Date: 27 Apr 2018, Filed under: Contract Law, Relationship Property
A young couple were searching for their first home. They were both in full-time employment so they could afford the fortnightly mortgage repayments, but...
Date: 10 Apr 2018, Filed under: Contract Law, Entertainment
When producing a film or TV programme, it is important that the production company has the necessary rights to do so. This starts in the development stage...
Date: 22 Oct 2015, Filed under: Contract Law, Consumer Law
What can you do if the vehicle you buy is faulty? Are there legal remedies?
Date: 09 Sep 2013, Filed under: Contract Law, Employment Law, Employment Relationship Problems, Employment Agreements, Personal Grievances
When resigning from a job, an employee may ask what their employer can do if they don’t give the notice that is required by their employment agreement....
Date: 06 Sep 2013, Filed under: Contract Law, Employment Law, Employment Relationship Problems, Employment Agreements, Personal Grievances, Human Rights
In New Zealand, the Human Rights Act 1993 and Employment Relations Act 2000 makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee (or potential...
Date: 26 Aug 2013, Filed under: Contract Law, Employment Law, Employment Relationship Problems, Employment Agreements, Personal Grievances
Abandonment of employment is a concept in New Zealand case law (it’s not specifically covered by legislation) where an employer can declare an employee’s...
Date: 07 Feb 2013, Filed under: Contract Law, Consumer Law, eCommerce
The use of the internet for shopping is growing fast. As a consequence, it’s important for people to understand who the contracting parties are on sites...
