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Triangular employment bill passes first reading – submissions open
Bill aims to extend protection for employees in triangular employment relationships, for example secondment arrangement.
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‘Harlem Shake’: harmless horseplay or serious health and safety concern?
A recent case raises several interesting questions about health and safety attitudes in New Zealand.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Update on earthquake-prone building legislation – further chance for submissions
The Government Select Committee has taken the step of releasing an interim report and asking for further submissions.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Incompatibility – not a sacking offence, usually
One of the most bitter, expensive and protracted employment cases highlights how initially minor tensions can snowball.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Select Committee gives green light to Employment Relations Amendment Bill
Article discusses amendments to ERA and comments that the balance will shift towards greater employee and union rights.Duncan Cotterill - Article
The Health and Safety at Work Act - Prosecution of directors and officers
A director, partner or officer can be charged independently of the person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU).Duncan Cotterill - Article
Impending tighter controls on health and safety in the mining sector could extend to quarries
Quarry operators may be surprised when tougher health and safety regulations for the mining industry are introduced.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Executors duty to advise family members of a persons death
Executors are generally not obliged to notify family members of the death of the deceased but ought to seek legal advice.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Getting Married? You need to read this
Couples often overlook important legal 'housekeeping' matters that should be attended to prior to the big wedding day.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Anti-money laundering overview
Recent amendments aim to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing within various businesses and professions.Duncan Cotterill - Article
New legislation and discussion papers before the New Zealand Parliament
A list of bills currently before the Parliament.Duncan Cotterill - Article
What you need to know about employer-assisted work visas
2019 is seeing major changes proposed by the Government to affect the six most commonly utilised work visa categories.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Judgment summary - Helen Kraal and Bruce Robertson Irvine v the Earthquake Commission and Allianz New Zealand Ltd
Discussion of a recent case considering insurance issues following the Christchurch earthquake.Duncan Cotterill - Article
New earthquake judgment - Vero Insurance New Zealand Ltd v Anthony Brendon Morrison and Gail Cross
The case considered computer modelling of the Canterbury earthquakes, and the extent to which that modelling was helpful.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Australasian copyright? - still some differences to keep in mind
The recent G-Star decision is a reminder that copyright laws in Australia and New Zealand still differ on some points.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Social media use - trade mark ownership in New Zealand
NZ trade mark ownership really hinges on whether you directed your use of the trade mark to the New Zealand public.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Legislation to modernise New Zealand court system passed by parliament
The NZ Parliament has passed a package of new legislation to modernise the New Zealand court system from 1 March 2017.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Telecom cleared by Commerce Commission to acquire final 4G spectrum
The Commerce Commission may also have been concerned that Telecom's acquisition breached the Commerce Act.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Recent construction company collapses highlight ongoing problems with retentions
A retention funds shortfall has been reported in a number of construction companies in liquidation or receivership.Duncan Cotterill - Article
The Land Use Recovery Plan (LURP) at Christchurch
The LURP emerged from the need to open up more opportunities for housing and business after the Canterbury earthquakes.Duncan Cotterill
