September 2017 Many contracts include terms such as ‘best endeavours’, ‘reasonable endeavours’, or ‘all reasonable endeavours’? What do these terms mean? What is a party expected to do under these terms? The terms are often misunderstood. However, as a general rule, the terms are used to compel a person to take action to fulfil an… Read More.

September 2017 As an employer, you are required by law to ensure you take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of your employees and all those who interact with your workplace or products and services. One of the ways businesses can do this is to have a robust drug and alcohol policy which reflects… Read More.

September 2017 In the decision of ASG v Harlene Hayne, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago [2017] NZSC 59, the Supreme Court upheld earlier findings of the Employment Court and the Court of Appeal that section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011, which allows a court to make a name suppression order forbidding publication… Read More.

September 2017 If you think gifting between family members is all about beautifully wrapped Christmas presents then think again. On 1 August there was a headline in the New Zealand Herald: ‘Parents' $910k 'gift' to help couple buy house ends up in court’. This situation will not be unknown to lawyers who deal with separations.… Read More.

September 2017 The number of retirement villages is only likely to increase to accommodate our ageing population. Retirement villages are an attractive option because they can offer a good balance between living independently and having access to support and healthcare. Villages comprise independent living options in a townhouse, villa or apartment, and (as needs increase)… Read More.