Sasha Borissenko

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sasha Borissenko

We’re miles behind international best practice against bank scams. Photo / 123RFOpinion by Sasha BorissenkoFreelance journalist who has reported extensively on the law industryLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTS:The Banking Association plans to strengthen the Code of Banking Practice with tougher scam-prevention measures. Banks could be required to compensate victims up to $500,000, but the code is voluntary. Scams are rising, with 11% of adults experiencing fraud, yet only 10% reported to the police.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sasha Borissenko

AI tools can fabricate facts, leading to false case citations in court. Photo / 123rfOpinion by Sasha BorissenkoFreelance journalist who has reported extensively on the law industryLearn more There’s a curious irony in depending on artificial intelligence to deliver justice. The law is a slow-moving, deliberative beast, with centuries of precedent, careful interpretation and human judgment.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sasha Borissenko

New Zealand intergenerational wealth gap keeps on growing. Photo / 123rfOpinion by Sasha BorissenkoFreelance journalist who has reported extensively on the law industryLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSThe wealthiest 20% of households hold 69% of total household net worth, highlighting a growing inter-generational wealth gap. The trustee tax rate increased from 33% to 39% on income retained within most trusts.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sasha Borissenko

Women make up 56% of lawyers but hold only 34% of equity partner positions. Opinion by Sasha BorissenkoFreelance journalist who has reported extensively on the law industryLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSInternational Women’s Day was on March 8. Women make up 56% of lawyers but hold only 34% of equity partner positions. Initiatives like the Gender Equality Charter face criticism for lacking impact and meaningful change. I’ve come to look at International Women’s Day in two ways.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sasha Borissenko

Opinion by Sasha BorissenkoFreelance journalist who has reported extensively on the law industryLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSThe photo of Golriz Ghahraman being questioned in a supermarket was leaked by a Pak’nSave security guard. Samoa’s minister of police says he was the victim of a similar leak from Pak’nSave to undermine his political position. Security guards at Pak’nSave Manukau have been accused of trying to extort money out of shoppers, including taking their photographs.