Personal Lending Guarantees – Enforceability
A Guarantor is a person who gives a promise to repay the debt of a borrower. By agreeing to pay a debt the Guarantor has made a guarantee to the …
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Why is competition law important? – NZME and Fairfax media merger case
Competition law promotes or seeks to maintain competition in marketplaces. It does this by restricting anti-competitive trade practices, mergers and business acquisitions, and economic regulation. The Ministry of Business, Innovation …
Read MoreDomestic Violence Victims Protection Bill
Domestic violence (“DV”) has proven to be a significant issue in New Zealand. For example in 2016, the New Zealand (“NZ”) Police investigated 118,910 incidents of family violence, that equates …
Read MoreThe Corporate Veil
Section 15 of the Companies Act 1993 (“Act”) states that a company has a legal personality in its own right and is separate from its shareholders. This is a principle …
Read MoreCloud Storage
The idea of cloud storage has become more pertinent over recent years given the exponential advancement of technology. More businesses endeavour to have more ‘paper-less’ environments with the view to …
Read MoreAuction Preparation
Property is often purchased and sold in New Zealand, particularly in a seller’s market, via auctions. However, buyers frequently underprepare for an auction and are caught out when the hammer …
Read MoreI have been named an executor of a will, what do I do now?
When a loved one passes away it can be a stressful time for the family, which can be made more difficult when the deceased has not left a Will. Where …
Read MoreHealth and Safety at Work Act 2015 – Happy First Birthday
Based on the 2011 Australian Model Work Health and Safety Act, New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) passed into law on 4 April 2016. New Zealand’s …
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