The plaintiff, Crystal Imports Ltd, was the owner of five commercial properties in Christchurch.

This judgment considered the regime for the compulsory purchase and vacant possession of land in the Christchurch CBD.

The recent decision in Clayton v Clayton involved a number of relationship property issues in the Claytons' separation.

Buying or selling a home can be a confusing process at the best of times but doing so in Canterbury brings more issues.

Issues for earthquake-affected businesses include insurance, physical damage to properties and employment issues.

Employers should beware of and address the issues that may be brought about by the Coronavirus & be ready to respond.

We all know someone whose home can't be lived in following the Christchurch earthquakes.

The High Court has confirmed that local authorities do have the legal power to add fluoride to drinking water.

The overall goal of this project is to implement a consistent contracting framework for government agencies and NGOs.

Although it is nearly through the insurance process, the settlement agreement is important and has far reaching effects.

The DFSNZ decisions are a reminder for people involved in sports, of dangers associated with buying supplements online.

The Act aims to curb cyberbullying, damaging electronic communications spread by emails, texts or social media posts.

Submissions are currently open for the first stage of the proposed changes to the Christchurch District Plan.

An organisation's biggest asset (its key employees) can also be its biggest liability, should they decide to move on.

Council monitoring officer visits have become a normal part of farm life.

Discussion of recent litigation arising out of the Christchurch earthquake.

This case discusses the question of exactly when cover is triggered under a "claims made and notified" liability policy.

The UK Supreme Court has reconsidered the law relating to passing off in light of the emergence of a global marketplace.

The Act establishes a complete process for the adjudication of a dispute between the parties to a construction contract.

The case discusses the requisite degree of skill, care and diligence reasonably expected of a competent professional.