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Monday, 26 September, 2011 | Alan Knowsley
A Body Corporate was seeking to recover levies from one of its unit owners. The unit owner had been withholding payment of the levies while a leak in the roof remained unfixed.
The Body Corporate rules stated that the Body Corporate “shall repair…keep waterproof and maintain…the exterior of the building including the roof…” Given this, the Body Corporate believed it was liable to repair all parts of the roof… Continue reading
Wednesday, 14 September, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich
The recent changes to Copyright law have been operational for a short while and there is mixed feedback from the Internet Providers on whether or not New Zealand internet users have paid heed to the risks.
What are the risks?
A fine of up to $15,000.00 for peer to peer file sharing, payable by the person or entity who holds the account with the internet provider.
What… Continue reading
Monday, 5 September, 2011 | Andrew Greig
A young couple recently saw a car on Trade Me. They contacted the seller, met with him, gave him $12,000 cash, and drove home with their car.
The couple received a nasty shock about three months later when they received a letter from a finance company saying that the car was security for an $8,000 loan. The letter said that if the loan was not repaid, the car would… Continue reading
Wednesday, 31 August, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich
1 September 2011 marks the commencement of the “three strikes” law.
Telcos are now able to issue infringement notices for alleged copyright infringement through internet use (file sharing). This includes illegal downloads of film, music or written material.
The telcos may issue three warnings, which will then lead to a hearing before the Copyright Tribunal, and a fine of up to $15,000.
If you are the account… Continue reading
Wednesday, 31 August, 2011 | Alan Knowsley
Alan Knowsley had the pleasure of helping to organise the recent NZ Insurance Law Conference held at the Town Hall. Over 200 members of the insurance industry attended from New Zealand and Australia. Much of the conference centred on the issues arising from the Christchurch earthquakes but many recent developments in the insurance industry were covered by the very good speakers. Alan was particularly involved in thanking Justice Peter Blanchard… Continue reading
Wednesday, 31 August, 2011 | Alan Knowsley
35 Master Builders recently visited our office as part of their day long ongoing training requirements for certification. Over lunch they took part in a presentation by Ronette Druskovich and Andy Greig of the firm on Asset Protection and Employment law. During the day they also visited several other organisations that support the building trade. We have followed up with specific information on other topics from those who requested that… Continue reading
Wednesday, 31 August, 2011 | Alan Knowsley
Partner Alan Knowsley recently presented a seminar to the Society of Accountants Not For Profit interest group as part of their ongoing training requirements. Alan updated the 30 accountants present on the recent changes to Employment laws including Holidays, Sick Leave, Agreements, Redundancy and developments relating to Disciplinary Processes and Fraud. If your organisation or professional association has ongoing educational requirements then we are available to assist… Continue reading
Thursday, 25 August, 2011 | Peter Johnston
Rainey Collins Partner Peter Johnston has been appointed to the New Zealand Law Society Legal Aid Provider Central Selection Committee for a term of two years. The Selection Committees are a key part of the legal aid quality assurance framework and will play an important role in ensuring that users of legal aid receive high quality services… Continue reading
Friday, 12 August, 2011 | James Johnston
The Partners are delighted and proud to announce the appointment of Olivia Porter (Senior Solicitor, Business Team) and Katherine Porter (Senior Solicitor, Litigation Team) on their promotion to Senior Solicitors of the firm.
Olivia Porter is a Senior Solicitor in the Business Team practicing predominantly in business, not for profit organisations, immigration and Maori post settlement governance entities.
Katherine Porter is a Senior Solicitor… Continue reading
Thursday, 23 June, 2011 | Alan Knowsley
Partner Alan Knowsley was approached for comment by the Dominion Post newspaper on the issue of bullying in schools. Alan spoke about the duty schools owe to pupils to keep them safe and the possibility of legal action if those duties are not fulfilled. Click on this link to read the full article: Dominion Post Article
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