ArticleDisruption to work as a result of the 14 November earthquake and aftershocksWhere work has been disrupted, operators may need guidance on how to continue employing those who rely on them for work.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleEnforcement of employment standardsThe Labour Inspectorate is cracking down on NZ workplaces to ensure that minimum employment standards are being met.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleGreenwashing: a more common occurrence - what it is and how to avoid itGreenwashing is the use of misleading environmental claims that businesses make about themselves and/or their products.New ZealandEnvironmentWynn Williams
ArticleNatural and Built Environments Act: A closer look at environmental limitsThe purpose of environmental limits is to protect ecological integrity of the natural environment and/or human health.New ZealandEnvironmentWynn Williams
ArticlePCE calls for a legislated process to reduce greenhouse gas emissionsThese PCE report recommendations to reduce emissions are based on key features of the UK Climate Change Act 2008. New ZealandEnvironmentWynn Williams
ArticleEnduring Powers of Attorney - changes coming into forceFrom 16 March 2017, EPAs in the old forms that are not fully executed will need to be re-done on the new forms.New ZealandFamily and MatrimonialWynn Williams
ArticleValuations and COVID-19: The effect of a global pandemic on relationship property divisionsRecent settlement agreements could be reviewed if the value of the property has been significantly affected by COVID-19.New ZealandFamily and MatrimonialWynn Williams
ArticleEquity crowdfunding - what's it all really about?Equity crowdfunding It is about companies raising money in return for shares from the general New Zealand public.New ZealandFinance and BankingWynn Williams
ArticleCOVID-19: Safe harbour from insolvent trading – what does this mean for directors?The safe harbour from insolvent trading will provide welcome relief to directors who face significant liquidity issues.New ZealandInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringWynn Williams
ArticleAnother look at insurance policies relating to destruction, automatic reinstatement and deductiblesThe NZ High Court has had another post-quake opportunity to analyse a commercial material damage insurance policy.New ZealandInsuranceWynn Williams
ArticleRidgecrest appeals insurers liability for multiple eventsThe Court of Appeal has now addressed the interpretation of an insurance policy in response to multiple event claims.New ZealandInsuranceWynn Williams
ArticleMondelez v Aldi: What can New Zealand learn from this overseas lawsuit?What are the broader implications recent US case holds for branding, packaging & fair competition in NZ?New ZealandIntellectual PropertyWynn Williams
ArticleArbitration of trust disputes: a new frontierThe Arbitration Amendment Bill 2017 alleviates uncertainty and brings trust disputes clearly under the ambit of the Act.New ZealandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWynn Williams
ArticleDecision Emphasises Importance Of Defining Scope Of Arbitrator’s JurisdictionThe High Court's decision in Galbraith v Global Metal Solutions Limited examines whether an arbitrator retained jurisdiction to determine a new dispute that arose after issuing awards on the original matters.New ZealandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWynn Williams
ArticleCOVID-19: Working remotely and maintaining privacy obligationsCOVID-19 has created unprecedented working situations, with many employees required to work from home at short notice.New ZealandPrivacyWynn Williams
ArticlePrivacy Bill 2018 – new privacy requirements – is your company compliant?Article provides key questions for companies to address in their Privacy Policies in order to comply with new laws.New ZealandPrivacyWynn Williams
ArticleBuilding defects & limitation updateSome building defects may not be obvious for years after the completion of the building.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleGuidance for RMA decision makers on conflicting iwi interestsThe case provides guidance to decision makers presented with conflicting iwi claims on proposals for resource consent.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleNo longer sustainable? A new direction for New Zealand's resource management systemThe Resource Management Review Panel has recommended major changes to New Zealand's resource management systemNew ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleTenant liability for damage – High Court rulingTenants are not liable for insured damage unless the damage was intentional, rather than accidental, or even reckless.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams