Martelli McKegg has today been named on the shortlist for the
Best Plain English Private Sector Website in the 2010 Writemark New
Zealand Plain English Awards. The winner will be announced on
Friday 3 September at a function at Parliament in Wellington.
By Mike Worsnop - 11 Aug 2010
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The latest edition of the real estate standard REINZ / ADLSi agreement for sale and purchase is to be released on Monday, 16 August 2010. The agreement has been updated to incorporate legislative changes and the direction by the Supreme Court in the Regalwood case to incorporate a disputes resolution process.
By Kay Keam - 10 Aug 2010
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Just got married? Congratulations -but your will may now be
void! It is simple to fix this, but if you don't, this will lead to
unnecessary delay and expense at a time which will already be
stressful for your family and new spouse.
By Kay Keam - 18 Jun 2010
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Stop - think - limit that guarantee. It is common to give a
guarantee of your obligations under a lease. But before giving a
guarantee, consider the alternatives.
By Kay Keam - 18 Jun 2010 - 1 comment
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Questions for owners and Body Corporate secretaries The New Unit
Titles Act has been passed but what does this mean for you? You
need to review current practice and how the new Act will impact on
you.
By Kay Keam - 18 Jun 2010
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has this week launched a review
of all consumer law. This will involve a review of the Consumer
Guarantees Act, the Sale of Goods Act, the Door to Door Sales Act
and another 7 or 8 similar statutes. The way in which all consumer
legislation interacts and works together is a key driver to this
review.
By Melissa Higham - 18 Jun 2010
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The New Zealand Government presented its budget for 2010 on
Thursday 20 May. We have set out in this newsletter a brief summary
of the main highlights that may affect you and/or your clients and
business partners. If you would like any further information please
contact us.
By Mike Worsnop - 28 May 2010
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Under NZ Personal Property Securities Law this is not always
true.
By Melissa Higham - 11 May 2010
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Testamentary promise claims relate to a deceased person's
unfulfilled promise to reward an individual by provision in their
Will.
By Tony Johnson - 26 Mar 2010
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If you are being sued in another country, see your lawyer
immediately. You could fight the case in the other country's Court,
object to that Court's jurisdiction over you, or even ignore the
overseas Court completely. Figuring out the best strategy to
deal with overseas law suits depends on your particular
circumstances.
By Tony Johnson - 26 Mar 2010
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