Broad overview of the receivership process and the implications of a company being placed into receivership.

The clear words, and the purpose of the ACA, precluded the plaintiffs from bringing their claim for compensatory damage.

The decision confirmed the inadequacy of the retention regime for subcontractors in the Construction Contracts Act 2002.

The Privacy Act allows disclosure of personal information to prevent or reduce a threat to public health and safety.

Steps to prepare for the significant changes that the new Trust Act will apply to all trusts.

Article discusses key changes being considered after MBIE review of insurance contract law.

Parents or family members often assist prospective buyers just under a 10% or 20% deposit by lending them the money.

This article considers what is required of landlords under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

The cases provide some clarity on when a tiny house is considered a vehicle and when it would be considered a structure.

The act has special provisions for earthquake-prone buildings and replaces individual earthquake-prone building policies.

The vaccination status of employees is a subject that raises many questions and privacy & legal issues.

KiwiSaver may help you with buying your first home or with the overall deposit when buying land to build your house on.

The article discusses both the impact of Reserve Bank LVR rules and new rateable values for properties in Christchurch.

Those drafting arbitration clauses should discuss with parties upfront whether or not they want to have summary judgment.

Purchasers may be reluctant to commit to an acquisition given the uncertainty of performance as a result of COVID-19.

Spending too much time together in this pandemic? Questions & answers for those seeking separation.

The GDPR imposes new obligations on any companies, big or small, which could handle personal data of EU citizens.

Defamation protects a person’s reputation against unjustifiable attack. Defamation generally involves one party making a false allegation or statement to another party which will harm someone else’s reputation.

To ensure you are up-to-date with recent employment law changes, the details are set out in an Employment Law Calendar.

Amanda Douglas looks at the changes to both company and personal insolvency law expected to come into force before the end of the year.