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May 20, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Trust ordered to pay $33,027 for unjustified dismissal of employee…
May 16, 2025
Claire Tyler
Do I still need my Trust?
May 14, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Employment Relations Authority rules no entitlement to backpay for former employees…
May 13, 2025
Elsa Xiao
How a landlord’s refusal to allow access to apartments led to a $68,650 Tenancy Tribunal Order against them…
May 9, 2025
Rachel Collins
Is it risky to place your company shares in a trust?
May 7, 2025
Rachel Collins
How do I sell my Māori Land shares to my whānau?
May 5, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Racist comments and discrimination results in $27,000 penalty for employer…
May 2, 2025
Laurie Pallett
Protecting yourself as a Commercial Landlord
April 29, 2025
Rainey Collins
Promotion of Alka Ahirao to Senior Solicitor
April 28, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Employee awarded $19,000 after unfair redundancy process carried out…
April 24, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Copyright ruled to be relationship property by Supreme Court…
April 23, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Employer pays over $200,000 after health and safety failures led to death of an employee…
April 22, 2025
Laurie Pallett
Key issues that can trip you up when putting in place an Enduring Power of Attorney
April 17, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Employer pays over $27,000 after unjustifably dismissing an employee over a sign at his desk…
April 16, 2025
Rachel Collins
Body Corporates and short term leasing
April 9, 2025
Claire Tyler
Don’t get caught out when trying to reassess utility or ownership interests in a unit titled property
April 7, 2025
Alan Knowsley
No unjustified dismissal after employee discloses confidential information…
April 4, 2025
Elsa Xiao
Employee awarded $20,000 compensation for unjustified disadvantage and dismissal
April 3, 2025
Shaun Cousins
What is the legal process for relocation of children under New Zealand law?
April 2, 2025
Peter Johnston
Supreme Court overturns Court of Appeal decision, confirming that the Māori Land Court has jurisdiction over a post-settlement governance entity…
April 1, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Unfair dismissal process costs employer over $28,000…
March 28, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Chief Executive found guilty of Health and Safety breaches that led to an employee's death…
March 26, 2025
Shaun Cousins
What happens to my family trust if my partner and I divorce?
March 25, 2025
Laurie Pallett
What happens if your garage or deck is on your neighbour's property?
March 24, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Authority orders teacher reinstated after suspension…
March 21, 2025
Elsa Xiao
Employers' guide to the redundancy process 雇主指南：裁员流程
March 21, 2025
Elsa Xiao
What are your rights if you purchased a faulty car from a trader?
March 20, 2025
Laurie Pallett
What is a Company Share Apartment and what do I need to know?
March 18, 2025
Guy Goodwin
Protecting your family's inheritances from Relationship Property claims
March 17, 2025
Alan Knowsley
No job offer made to create personal grievance claim of unjustified dismissal…
March 14, 2025
Claire Tyler
Commerce Commission succeeds in securing $3.25 million penalty for anti-competitive covenants on land
March 12, 2025
Shaun Cousins
The important differences between a Contracting Out Agreement and a Relationship Property Agreement
March 11, 2025
Alan Knowsley
The importance of reading the fine print in contracts…
March 7, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Doctor suspended after having sexual relationship with patient
March 7, 2025
Elsa Xiao
Employers’ guide to performance issues 雇主指南：处理员工绩效问题
March 6, 2025
Rachel Collins
Appointing a Body Corporate Administrator
March 5, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Authority finds claimant was an employee, not volunteer…
March 3, 2025
Shaun Cousins
When can relationship property and separate property be treated differently to what is usual in New Zealand?
February 28, 2025
Guy Goodwin
When can trust assets become relationship property?
February 26, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Unjustified fixed term contract results in unjustified dismissal…
February 25, 2025
Laurie Pallett
Navigating Cross Leases
February 20, 2025
Laurie Pallett
What is a subdivision and how does it affect me?
February 19, 2025
Claire Tyler
Seventh Edition Deed of Lease: What's new?
February 18, 2025
Elsa Xiao
The importance of raising personal grievances within the 90-day period
February 17, 2025
Laurie Pallett
Conditional vs unconditional offers to buy real estate: what's the difference?
February 14, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Teacher found guilty of serious misconduct after drinking alcohol on school grounds…
February 13, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Customer loses $14,000 after scammer impersonates bank employee…
February 12, 2025
Thérèse Greenlees
Obtaining finance from a non-bank lender? What you should know before you accept the initial offer of finance
February 11, 2025
Alan Knowsley
Director held to be personally liable for unpaid wages...
February 10, 2025
Shaun Cousins
What is a child support agreement and how do I set one up…