News & Articles

Newsletter – Issue 2 – May 2017

Brexit, Political Power and the Role of the Courts
Enduring Powers of Attorney – Recent Changes
The Harmful Digital Communications Act – Cyberbullies Beware
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 – Happy First Birthday
Snippets – Default Interest. Trusts – A Brief Summary.

Newsletter – Issue 1 – February 2017

The Bright-line Test
The Human Tissues Act
Reckless trading
Small passengers services review
I have been named an executor of a will,what do I do now?
Snippets – The Queen’s Chain. The Ombudsmen.

Newsletter – Issue 4 – November 2016

Intellectual property licensing
Plant variety rights
Best vs reasonable endeavours
Sharemilking agreements
Snippets – Building a boundary fence. Strange and wonderful land covenants

Newsletter – Issue 3 – August 2016

Eureka! Now What?
Secrecy Agreements
What goes on in a property transaction?
The legal results of a market decline
Snippets – Net Migration, “Click Agree” Agreements

Newsletter – Issue 2 – May 2016

Flat mate or de facto partner
Buildings and warrants of fitness
The ins and outs of a restraint of trade clause
Citizen’s arrest: An overview
Snippets – Property purchase – Meth testing. Reform – Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Newsletter – Issue 1 – February 2016

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill – A look at the changes for landlords and tenants
Gift Vouchers – What happens to your voucher if the company goes into receivership?
The Health and Safety at Work Act – In force from 4 April 2016
How well do you know your lease
Snippets – Updated agreement for sale and purchase of real estate, Buying a vehicle – is there money owing?

Article – December 2015

Costs – You are a plaintiff and you want to bring a claim but there is a cost for you to do so – will you get these costs back? You are a defendant served with a claim and it will cost you to defend it – if you successfully defend the claim will you get these…

Newsletter – Issue 4 – November 2015

Selling a business – things to consider
Trusts and relationships property – what does Clayton v Clayton mean for me?
Tax changes for settlements and the proposed “bright-line” test
Modernising Child, Youth and Family Services – Interim Report
Snippets – Alcohol control and Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement update

Newsletter – Issue 3 – August 2015

Changes to the Companies Act 1993 Cyber Bullying – on its way out?
Child support Passing away without a Will – what happens to your Estate?
Snippets – Building contracts & retention sums – Building your new home, why include a sunset clause?

Newsletter – Issue 2 -May 2015

For Traders – What are your obligations when selling goods online?
Property Sales – Disclosure.
The Family Court reforms – One year on.
Speak No Evil – Non-disparagement provisions in employment agreements.
Snippets  – Building Amendment Act 2013 update. – Should you pay a deposit?

Newsletter – Issue 1 – February 2015

Work life and private life – Implications of social media?
Trust Law – Trustees duties – are you at risk?
Becoming a permanent resident in New Zealand – The process to apply and become a permanent resident in New Zealand can be complex, difficult and expensive for some. Depending on your skill base and financial status this process can be fast-tracked if your skills and investment are sought after.
The Supreme Court – One year on.
Snippets  – New Zealand’s extradition laws – Law Commission review. Traffic law – can you bike home from the pub?