Magazine Summer 2007 - Volume 23 Issue 3
In this issue :

• Farm Succession - Don't Delay
• What Has Happened to Coroners?
• New Solutions in Insolvency
• The Legality of Recruiting Non-smoking Workers
• New Regulations for Finance Companies and Other Non-bank Deposit Takers
• Metamorphosis in the District Court
• A Response to the Increasing Prison Population
• The Wills Act 2007: A Timely Reform of Succession Law
• The Problem with Unit Titles
• The Word "PIE" Has Taken On a Whole New Meaning!
• South Island Law Firm, Anderson Lloyd, Tops National Law Awards
• Web Ross - 2007 New Zealand Law Award Winner
• Expansion of Takeovers Code

Magazine Spring 2007 - Volume 23 Issue 2
In this issue :

• Structuring Your Company for Maximum Asset Protection
• Fiduciary Obligations
• Disabilities in the Workplace - The Employer's Duty to Accommodate
• E-Dealing - Electronic Registration
• Kiwisaver - A Practical Consideration
• Sale of Land - Assignment of Contract by Vendor
• The New "Anti Spam Law" - Is Your Business Ready?
• Proposed Changes to Associated Persons Test - Taxpayers Beware
• Exclusive Dealing - What is Its Real Purpose?
• Gender Discrimination Alive and Well in the New Zealand Workplace
• Kiwisaver - The Impact on Employers - Part 2
• The Fundamentals of Franchising a Business

Magazine Autumn 2007 - Volume 23 Issue 1
In this issue :

• Corporate Trustees - Two Issues To Consider
• Trustees And Investment
• Home Equity Release Schemes - A Means Of Financing For Old Age
• Director's Liability, Leaky Homes And The Tortious Duty Of Councils
• What To Do When It Is In Your Backyard
• What Are You Signing - Be Aware Of Your Obligations Under A Conditional Contract
• Selling A House You've Built Or Renovated - What You Need To Know, Before You Sell
• KiwiSaver - The Impact On Employers
• What Is All The Controversy About?
• When Employees Take Leave To Perform Civil Duties

Magazine Summer 2006 - Volume 22 Issue 3
In this issue :

• Get Your Calculators Ready - Four Weeks' Paid Annual Holidays Approaching
• Legalities Of Digital Downloading
• Whangamata Marina - Why Such A Long-Winded Voyage?
• Defining Altruism - Is Your Charity "Charitable"?
• The Waitangi Tribunal - Good Idea Or Gravy Train?
• Construction Contracts Act 2002 - Important Lessons Still Not Learnt Three Years On
• Fixed Term Employment
• Redundancy And Justification - New Obligations For Employers
• Probational Arrangements, Section 67 Of The Employment Relations Act 2000
• The Domain Name Dispute Resolution Service - A Death Knell For Cybersquatters

Magazine Winter 2006 - Volume 22 Issue 2
In this issue :

• Dangers For Directors Not Up With The Play
• Closing The Lid On Spam
• Ambush Marketing - Who Will Look After The Official Sponsors?
• KiwiSaver Set For April 2007
• Relationship Property - What Is Fair?
• Environmental Litigation - Public Funding
• Only Fools Lease Horses (And Don't Register) - Lessons From The PPSA Four Years On
• Insolvency Law Reform - Making It A Priority
• IT Managed Service Agreements - Approaches And Issues
• The Position Of Medical Practitioners During A Pandemic
• No Use For Your Company Any Longer?

Magazine Autumn 2006 - Volume 22 Issue 1
In this issue :

• Just Another Parking Ticket? Watch Out For Infringement Notices Under RMA And OSH
• Residential Tenancies Act 1986
• Identity Fraud
• Official Information
• Retirement Villages
• The End Of The Family Farming Partnership
• Amending A Resource Consent Application Post-Notification - How Far Can You Go?
• Extended Time To Implement Resource Consents
• Leaky Buildings - Sue The Building Company, The Director Or Both?
• Site Visits By The Environment Court
• Joint Ventures - Making The Most Of your Lawyer, Part 2
• Companies In Receivership When You Are A Secured Creditor
• When Partnerships Go Wrong - Duties Regarding Asset Realisation On Dissolution
• Succeed In Business Succession

Magazine Summer 2005 - Volume 21 Issue 3
In this issue :

• Signing An Agreement To Lease? Then This Article Is A Must Read!
• Appointment Of Attorney By Trustees
• Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited - Change To Capital Structure
• Trend To Farm Syndications
• Discharge Without Conviction
• Generating Electricity From Wind - Pollution Or Sustainable Development?
• The New Overseas Investment Regime
• Employee Or Independent Contractor?
• Employee Protection Provisions Ruled Out
• Copyright Copywrong
• Protecting Your Brand As An Exporter
• New Legislation To Impact On Wine Industry - Geographical Indications (Wine And Spirits) Registration Bill
• Crime In Sport - Where To Draw The Line
• Joint Ventures - Making The Most Of Your Lawyer
• When Sharing Isn't Always The Christian Way

Magazine Winter 2005 - Volume 21 Issue 2
In this issue :

• International Sale of Goods
• Employment Considerations If Your Business Is For Sa
• Current Developments In Employment Law
• The Balance Between Protecting New Zealand Assets And Permitting Beneficial Overseas Investment: The Overseas Investment Bill
• Dismissal Due To Illness Or Accident - When Can An Employer Legitimately Cry Halt?
• Breaking Into Business
• Protecting Our Best Friends - The Dog Control Act 1996
• Make Your Trade Name Your Domain
• The Conservation Act 1987: What Has It Got To Do With Me?
• Barrister's Immunity
• Care Of Children Act 2004 - What's New?
• Insuring Yourself Against Natural Disaster
• Is Your Website Up-to-date?

