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Interesting insights on various areas of New Zealand law for individuals and businesses alike.
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Auckland Intellectual Property Lawyer. IT can be easy to replicate so you need to protect your IP. Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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If Technology is Your Business, Protect It

Many modern businesses consist primarily of technology in the form of intellectual property. Although they may own physical assets and employ staff (though they are more likely to be engaged as contractors) the real value in the business sits almost wholly in the intellectual property developed.
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Auckland Employment Lawyer. Is your busines compliant with Employment Agreements? Will you incur a $1,000 infringement?. Call 377 9966 to find out
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From 6 May 2019 Infringement Offence For Employers Not to Have Individual Employment Agreements Recorded in Writing

From 6 May 2019 employers who have failed to record their individual employment agreements in writing will be liable for an infringement offence under the Employment Relations (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2019.
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Auckland Domestic Violence Lawyer. Legal protection in the workplace for victims. Your rights. Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Act 2018 - Rights and Obligations

The Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Act will come into effect on 1 April 2019. The legislation aims to enhance legal protections in the workplace for people affected by domestic violence by helping victims to stay employed and addressing discrimination stemming from domestic violence in the workplace. The Act brings a normally private matter into the working domain.
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Auckland Domestic Violence Lawyer. Help with applying for a Protection Order. Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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Applying for a Protection Order

When you apply for a Protection Order you are applying to be protected from violence and harm caused by another person to you. To qualify you must be or have been in a domestic relationship with the violent person ("the respondent"): ie have been in a close and personal relationship, are the parents of, related to through blood or marriage, etc.
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Auckland, North Shore Estate Lawyer. Make a will at any age, even if you don't think you need one. It can save problems later. Call 377 9966 for a chat.
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Wills

Planning Ahead: Need to make a Will even if you don't think you do?" But I don't have any assets yet" is a common response when making a Will is suggested to twenty-somethings. There is a misconception, among young people in particular, that in order to make a Will, you should have already built up a sizeable asset base. While you may not own a home or have a large un-cracked nest egg, you will almost certainly have a number of assets to protect, including:
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Auckland Child Adoption Lawyer. Can you adopt? What is the process? Some Guidelines. Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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More Than a Stork Drop - Adopting a Child in New Zealand

If you, or someone you know, are hoping to adopt a bundle of joy into the family, there is, of course, more to the process than a fly-by stork drop. The Adoption Act 1955 sets out each step to becoming an adopted child's legal guardian.
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Auckland Employment Lawyer, Employment Relations Act Changes. What are your obligations as an employer? Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018

Employment law can be a bit of a "political football", and with each new government one may expect changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 ("Act"). Honouring that tradition, the new Labour and NZ First Government passed the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 on 5 December 2018. The Amendment Act strengthens union and employee rights at the expense of employer rights, including abolishing use of the 90-day trial period by employers with 20 or more employees.
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Auckland Estate Lawyer. Promises made prior to death can be enforced under certain conditions. Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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How Much is a Promise Worth? What You Need to Know About the Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949

The situation seems simple. A promise is made (by the "promisor") to someone (the "promisee"), that they will be rewarded in the promisor's Will for work or services carried out. Time passes, and the (now deceased) promisor has failed to follow through on their promise, leaving no such reward (or less than what was promised) in their Will. The promisee can then claim against the deceased's estate for the remuneration that was promised to them. Such claim is made under the Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949.
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Auckland Employment Lawyer, Casual Or Part-Time Employees. Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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Are You Getting it Right With Your Casual Employees? The Distinction Between Casual and Part-Time Employees in Practice and the Pitfalls Employers can Face When They Get it Wrong!

Casual employees are commonplace in many businesses and a useful resource that allows flexibility in meeting employers' needs. However, too many employers fail to recognise the difference between casual and permanent full and part-time employees, including the key differences in employment rights, responsibilities and entitlements. It is important that employers understand the distinction to avoid unwanted consequences.
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Auckland Anti-Money Laundering Lawyer. This is a complex issue. Be safe. Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act) - It is Serious - Get Specialist Legal Advice!

The AML/CFT Act was extended to lawyers and conveyancers on 1 July 2018. It will be extended to accountants on 1 October 2018 and will be further extended to Real Estate Agents on 1 January 2019. We also consider many financial service providers (including in some cases of businesses offering credit contracts) may be unaware that they are required to comply with the AML/CFT Act or may not be meeting the standards required.
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Auckland Debt Recovery Lawyer. A change in PPSR registration might affect you. Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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Important Update in Respect of PPSR Registration

The Personal Property Securities Amendment Regulations 2018 will come into force on 1 October 2018 and make a number of technical amendments to the Personal property Securities Regulations 2001.
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Auckland Business Lawyer. Are you covered by legal contracts under the Indoor Management concept? Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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Companies Act 1993 - ''Indoor Management''

A recent Court of Appeal decision (Autumn Tree(1)) makes it clear that where a company enters a contract and only one director signs it:
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International Alliance Of Law Firms

International Alliance Of Law Firms

Written by:
Andrew Knight
McVeagh Fleming is a member of a global network of highly respected law firms called Ally Law (formerly the International Alliance of Law Firms. When our clients need legal assistance outside of our jurisdiction, we refer and work closely with other Ally Law firms to ensure that our clients receive the best legal advice and service possible. Ally Law has firms in most of the major financial centres of the world. If you would like to learn more about Ally Law please contact John Woolley or view the Ally Law website at www.ally-law.com.
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Dispelling Some Of The Myths About Property Division On Separation

Dispelling Some Of The Myths About Property Division On Separation

Written by:
Peter Fuscic
Most people who have been through a separation would agree that it is a difficult and stressful time. This can be exacerbated when there is confusion or misunderstanding about what property is classed as relationship property and what property is classed as separate property. The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”) provides a code for how property is to be divided on separation for couples who are married, in a civil union partnership or de facto/same sex relationship.
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Setting Aside a Statutory Demand: Get Service Right or Face the Consequences

Setting Aside a Statutory Demand: Get Service Right or Face the Consequences

They say you shouldn’t break up with your boyfriend or girlfriend via text…but why not? In the case of Templeton UQ Limited v Watts & Hughes Limited, Templeton's application was served via email, a method not permitted under the Companies Act 1993. As a result, the application was struck out, demonstrating the critical importance of following prescribed service methods. These are both examples of when you fail to communicate appropriately, things don’t go well!
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Newsletter: April 2024

Newsletter: April 2024

Written by:
McVeagh Fleming Newsletter: April 2024. Curated information and articles from the recent past.
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Empowering Survivors: Understanding Legal Dynamics in Abusive Relationships

Empowering Survivors: Understanding Legal Dynamics in Abusive Relationships

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Navigating land subdivision: Early legal expertise to avoid unwanted stress, complexity, and cost

Navigating land subdivision: Early legal expertise to avoid unwanted stress, complexity, and cost

In the realm of subdivisions, early legal consultation can be a game-changer. This article delves into the critical importance of involving a lawyer from the get-go.
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