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ACCC battles the wave against false ocean plastics claims
Businesses seeking to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers must ensure their claims can be substantiated.
Wynn Williams
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Is your business at risk from a competitor's "dupe" products?
Dupes, as they are colloquially known, are goods designed to replicate the appearance and quality of high-end products.Wynn Williams - Article
Stay on the Right Track with Olympics-Themed Marketing
Olympic words and imagery are strongly protected.Wynn Williams - Article
COVID-19: Urgent measures taken to avoid or delay insolvencies - Important changes to the Companies Act 1993
These measures should support Government efforts to cushion the economic impact and support businesses, jobs and income.Wynn Williams - Article
Questions Directors cannot afford to ignore in 2024
Key questions that directors should be asking themselves to ensure they achieve this.Wynn Williams - Article
Act amendment a game changer for victims of revenge pornography
Under the new law, the burden has shifted from the victim to the offender to prove that consent was given.Wynn Williams - Article
A call to action: a renewed case for regulation of employment advocates
Employment advocates are not answerable to any professional body.Wynn Williams - Article
COVID-19 wage subsidies and obligations
If an eligible employer fails to apply for the wage subsidy, then the genuineness of the redundancy may be questionable.Wynn Williams - Article
Trial period pitfalls
Employers' ability to use trial periods is another timely reminder that the rules regarding trial periods.Wynn Williams - Article
Walking the talk on disability-based discrimination in employment
Employers must be aware of an obligation not to engage in conduct which discriminates against workers with disabilities.Wynn Williams - Article
First Look At The Proposed Replacement For The Resource Management Act
RMA to be replaced with the Natural & Built Environments Act, the Strategic Planning Act & the Climate Adaptation Act.Wynn Williams - Article
Important changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003
5 key changes that aim raise the standard of lenders & to better protect consumers from harmful lending practices.Wynn Williams - Article
Therapeutics Act is no more, but retailers must stay alert to regulatory landscape
Although reform looks to be off the table, you should still stay alert & take care when advertising therapeutic products.Wynn Williams - Article
New Ministerial Direction under the Overseas Investment Act — Key Changes from 6 March
The new regime is more facilitative for straightforward, low-risk investments, with much faster processing times and reduced compliance for well-known investors.Wynn Williams - 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
Build to Rent: Good for Tenants and Landlords
Legislative changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) and interest limitation rules in New Zealand.Wynn Williams - Article
EQC confirm stance on assigned claims.
When an EQC claim is assigned, the new homeowner may have the same entitlements under the EQC Act as the previous owner.Wynn Williams - Article
Legislative changes to support NZ's build-to-rent housing sector
Legislation aims to increase housing supply and provide more affordable and quality rental options for New Zealanders.Wynn Williams - Article
Real Estate Agent complaint numbers fall again - Statistics for 2022-23
Real estate industry is doing well to reduce formal complaints.Wynn Williams - Article
Time limits for building claims: 10 years or 10 + 2 years?
Building owner has 10 yrs to submit claim. Defendant builder has a further 2 yrs to bring a contribution claim.Wynn Williams