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Cloud Computing- eConnect

Articles April 2012
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The 90 day no fault dismissal period is not a ‘Get out of jail free card'

Articles Connect E-newsletter - November 2010
The first definitive decision from the Employment Court (Heather Smith v Stokes Valley Pharmacy (2009) Limited) illustrates how treacherous using the 90 day no fault dismissal period can be. http://jas.smartmailpro.com/lp.aspx?id=gw8jb1w21&lid=ni7dtc1 Read more..

The 90 day no fault dismissal trial period

Articles October 2010
Read about the 90 day no fault dismissal period here Read More...

They were Agents, now they are Salespeople

Articles Lawlink Connect Magazine - Autumn 2010
The Real Estate Agents Act 2008 is now in force. We have heard regular sound bites of information on the new REINZ Sale and Purchase Agreement and now we have competing versions of sale and purchase agreements in the marketplace. http://www.lawlink.co.nz/articles.php?articleid=160 Read more..

The Value of Good Legal Advice

Articles May 2010
For most people, going to see a lawyer is a bit like going to see a dentist: expensive and to be avoided for as long as possible. Read more..

Financial services and financial advisers - the game is changing

Articles Lawlink Connect Magazine - Summer 2010
If you provide any one of a wide range of financial services you need to be ready to comply with a new regulatory regime by 1 December 2010 http://www.lawlink.co.nz/articles.php?articleid=169 Read more..

Keeping the lights on: Who owns the lines?

Articles Spring 2009
This article looks at some issues property owners face with power lines. http://www.lawlink.co.nz/articles.php?articleid=134 Read more..

Risk Management Presentation

Articles July 2008
In conjunction with Triplejump, Garry Anderson gave a presentation on business risk management.

KiwiSaver: Employer's Legal Responsibilities

Articles February 2007
Presentation at KiwiSaver Seminar by Garry Anderson.

Requests from employees for flexible working hours

Articles 2007
Employers should brace themselves for the extra statutory obligations the Employment Relations (Flexible Working Arrangements) Amendment Act 2007 (the "Act") brings when it comes into effect on 1 July 2008. Read More...

Property (Relationships) Act 1976 - Sharing of Relationship Property upon end of Relationship

Articles December 2006
The Property (Relationships) Act presumes that you and your spouse or partner contribute equally to your relationship. The Act provides a just division of relationship property if the relationship ends Read More...

Insolvency Law Reform

Articles November 2006
Parliament passed the Insolvency Law Reform Bill on 27 October 2006 Read More...

Focus on Employment Law

Articles May 2006
The newsletter takes a brief look at a number of employment law areas including the basic statutory requirements for individual employment agreements, determining the real nature of certain employment relationships and the need for your business to be alert to new technology such as blogging. Read more..

Credit Reporting Privacy Code

Articles 2006
The Credit Reporting Privacy Code was issued in December 2004 as delegated legislation under the Privacy Act 2003. The Code applies directly to credit reporters, but will still have indirect effects on credit providers. Read More...

Information Technology: Contract Process

Articles January 2006
Parties to information technology arrangements that are less than straightforward can enjoy substantial benefits from a better understanding, and application, of a Contract Process. Read more.. Read More...

What is corporate governance?

Articles 2005
The topic of corporate governance has probably never been more to the fore in business than at present, especially in the international arena. Read More...

What is corporate governance?

Articles 2005
The topic of corporate governance has probably never been more to the fore in business than at present, especially in the international arena. Read More...

Buying your first home

Articles 2005
Buying your first home is a very exciting time and a major milestone in most peoples' lives. Unfortunately, it can also be a very stressful time with a minefield of potential problems. Read More...

Armed forces as employees - asset or liability?

Articles November 2004
IMAGINE you're interviewing a young solicitor for a role at your firm. You're impressed by her intelligence, spark and obvious work ethic. Then she mentions she's in the territorials. Do you think: (a) "Huh - so you're going to need a lot of time off and you might not meet budget" or (b) "Fantastic - I'll get the benefit of your military training without having to pay for training courses"? Read More...

Business Mentor: Armed service builds leaders

Articles 30 July 2004
Q. Are there any benefits for a business owner whose employees take time off work for part-time military service? Read More...

Holidays Act 2003

Articles 2003
The Holidays Act 2003 aims to promote a work/life balance for employees. The Act provides minimum entitlements - which employers and employees can agree to increase - to holidays, sick leave and bereavement leave for employees. Read More...