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Fire in premises. Landlord gave the wrong notice and was done for conversion of the tenant’s goods 19/09/2011
In the case of Birdwood Custodians v New Lynn Compliance Centre, a fire at the leased premises led to the landlord giving a notice... read more more
The Perils of Apparent Authority 16/08/2011
The recent appeal decision of the High Court in Christchurch in Levin Meats Ltd v Perfect Packaging Ltd sounds a timely... read more more
VENDOR BEWARE: BUILDING WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION PERIODS 22/03/2011
Gedye v South [2010] 3 NZLR 271(LA) and [2010] NZSC 97 In 1997 Mr Gedye arranged for work to be carried out on his house.  Six years later... read more more
BIG EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2011 22/03/2011
6 Key Changes The 90 day trial period will be extended to all businesses, not just those with fewer than 20 employees; Changes will be... read more more
WHEN IS A FIXED TERM RESIDENTIAL TENANCY NOT A FIXED TERM RESIDENTIAL TENANCY? 14/01/2011
On expiry of a fixed term residential tenancy it automatically continues as a periodic residential tenancy unless: the tenant has given the... read more more
Don’t go down with somebody else’s Sinking Ship!
Don't go down with somebody else's Sinking Ship! In an article published on 30 November 2011... read more more
Understanding the Value of Intellectual Property for Your Business
Intangible Assets, it is stated, now make up 80% of the value of a business and as such, it is important for any business to know what its... read more more
Tenant Not Paying
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Director's Duties
The recent jailing of directors of failed finance companies X, Y and Z shows there is an increasing focus on directors and their duties.... read more more
IRD Victory in Tax Avoidance Case
In its decision on 24 August 2011, the Supreme Court upheld the IRD’s allegation that two orthopaedic surgeons, Mr Penny and Mr Hooper, each... read more more