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Covert recordings by employees as evidence
This article in Law Talk looks at the admissibility of covert audio recordings as evidence in an employment dispute.
Wynn Williams
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Changes to the Sentencing Act – restorative justice
The court must adjourn proceedings for enquiries to be made as to whether a restorative justice process is appropriate.Duncan Cotterill - Article
COVID-19 - The courts in New Zealand
Courts are an essential service, which will continue in a limited capacity to ensure priority proceedings are dealt with.Cavell Leitch - Article
Statutory demand set aside on appeal
A High Court judgment and a statutory demand for outstanding claims for landscaping work on a development were set aside.Wynn Williams - Video
Dispute resolution in New Zealand – trends and insights in 2017
NZ businesses should be able to anticipate and have plans ready to resolve potential disputes, whatever the cause.Chapman Tripp - Article
The operation of courts in New Zealand under COVID-19 restrictions - Alert Level 4
Courts are an essential service, so continue in a limited capacity to ensure that priority proceedings are dealt with.Cavell Leitch - Article
EQC Action Group Settlement - landslide victory or confirming the status quo?
The joint statement sets out principles that EQC is obliged to follow in dealing with over claims for earthquake damage.Cavell Leitch - Article
Changes in the Courts in New Zealand
The NZ District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court are all governed by new Acts from 1 March 2017.Cavell Leitch - Article
Choice of Law Bill passes third reading
NZ courts must now apply the law of the jurisdiction in which the events constituting the tort occurred (with some exceptions).Chapman Tripp - Article
Affidavits of documents in multi-party litigation: Court of Appeal provides welcome guidance
Recent case clarifies when it is appropriate for one party to swear an affidavit of documents on behalf of other parties.Wynn Williams - Article
Cairns delivers a blinder - but at what cost?
The costs award the cricketer receives could be many times the amount of the damages he has won for defamation.Chapman Tripp - Article
COVID-19 update from the Courts of New Zealand
The message was clear: the courts will continue to operate, though practices may need to change to limit social contact.Wynn Williams - Article
New public interest defence to defamation claims
The decision to introduce a public interest defence to defamation claims has significant implications for NZ journalism.Chapman Tripp - Article
Whakaari Island Eruption: Lessons From The WHS Prosecution
Recent case sends a strong message to landowners who licence access to tour operators regarding their duty of care under safety laws.Holding Redlich - Article
Anti-competitive land covenants back before the High Court
Commerce Commission filed a proceeding in the High Court against Foodstuffs North Island.Wynn Williams - Article
Changes to entry requirements to the Criminal, Civil, Family, and Youth Courts.
New COVID protocols are in effect and apply to everyone who attends court.Cavell Leitch - Article
Law to give NZ court procedures a modern make-over
Court processes will be streamlined and modernised, including the use of electronic technology, through new legislation.Chapman Tripp - Article
NZ Law Commission Recommends Class Action Act
New Zealand is one step closer to a legislated class action procedure after the recent publication of the New Zealand Law Commission's (NZLC) final report on Class Actions and Litigation Funding.Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP - Article
Trans-Tasman disputes – out of which court do I sue?
The Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010 is meant to simplify the process and reduce costs for resolving these disputes.Cavell Leitch - Article
Devices in the courtroom
Insight into device use in the modern Courtroom.Cavell Leitch
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