Magazine Autumn 2005 - Volume 21 Issue 1
In this issue :

• The Pitfalls Of Franchise Agreements
• What Is Computer Software, And Does It Need Protection?
• What The Building Act 2004 Does - A Summary
• Charities Law And Policy - An Update
• Securities Amendment Act 2004
• Relationship Property Agreements Made Overseas - How Do They Stand Up Under NZ Law?
• GST On Land Sales
• Our Insolvency Laws - One Step Closer To Change: Part II
• Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004
• Not Just An Issue For Shania Twain: Obtaining Consent From The Overseas Investment Commission
• Debt Collection - Increasing Your Odds

Magazine Summer 2004 - Volume 20 Issue 3
In this issue :

• Redundancy: Should There Be A Statutory Right To Compensation?
• The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 And Claims Against Estates
• How Do I Deal With My Farm In My Will?
• Rest Home Fees - Lessening The Risk
• The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 - Its Effect
• The Gambling Act 2003
• Retirement Villages
• Genetic Testing And Personal Insurance - Part II
• Our Insolvency Laws - One Step Closer To Change
• Criminal Liability For Event Organisers: The Court Of Appeal Decision In The 'Le Race 2001' Case
• The Tort Of Privacy
• Nuclear Energy And Resource Management Law In New Zealand
• The Subdivision Process
• Enduring Powers Of Attorney

Magazine Winter 2004 - Volume 20 Issue 2
In this issue :

• Illegally Parked Cars
• Successfully Selling A Business
• Total And Permanent Disability - What Exactly Are You Insured For?
• Grape Supply Agreements
• Charities Bill - Effects and Implications
• Genetic Testing And Personal Insurance
• Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie - Trade Mark Considerations For The Wine Industry
• Trade Marks And The Internet
• Changes To Building Code May Affect Existing Homeowners
• Credit Contracts And Consumer Finance Act 2003

Newsletter Autumn 2004 - Volume 20 Issue 1
In this issue :

• Illegally Parked Cars
• Transparent Auctions? Vendor Bidding and The Fair Trading Act
• Asset Planning
• Discovery Of Electronic Documents
• The Farm Worker That Would Not Leave: Regaining Possession Of A Farm House
• Phoenix Companies
• The Holidays Act 2003
• Protecting Your Family Home From Creditors - The Joint Family Home
• The Consumer Guarantees Act In Review - Builders' Obligations?
• The Sub-Contractor And The Duty Of Care
• Major Transactions
• The Takeovers Code And You
• Functions Of The Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment (PCE)
• Exiting The LAQC
• The Local Government (Rating) Act 2002

Newsletter Summer 2003 - Volume 19 Issue 3
In this issue :

• Building Bill - The Building Trade Shake Up Is Here
• The End of Kiwi DIY?
• Avoiding Liability Under The Resource Management Act
• Criminal Liability For Event Organisers – Le Race 2001 Case
• An End To Maverick Car Dealers?
• Rental Car Insurance - Your Liability
• Directors' Duties
• Building Bill Consumer Protection - Developers Beware
• Insolvency Law Reform
• Out On A Lim - What A Prospective Purchaser Of Real Estate Should Know About LIM Reports
• Investing In Property? You May Have To Pay Income Tax When You Sell!
• Trustees' Duties
• Gibson Sheat Is A Member Of Lawlink - How Does This Benefit Our Clients?
• Local Body Rates - Has The Ratepayer Any Say?
• Assignment Of A Lease
• Relationship Property - Setting Aside Agreements
• Fair Trading Act Amendments
• A Special Birthday

Newsletter Winter 2003 - Volume 19 Issue 2
In this issue :

• Should I Fear A Tax Audit?
• A Tenant's Liability For Fire
• Corporate Governance For The SME
• Treasury Stock
• Farming Contracts
• The Resource Management Amendment Act 2003
• Contracting For Companies
• Does Your Retention Of Title Clause Still Do What You Think It Does?
• Trade Mark Registration
• Holidays Bill 2003
• Refusing, Terminating Or Reducing Benefits On The Ground Of Deprivation Of Income
• Grooming Your Business For Sale
• Email - An Increasing Risk Of Defamation

Newsletter Autumn 2003 - Volume 19 Issue 1
In this issue :

