Choose carefully Building a new home is an exciting process. It can, however, be quite daunting with risks of unexpected...
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New retention monies legislation gives better protection
Amanda Leahy
September 19, 2023
Comes into force on 5 October The Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 2023 was passed on 5 April this...
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Mainzeal decision
Amanda Leahy
September 19, 2023
Major implications for company directors Taking on the responsibility of a directorship is not a decision to be taken lightly....
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Business briefs
Amanda Leahy
September 19, 2023
Lego wins trade mark dispute with Zuru The recent High Court decision in Zuru v Lego[1] is a reminder to...
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Postscript
Amanda Leahy
September 13, 2023
Firearms Registry now up and running The new Firearms Registry opened on 24 June 2023. It is now mandatory for...
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Polyamorous relationships
Amanda Leahy
September 11, 2023
Supreme Court confirms that the Property (Relationships) Act can apply In a split decision, the Supreme Court recently confirmed by...
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Refusing an inheritance
Amanda Leahy
September 11, 2023
What options does a trustee have? What is the trustee of an estate supposed to do when a beneficiary will...
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Decision in ‘Alphabet case’ could change succession landscape
Amanda Leahy
September 11, 2023
Significant issues raised In June 2023, the Supreme Court heard the ‘Alphabet case.’ To understand the significance of what is...
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Time changed to raise personal grievance for sexual harassment
Amanda Leahy
September 11, 2023
Extended from 90 days to 12 months The Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Act...
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School boards of trustees
Amanda Leahy
September 11, 2023
Significant obligations and responsibilities Every three years, state and state-integrated schools hold elections for parent and staff representatives to join...
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Advance directives
Amanda Leahy
September 11, 2023
Right to choose your healthcare Healthcare choices can influence the quality of our lives. An advance directive can provide direction...
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Land Covenants
Amanda Leahy
September 11, 2023
Now commonplace in residential developments With all the property development over the last 20 years or so, land covenants have...
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Over the fence
Amanda Leahy
August 15, 2023
Obligations of working dog owners There are a range of legal obligations and responsibilities associated with owning working dogs. ‘Working...
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Emissions Trading Scheme
Amanda Leahy
August 15, 2023
Two discussion papers invite submissions The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is the primary regime used by the government to...
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Freshwater farm plans
Amanda Leahy
August 15, 2023
Roll out by regions starting 1 August Freshwater farm plans are part of the Essential Freshwater package introduced in 2020....
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