What the Whittaker's SANTE bar case confirms again is that it is possible to register distinctive shapes as trade marks.

While these features are not yet available in New Zealand, it is expected to only be a matter of time before they arrive.

A licensee does not need to prove that the proposed licensed premises will not materially reduce good order and amenity.

The High Court issued the Intercity-NakedBus judgment, which may influence how you use Google Adwords in New Zealand.

Telecom's bid for the largest share of the radiospectrum is optional on obtaining clearance from the Commerce Commission.

This Act applies to all contracts relating to either commercial or residential construction work in New Zealand.

There could be some confusion between the signalled government policy, the applicable standards, and industry practice.

The second phase of the Christchurch District Plan Review has been notified – so have your say on these new proposals.

Home owners required to get a resource consent to rebuild may avoid doing so if they comply with some key requirements.

Anyone with a consent to take water at a rate greater than 5 litres per second must install a water measuring device.

How the new OIO laws will impact the forestry sector.

Precise criteria made for deciding if a costs order should be made against a liability insurer who has defended the assured.

The Union successfully argued that the wording of the collective agreement included an unlawful 'availability provision'.

These points examine the Israel Folau case from a NZ perspective- was the behaviour unacceptable if it was outside work?

The aim of the AEJ approach is to get the offender and those concerned by the environmental harm involved in the process.

This Act aims to help Cantabrians resolve outstanding residential insurance claims from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.

Vendors and agents should note the current REA guidance and take care when commenting on methamphetamine test results.

EQC will make an ex gratia payment to cover the cost of repair for purchasers of these earthquake-damaged properties.

These cases send a message to councils that they must ensure that building processes comply with current requirements.

A building contract can vary depending on the builder, so it is important for it to be reviewed on a case by case basis.