ArticleProductivity Commission gets into its competition law workThe momentum for a review of section 36 of the Commerce Act is building, with a Productivity Commission recommendation.New ZealandAntitrust/Competition LawDuncan Cotterill
ArticleGuideline decision on approach to reparation awards in health and safety sentencingThe Court can order reparation for the deceased's loss of earnings to related persons who have suffered loss as a result.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleWhat are an insurers responsibilities when cancelling an insurance policy for fraud?Insurers advised to look to Contract & Commercial Law Act when addressing fraudulent claims.New ZealandInsuranceDuncan Cotterill
ArticlePrivacy Bill introducedA new Privacy Bill introduces some small but notable changes to the privacy regulatory framework in New Zealand.New ZealandPrivacyDuncan Cotterill
ArticleCentral Recovery Plan - Draft Residential Chapter ReleasedThe Recovery Plan recognises that the existing Living Zones result in an unnecessarily complex planning environment.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleCommerce Commission new focus on retail sector off the back of penalties triplingThis focus follows an increase in the maximum penalties for misleading and deceptive conduct and false representations.New ZealandConsumer ProtectionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleNew earthquake judgment: Brian Newbery v AA Insurance LtdThis judgment serves as a reminder to ensure that all valuable items are specifically noted on the insurance policies.New ZealandInsuranceDuncan Cotterill
ArticleGreater certainty for residential landlords and tenants: proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986The Bill gives the Tribunal full jurisdiction over premises occupied or intended to be occupied for residential purposes.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleConsumer law reform - key compliance tips for your businessCompanies that don't comply with the new consumer law reform changes risk increased fines and penalties for any breach.New ZealandConsumer ProtectionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleDebunking Five Employment Law MythsWith employment law often changing, it's no wonder that employers are often unsure about what they can and cannot do.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleEmployment Court decisions signal new path in restructuring and redundancyCompany decisions to restructure, with resulting redundancies, are coming under increased focus from the Employment Court.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleOverseas investment: New exemptions introduced by the Overseas Investment Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2016New class exemptions to the Overseas Investment Act 2005 have been introduced and came into force on 1 February 2017.New ZealandGovernment, Public SectorDuncan Cotterill
ArticleUpcoming amendments to the High Court and District Court RulesThe amendments will be of interest to all civil litigation lawyers and parties involved in disputes before these Courts.New ZealandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDuncan Cotterill
ArticleBig Brother on Facebook: employers and social mediaAs social media continues to increase in popularity, employers need to monitor employee use of workplace technology.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleDirectors and officers - What are your health and safety obligations under the HSW Act?An officer must personally exercise due diligence to ensure that the PCBU complies with its HSW duties and obligations.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleRecent data breaches highlight importance of new privacy legislationThe Government has introduced a new Privacy Bill to replace the existing act with one more suited to our digital world.New ZealandPrivacyDuncan Cotterill
ArticleWaimea Nurseries Limited v Director-General for Primary Industries [2018] NZHC 2183: Biosecurity regimeKey issues were whether the trees were "unauthorised goods" and if the seizure and containment orders were reasonable.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleThe Personal Property Securties Act 1999 (PPSA) and Intellectual PropertyThe impact of the law on personal property securities on IP assignments, licences and other transactions involving IP assets.New ZealandIntellectual PropertyDuncan Cotterill
ArticleAsk an expert: when an employee becomes the competitorDuring an employment relationship, the employee has duties of confidentiality, fidelity and good faith to the employer.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill
ArticleHigh Court decision on health and safety sentencing releasedThe High Court released its decision on sentencing appeals in the District Court for health and safety prosecutions.New ZealandEmployment and HRDuncan Cotterill