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Commission probes Air New Zealand sales of insurance on an "opt-out" basis
The Commerce Commission has confirmed that Air New Zealand is being investigated.
Chapman Tripp
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Federal Court of Australia orders record penalty against payday lender
The Federal Court has awarded record penalties totalling $19 million against a payday lender.Chapman Tripp - Article
Origin Companies fined for false and misleading representations
The Federal Court has made orders by consent against Origin Energy Ltd and two of its subsidiaries.Chapman Tripp - Article
Priorities for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
ACCC Chairman Rod Sims has outlined the Commission's compliance and enforcement priorities for 2015.Chapman Tripp - Article
Welcome to Chapman Tripp’s consumer law update for March
Our monthly review helps you to keep tabs on consumer law developments in New Zealand and overseas.Chapman Tripp - Article
Residential building contractors – are you compliant with consumer protection laws?
Many building contractors are unaware of the changes relating to the new residential building consumer protection laws.Cavell Leitch - Article
Advertising Standards Authority (<I>ASA</I>)
The ASA has partially upheld a complaint against an advertisement by the Greater Wellington Regional Council.Chapman Tripp - Article
New unfair contract terms regime
The new unfair contract terms (UCT) provisions of the Fair Trading Act will come into force on Tuesday, 17 March 2015.Chapman Tripp - Article
Responsible Lending Code overview
The Minister hopes that the Code will achieve the right balance between consumer protection and industry flexibility.Cavell Leitch - Article
Submissions called on Consumer Law Reform Bill
The Consumer Law Reform Bill has finally had its first reading and has been referred to the Commerce Select Committee.Chapman Tripp - Article
The amenability of private school decisions to judicial review
The question of whether private school decisions are amenable to judicial review has yet to be answered in New Zealand.
Wynn Williams - Article
The gift (card) that keeps on giving: what will proposed legislation mean for retailers?
Government is actively considering the Fair Trading (Gift Card Expiry) Amendment Bill.Wynn Williams - Article
Extended Warranties update: fact sheet to help with consumer agreements
The fact sheet contains examples to reduce the risk of non-compliance with the new extended warranty requirements.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Fisher & Paykel to pay $200,000 for false or misleading extended warranty representations
Fisher & Paykel has been penalised by the Federal Court of Australia.Chapman Tripp - Article
Australia defers PPSA introduction
Australia has deferred the introduction of the Personal Property Securities Act and associated register from May until OctoberChapman Tripp - Article
Franchisor in New Zealand recently fined for misleading conduct – ice cream or frozen yoghurt?
Retailers must be wary of representations made in New Zealand about products, and must meet all standards required.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Strike action by the Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) draws attention to partial strikes and recently changed pay deduction laws
Employers should become aware of their changed obligations since recent amendments to the Employment Relations Act.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Tertiary Education For Dependents Of Eligible Residence Visa Applicants
The government of New Zealand will allow dependent children of eligible Residence Visa applicants to access tertiary education as domestic students while a dependent 2021 Resident Visa...Envoy Global, Inc. - Article
Comparative advertising - clear rules apply
Market participants have been warned that comparative advertising must meet certain standards - regulators are watching.Chapman Tripp - Article
Following up on the Building Amendment Act 2013: A reminder to builders about consumer protection
Since these consumer protection measures, builders must review residential build contracts and Building Act compliance.Wynn Williams
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