• Rural Fires - Lighter Beware!!!
• Can Employers Control Employees' Conduct Outside Work Hours?
• Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002
• A Risk Too High - Insurers Bail Out On Building Certifiers
• Leaky Buildings - Building Inspectors And Certifiers In The Spotlight
• Business Websites - Getting It Right
• Code Of Banking Practice December 2002
• Tax Implications Of Different Business Structures
• Relocation Cases - Who Gets To Stay And Who Gets To Go?
• Leaky Buildings - Dispute Resolution Service
• Costs At Court - Do I Get Them All Back If I Win?
• Family Protection Act - Aspects Affecting Maori
• Local Government Act 2002 - Brave New World
• The Pitfalls Of Tenders

Newsletter Summer 2002 - Volume 18 Issue 3
In this issue :

• Land Titles Register - The New System
• Compulsory Acquisition
• Leaking Buildings - Are The "Bad Guys" Hiding Behind Mediation?
• Choosing a Business Structure
• Liberty Writ Large - Habeas Corpus
• The New Zealand Law Society
• District Law Societies
• The Nuts and Bolts Of Distributor Arrangements
• Lawlink To Help Export New Zealand Take On The World
• Placing Property In A Trust Under The Property (Relationships) Act 1976
• The Privy Council - A Lost Cause?
• The Actual Immigration Position
• Workplace Stress - Nothing New But It Has Raised Awareness

Newsletter Winter 2002 - Volume 18 Issue 2
In this issue :

• Moving Your Trust To New Zealand
• Advice For Intending Franchisees
• Volunteers As Employees - Changes To The Health And Safety In Employment Act 1992
• Public Involvement In Legislative Change
• Problems With Your Electricity Account Or Disconnection? Contact The Electricity Complaints Commissioner
• Changes To Dispute Resolution In Employment
• Extra Meetings For Councils?
• District Plans and Business - Playing By The Rules
• Local Government And The Power Of General Competence - Are We Ready For It?
• Leaking Buildings - Can You Sue?
• Construction Contracts Bill - What Is Adjudication?
• Construction Contracts Bill And Residential Construction Contracts
• Health Law Update

Newsletter Autumn 2002 - Volume 18 Issue 1
In this issue :

• The Farming Boom - Time To Restructure
• Proposed Retirement Village Legislation
• Renewing Leases - Tenants and Landlords Beware
• Requirement To Advertise Farm Land Before Selling It To Overseas Persons
• Joint Venture Or Partnership?
• Moving Your Trust To Australia
• Be Prepared For The PPSR
• Resource Consents: The Implications Of Giving Written Approval
• Resource Management - Your Role In The Planning Process
• Paid Parental Leave
• Construction Contracts Bill
• Major Changes To Our Insolvency Laws
• The Latest On Good Faith In Employment
• Proposed Changes To The Health And Safety In Employment Act 1992

Newsletter November 2001 - Volume 17
In this issue :

• A Change To Personal Property Securities
• Computer Software Development Agreements
• Update Of RMA
• Directors And Officers Liability Insurance
• Bullet Proof Vests For Company Directors
• Good Faith And Redundancy
• Employees Or Contractors?
• The Deposit
• What’s New With Hazardous Substances
• Impact Of New Property Laws On Trusts
• Major Changes To Our Consumer Credit Laws
• Website Terms And Conditions
• A New Era For Secured Financing - Part III
• Domain Names - The Law
• How Far Can Councils Fetter Developers?
• Asset Planning For Farmers

Newsletter July 2001 - Volume 16
In this issue :

• Competitors' Brands As Key Words To Locate Your Website?
• District Health Boards Must Consult With The Public
• Electronic Transactions Bill 2000 - A Synopsis
• Employment Agreements For Seasonal Workers
• Forming Contracts Electronically
• Offering Shares To The Public And The Securities Act
• Overseas Investment In New Zealand Farms
• Storm In A T-Shirt
• Thinking Of Investing In An IT Company?
• Traps In Selling - Let The Vendor Beware!
• Update On New Matrimonial And De Facto Property Law
• Whistle-Blowers At Work

Newsletter December 2000 - Volume 15 Issue 3
In this issue :

• A New Era For Secured Financing - Part II
• Becoming Involved In The Resource Management Process
• Does A Romalpa Clause Allow Me To Repossess Building Materials?
• E-commerce And The Code For Consumer Protection
• Employment Relations Act Now In Force
• Increased Tax On Minors' Income
• Protection Orders Against "Associated Respondents" Under The Domestic Violence Act 1995
• The Resource Management Act 1991 - Friend Or Foe?

Newsletter August 2000 - Volume 15 Issue 2
In this issue :

• Gift Duty Issues For Matrimonial Property Agreements
• Building Law Reform to Protect Contractors
• Cross Leases - A Thing Of The Past?
• The New Capital Market - The Catalyst for Growth?
• When is a Settlement not a Settlement?
• Court Case About Radiation From Power Lines
• Sale Of Business - New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited Case
• Child Support - Reciprocal Agreement With Australia

• Trustees - An Unfettered Discretion?
• Can A Liquidator Set Company Transactions Aside?
• Harassment - Can The Law Help?
• New Form Of Agreement For Sale And Purchase Of Real Estate - Vendors And Buyers Beware!
• The Geographical Indications Act 1994
• Recent Cases About Building