if you make someone redundant, you will need to demonstrate that the redundancy was justifiable and reasonable.

The review seeks to apply a more consistent and transparent royalty regime to maintain international competitiveness.

Hotchin litigation has shown that the trust is an effective asset protection tool, but that good design is essential.

The vast majority of AFAs are taking their obligations seriously and the FMA has identified four themes for attention.

The scenario: a company has bank funding under a GSA (General Security Agreement) but is strapped for cash.

The issue is significant because it determines assets available to pay preferential claims by receivers or liquidators.

Although receivers are allowed discretion in the exercise of their duties, they are subject to oversight by the courts.

The finding that a liquidator fabricated a key document, highlights the need for regulation of the insolvency profession.

Objective of review announced last week is to modernise NZ insurance contract law and consolidate it into one statute. .

NZ exporters should plan for the new CPTPP and make the most of the opportunities afforded by preferential market access.

Analysis of a recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada on a confidentiality clause in a mediation agreement.

The KiwiSaver changes in the Budget will make the scheme more sustainable and – from 1 April 2013 – will leave employed KiwiSavers only modestly worse off in terms of their overall savings incentives. KiwiSaver will also have a stronger workplace focus.

The IRD issued a statement proposing to tax lease inducement payments and other payments relating to interests in land.

No moratorium but greater strategic oversight of the regulatory regime is recommended.

The long-awaited National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management (NPS) will be gazetted today, Thursday (12 May 2011), and will take effect on 1 July 2011.

Once signed off by directors, minutes are treated as an accurate record unless there is persuasive evidence otherwise.

Companies with, and thinking of adopting, an ESS as part of their remuneration package should review their arrangements.

Article focuses on the implications of the Australian Royal Commission for small and medium sized enterprises.

Foreign investors in a NZ managed fund with only foreign investments, will now bear no New Zealand tax on their income.

Hyperlinking to a website containing copyrighted material is not an infringement of copyright, according to an ECJ case.