A new Limitation Bill is scheduled to come into force on New Year’s Day 2011.
This may affect the amount of time you have to bring a case to court. While the old 6 year limit remains the standard, new exceptions could give you as many as 15 years to bring a claim in some circumstances.
By Andrew Steele - 7 Sep 2010
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A new bill has been introduced to Parliament this month to help
prevent identity fraud. The bill will allow private agencies, such
as banks and finance companies, access to the government's
database.
By Melissa Higham - 31 Aug 2010
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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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