Can cause difficult legal issues Guarantees entered into by a person during their lifetime can create some difficult legal issues...
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Making a bequest to a charity
Amanda Leahy
March 5, 2024
Careful will drafting is essential For many charities, gifts in wills (bequests) are a significant source of funding. Sometimes, however,...
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Business briefs
Amanda Leahy
February 9, 2024
Cartel conduct: New Zealand’s first ever criminal cartel prosecution The Commerce Commission recently filed criminal charges against two construction companies...
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Whakaari/White Island eruption
Amanda Leahy
February 9, 2024
Health and safety lessons The eruption of Whakaari/White Island on 9 December 2019 was a tragedy. Of the 47 people...
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Trial periods vs probation periods
Amanda Leahy
February 8, 2024
Both are useful for employers Many New Zealand business owners know they can offer a trial period (usually 90 days)...
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Over the fence
Amanda Leahy
December 13, 2023
Family home v homestead: implications for relationship property When a relationship breaks down, it is always difficult dividing up your...
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Three Waters and Resource Management Act 1991 replacement legislation
Amanda Leahy
December 13, 2023
To be repealed by new government The 2023 election has resulted in a National Party-led coalition, that campaigned on a...
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National, ACT and New Zealand First coalition
Amanda Leahy
December 13, 2023
What can agriculture expect? All three political parties that make up the governing coalition campaigned on the premise that agriculture...
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Postscript
Amanda Leahy
December 11, 2023
Mainzeal case The implications of the Mainzeal case[1] are being felt far and wide amongst the directorship community. We summarise...
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Receivership, voluntary administration and liquidation
Amanda Leahy
December 11, 2023
What are the differences? It’s been a challenging time for many businesses since the pandemic hit our shores. If you...
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Generative AI and copyright
Amanda Leahy
December 11, 2023
Are you taking the right precautions? Many businesses have been using artificial intelligence (AI) for a long time to gather...
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What happens to your children when you separate?
Amanda Leahy
December 11, 2023
Goodwill and good process will help prevent turmoil The time following a separation can be highly emotional – for you...
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Two decades on: Proposed changes to the Retirement Villages Act 2003
Amanda Leahy
December 11, 2023
You, or someone you know, may be considering a move into a retirement village. It is a big decision, involving...
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Property briefs
Amanda Leahy
November 7, 2023
First Home Partner scheme: on pause The coverage of the First Home Partner scheme has been extended, but its availability...
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Alternative methods to sell your property
Amanda Leahy
November 7, 2023
Auction and tender guide for sellers We are starting to see more upward movement in the property market which is...
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