Council chases its own law firm for negligence in botched wetland case

The Greater Wellington Council is now going after the law firm it hired for a botched wetland case, claiming negligence after a judge deemed the enforcement action "groundless." This means the council is seeking compensation for a multimillion-dollar settlement it had to pay out due to what it now sees as the law firm's oversights. This situation highlights the potential risks of legal malpractice and raises questions about accountability within public institutions and the legal sector. It's a stark reminder of how costly errors in judgment can be, especially when public funds are involved.