September 2024 Discussing what is to happen after you die can be an awkward topic and something many of us do not want to think about, let alone plan for. Once you die, everything you own and everything you owe, is called your ‘Estate’, so it’s not just money you need to think about, but… Read More.
September 2024 The Government is continuing its phased approach to its promised resource management reform. Phase One of the reform repealed the Natural and Built Environment Act and Spatial Planning Act in December 2023. Phase Two Phase Two aims to reduce the ‘regulatory burden’ by means of targeted amendments to the Resource Management Act 1991… Read More.
June 2024 Negotiating a commercial lease and getting it executed can be a complex and involved process, whether you are a landlord or a tenant. However, time and again, landlords and tenants miss a crucial step with potential consequences many years down the track. A step which if completed can simplify the exit matters at… Read More.
June 2024 Many ‘employers’ in New Zealand, operate under a corporate identity through a limited liability company. There is a common assumption that if a company becomes insolvent, the directors or those that influence or control the company are protected by the ‘corporate veil’ – and can avoid personal consequences. In some circumstances, as this… Read More.
June 2024 It is recommended that all purchasers invest in a Land Information Memorandum (LIM Report) as part of their investigations into a property that they are interested in purchasing. So, what is it? A LIM Report provides a summary of the information that the local council currently holds relating to the property itself as… Read More.
June 2024 Two recent high profile Australian intellectual property cases show that while clever marketing strategies can be used to signal similarities and differences between your business and that of your competitors, care needs to be taken or you could be at risk of claims of trademark infringement. The High Court of Australia in Self… Read More.
June 2024 The success and sustainability of a company can be in part attributed to the ability of its Board to stay on top of the latest developments, act quickly, and make informed decisions. So, what are some of the key questions that directors should be asking themselves to ensure they achieve this? Leveraging emerging… Read More.
March 2024 The Government has fulfilled its commitment to update legislation in relation to 90-day trial periods within its first 100 days. The Employment Relations (Trial Periods) Amendment Bill (Bill) was passed on 21 December 2023, after a fast-tracked process through Parliament. Following Royal Assent, trial periods are now able to be used by all… Read More.