There are defences to defamation, but they can be difficult and expensive to prove. We recommend getting legal advice before...
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Someone posted something awful about me online! What do I do?
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December 20, 2024
If someone has made a harmful/damaging statement about you or your business online, your first step should be to notify...
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I can say anything I like online, can’t I? No!!
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December 20, 2024
Be careful about what you post online over the holidays, including your podcasts. If you post something harmful or damaging...
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Parental Leave: What to Know When You’re Expecting
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December 18, 2024
Meet Luke and Sally. They’ve been together for about a year, and now they have some exciting news—Sally is pregnant...
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Relationship Property Claims by Children – Part 2
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December 11, 2024
Our last article discussed claims by a partner on separation or death. Conversely, some blended families want to provide...
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Relationship Property Claims by a Partner – Part 1
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December 5, 2024
A Contracting Out Agreement (COA) is an estate planning necessity for blended families. The relationship property landscape is changing,...
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COULD YOUR FOREIGN PRE-NUP BE A PRE-NOPE?
Jamie Graham
November 29, 2024
Customs officials seize goods at Aotearoa New Zealand’s ports of entry every day, from fruit and veg and animal parts...
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Postscript
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November 21, 2024
Feedback about NZ Post’s service obligations No doubt you have heard that the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE)...
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Modernising the Companies Act
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November 21, 2024
In August 2024, the government announced that it would progress a package of reforms to the Companies Act 1993 and...
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Eligible investor exemption
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November 21, 2024
In light of the Du Val insolvency The recent interim receivership and subsequent statutory management of the Du Val Group...
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Hiring casual employees
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November 21, 2024
Employers have significant legal responsibilities With summer shortly upon us, the up take in casual work is synonymous with school...
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Why should I look at my will?
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November 21, 2024
Review at life’s milestones You should review and update your will regularly. It is not something that, once done, you...
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Wait! Before you sign that pre-nup! Step 3 – Advice
Kerry Bowler
November 12, 2024
In this article we look more closely at Step 3 - Advice. Once your lawyer has the details of...
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Property briefs
Edmonds Judd
November 7, 2024
Break fees: repaying your mortgage early If you are in the position to repay your mortgage early to your lender,...
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Assignment of commercial leases re-settlement property inspection
Edmonds Judd
November 7, 2024
When your tenant sells their business A common question that arises for landlords owning commercial premises (or tenants leasing those...
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