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Court of Appeal: A voluntary administrator may only use a casting vote in a deadlock situation.

It remains uncertain whether trade marks over floor plans and store layouts would benefit businesses or consumers.

Apples have been a source of friction in the trans-Tasman relationship for almost 90 years, but the dispute may be about to enter a new, more dangerous and more decisive phase.

Details of litigation funding agreements may have to be released to the other party or parties as well as to the court.

If 2009 was the year of the conduit financing case, 2010 will be remembered as the year closely held entities took centre stage in the eternal struggle between taxpayers and tax authorities.

The Government’s employment law changes came into effect on 1 April 2011. This Brief Counsel focuses on the key practical issues that flow from the new amendments. This advice is necessarily generic and is not a substitute for specific advice in relation to your particular circumstances.

This article summarises the proposed changes and comments briefly on the possibility of similar reform in New Zealand.

Commercial solutions to state immunity difficulties can be found if they are identified and addressed at an early stage.

The Auckland Council has signed off on most of the recommendations from the Panel and has adopted the Unitary Plan.

The Commerce Commission released draft guidelines of its proposed approach to new provisions on unfair contract terms.

The finer detail of the Personal Property Securities Act 1999 (PPSA) continues to be sculpted by the Courts through a series of decisions, at what seems to be an increasing rate.

The Productivity Commission in NZ plans to explore potential industries to boost productivity in the services sector.

Both the RBNZ and APRA propose to implement core Basel III measures regarding a replacement capital adequacy regime.

The easier public access to court documents given under High Court Rules has been reinforced by recent court decisions.

With some improvements and associated guidance material, the NPS on Urban Development Capacity could be a useful tool.

The Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 (Cth) ("the Act") and accompanying Regulations commenced on 1 July 2010. The Act prescribes new disclosure requirements which commenced 1 November 2010.

This Brief Counsel highlights some of the key changes to the Bill, particularly in relation to the liability settings.