The High Court decision in Rutherford v BNZ serves as a warning for lenders offering mortgages over jointly owned property.

The Capital Market Development Taskforce has released its final report outlining its ‘blueprint’ for developing New Zealand’s capital markets.

This edition of the NZ Funds Management Update includes articles on the capital market development taskforce proposals, prosectus extensions and new proposed licensing schemes for corporate trustees.

Legislation introduced in SA could have a significant impact on how franchisors conduct business.

The Coalition Government has announced that this year it will review and amend the Franchising Code of Conduct.

Global Insight is a digital publication bringing you news, views and analysis from our Global Restructuring Group.

Provision of accommodation did not constitute a 'payment... in relation to the total duration of the industrial action'.

A discussion on the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management which takes effect from 1 July this year.

This resurgence of activity in capital markets is seen as a strong indication of growing confidence in the markets.

The alert is a summary of critical judgments, legislation, press releases and news items relevant to the health industry.

The High Court has rejected the constitutional challenge mounted by several key players in the tobacco industry.

A discussion of the New Zealand case of Steigrad & Ors v BFSL2007 Ltd & Ors HC.

Law à la Mode is an e-magazine which brings together the latest fashion industry news, commentary and legal updates.

Insurers may pay out multiple settlements if the first settlement does not extinguish the right to seek further damages.

Gambling advertising has been the subject of much attention and debate in Australia recently.

An Italian court held that Google is not obliged to monitor the AdWords keywords selected by its users.

Social media is now an integral part of life and work, but its rise is not matched by a understanding of the law online.

A German court held that words added to a search by Google's autocomplete function can invade a person's personality rights.

After one of the longest gestation periods for any proposed law reform, Australia is now substantially down the track towards having a completely new system of creation, documentation, registration and enforcement of securities over assets.

The changes will increase obligations when dealing with personal information in Australia or from Australian residents.