ArticleIP update - New .nz domain addresses availableAs of 30 September 2014, the New Zealand Domain Name Commission will be offering .nz domains for registration. New ZealandIntellectual PropertyDuncan Cotterill
ArticleRecent judgment is a reminder that spam doesnt always have malicious intentionsAnybody sending emails to large mailing lists should carefully analyse whether their distribution will breach the Spam Act.New ZealandConsumer ProtectionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleAnother step towards new legislation for trustsThe new Trusts legislation merely aims to restate the existing law, while providing clarity and updating the language.New ZealandCorporate/Commercial LawDuncan Cotterill
ArticleTo govern or not to govern – why is it important? - the role of corporate governanceMany directors and business owners see corporate governance as secondary to the day to day operations of the company.New ZealandCorporate/Commercial LawDuncan Cotterill
ArticleEmployment Court examines employee commissions and holiday payCourt considered how the definition of ordinary weekly pay requires an employer to treat commissions when calculating holiday pay.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleEnforceable undertakings as an alternative to prosecutionAn enforceable undertaking is a legally binding agreement between WorkSafe and the duty holder to remedy a breach.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleHigher compensatory awards for personal grievancesEmployers need to be aware of the increase in compensatory awards for hurt and humiliation. .New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleHoliday pay – are you paying your employees correctly?The amounts in each case are likely to be small but over a long period of time, they can add up to thousands of dollars.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleLatest health and safety sentencing emphasises the importance of trainingRecent health and safety sentencing decision highlights how critical the proper training of workers can be in a workplace. New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticlePay equity legislation moves through ParliamentAs this legislation moves through Parliament, employers should consider if pay equity may be an issue in their industry.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleTips for navigating the Christmas work partyThere are many holiday work party considerations that both employers and employees should be aware of to avoid liability.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleDust monitoring results released from Environment CanterburyResults from the monitoring show no serious public health risk from airborne dust, but nuisance dust levels may exist.New ZealandEnvironmentDuncan Cotterill
ArticleMackenzie Basin: with new plan change 18 - indigenous biodiversity - goal posts are on the move againNew provisions of plan change 18 which deal with indigenous biodiversity impact most land uses in the Mackenzie District.New ZealandEnvironmentDuncan Cotterill
ArticleA new Relationship Property Act - what should you expect?Relationship property law could be replaced, now that the Law Commission report has recommended significant changes.New ZealandFamily and MatrimonialDuncan Cotterill
ArticleParent Resident Visa category – reopening in 2020The two tier visa system is changing to a single system and there are new increased financial requirements to meet.New ZealandImmigrationDuncan Cotterill
ArticleReview of insurance contract law is underwayArticle discusses review of insurance contract law including key matters and the more technical matters being considered.New ZealandInsuranceDuncan Cotterill
ArticleSANTE® bar shape - trademark registration accepted in New ZealandWhat the Whittaker's SANTE bar case confirms again is that it is possible to register distinctive shapes as trade marks.New ZealandIntellectual PropertyDuncan Cotterill
ArticleFacebook to provide platform for you to order food, buy tickets, book appointments and obtain quotesWhile these features are not yet available in New Zealand, it is expected to only be a matter of time before they arrive.New ZealandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDuncan Cotterill
ArticleA summary of the Construction Contracts Act 2002This Act applies to all contracts relating to either commercial or residential construction work in New Zealand.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleMethamphetamine decontamination of properties: a new era?There could be some confusion between the signalled government policy, the applicable standards, and industry practice.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionDuncan Cotterill