ArticleUnpaid internships: exploitation or opportunity?While internships can open doors and can be an important pathway to success, interns must pay for rent and food as well.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleVerbal warnings: valid or void?Employers should be cautious when seeking to rely on them to justify formal employment outcomes.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleWhat does the Vaccination Order actually mean for employers?Employers should contact all workers in their organisation who perform work within the scope of the Vaccination Order.New ZealandEmployment and HRWynn Williams
ArticleWater Cooler Chat: What You Need To Know About Proposed RMA ReformNew Zealand will benefit most if the new system is both workable and enduring.New ZealandEnergy and Natural ResourcesWynn Williams
ArticleExtended Time To Implement Resource ConsentsIn this article, Amanda Douglas, a partner of the Christchurch Lawlink firm of Wynn Williams & Co, considers a recent High Court decision which clarifies how long you have to implement your resource consent.New ZealandEnvironmentWynn Williams
ArticleGovernment proposes national environmental standard for outdoor tyre storageWhen tyres are stored outdoors, they pose a fire risk and can leach toxic substances into the soil and harbour pests.New ZealandEnvironmentWynn Williams
ArticleThe Severe Weather Emergency Act – amendments with unexpected consequencesSevere Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023 (the Act) was passed into law on 20 March 2023,New ZealandEnvironmentWynn Williams
ArticleTo approve or not to approve (resource activity); that is the questionIf you require resource consent, it is generally considered beneficial to try to obtain written approvals under the RMA.New ZealandEnvironmentWynn Williams
ArticleCan a settlement agreement ever be set aside?This UK decision is significant, as an insurer may seek to reopen a settlement agreement if fraud can later be proven.New ZealandInsuranceWynn Williams
ArticleReview of insurance contract law – calling for submissionsThere is still time to have your say in the review of insurance contract law… until 13 July 2018. .New ZealandInsuranceWynn Williams
ArticleDebtor delays – strategic considerations on debtor appealIf the debtor decides to appeal your money judgment, in most cases you should continue to take enforcement steps.New ZealandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWynn Williams
ArticleSubmissions open for innovative proposed adjudication frameworkThe MoJ is consulting on a new statutory adjudication framework to give businesses a faster, cheaper alternative to court for disputes.New ZealandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWynn Williams
ArticleProperty ownership – joint tenants or tenants in common?Type of ownership is an important decision to be made before signing any documentation to purchase and transfer property.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleReview with caution: trade competitors and judicial review under the Resource Management Act 1991Trade competitors should tread carefully when considering judicial review of resource management decisions.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleThe future of the Resource Management Act – is the current Resource Legislation Amendment Bill the final amendment?This article is an update in relation to urban planning & development and what it might mean for the future of the RMA.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleThe beginning of a new era for Christchurch? Amendments to the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016Article outlines changes proposed by the Bill & considers what this means for local decision making in greater Christchurch.New ZealandStrategyWynn Williams
ArticleProtecting your business from cyber risks during COVID-19Common risks arising from a remote workforce, how to minimise the risk of a cyberattack and how to respond if attacked.New ZealandTechnologyWynn Williams
ArticleRe-registering under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022: what you need to knowWith the deadline approaching fast, societies that have not yet re-registered (or elected to wind-up) should take urgent steps to begin the process. New ZealandCorporate/Commercial LawWynn Williams
ArticleHave your say on the Draft New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation StrategyWith a growing focus on energy and competitiveness, the Strategy identifies a need to improve NZ's energy productivity.New ZealandEnergy and Natural ResourcesWynn Williams
ArticleThe What, Why And How Of Legal Professional Privilege In New ZealandPrivilege also ensures that documents and communications made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice, dealing with litigation, and the negotiation of settlement.New ZealandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWynn Williams