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In Vance et al v Huhtamaki, in relation to a summary judgement application by receivers, the Court of Appeal refused to accept that a limitation clause relied upon by receivers was effective. Read more

Naming your company is no real protection. A company under a similar name can be incorporated. Nor does it stop another business from adopting your company name. Registration of a trade mark should… Read more

In Sigglekow v Waikato DHB, the ERA found that a reasonable employer could not have dismissed in this case because inadequate inquiries were made into the alleged misconduct and because no action had… Read more

Over recent times, employment law seems to have given rise to probably more current issues than other business law issues, which means that it can be something of a minefield even for employers with… Read more

Restraint of trade clauses, takecare when drafting them or agreeing on them. Read more

Ceo's, inhouse counsel could be deemed to be directors. Read more

Not a new topic but an extremely importantone- if you haven't had your employment agreements reviewed/updated within the last 2-3 months you should, now... Read more

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The PPSA is now approximately 10 years old. Despite this, there still seems to be many suppliers who either don’t know of the PPSA or who have little understanding of it...... Read more

Burns v CIR states that: "account receivable" under the PPSA is a wide concept, not limited to trade debts; Read more