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Wait! Before you sign that pre-nup! Step 2 – Disclosure
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October 23, 2024
In the first article of this series, we introduced the 3 key steps you must take before signing the contracting...
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Wait! Before you sign that pre-nup! Step 1 – Independent Lawyers
Kerry Bowler
October 22, 2024
In the first article of this series, we introduced the 3 key steps you must take before signing the contracting...
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Wait! Before you sign that pre-nup!
Kerry Bowler
October 17, 2024
Three key steps before signing There are many reasons for couples to contract out of the equal sharing provisions of...
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Resting in peace? Where your Will might fall short
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September 30, 2024
No one likes to contemplate their death. If we do think about the unthinkable, we like to hope that we...
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Business briefs
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September 25, 2024
Companies Act reforms announced The government has announced a suite of changes to the Companies Act 1993 aiming to improve...
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Embracing Tikanga Māori in your commercial contracts
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September 25, 2024
Seeking ways to respect and incorporate differences into business practices In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of...
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Voidable transactions
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September 25, 2024
Liquidator can claw back payments The number of companies going into liquidation in New Zealand is on the rise after...
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Calf Grazing: ensuring welfare and legal compliance beyond the farm
Fiona Jack
September 17, 2024
With calving season coming to an end, many farmers will soon be sending their calves off to grazing. However, this...
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Are Uber drivers employees and why does that matter for you?
Edmonds Judd
August 29, 2024
A case from the Court of Appeal on Monday acts as an urgent reminder that you can’t contract out of...
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Will-making when you have overseas assets
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August 22, 2024
Some key considerations For New Zealanders with overseas assets, ensuring your estate planning arrangements are in order requires careful thought...
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The plight of stepchildren
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August 22, 2024
Non-traditional family structures can result in unfair estate outcomes When a parent dies and leaves their child or children out...
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Contracting out agreements for relationships late in life
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August 22, 2024
A wise move as financial affairs are more complex You may think that a ‘pre nup’ is most commonly used...
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Over the fence
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July 30, 2024
Service tenancies on the farm Arrangements where an employer provides housing accommodation to their employees, such as where a farm...
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The future of indoor pig farming
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July 30, 2024
Concerns that policy is threatening indoor pig farming Concern has been expressed by industry body, New Zealand Pork (NZP), that...
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