Dispute Resolution

May 2013

FYI

FYIs are articles that consider current issues, law changes and significant court decisions. To suggest a topic for a future FYI, please click on the 'Suggest an FYI' page on the left hand navigation bar. To receive FYIs via email on your choice of topic, please click on 'register to receive our publications' at the end of this page.

FYI: Competition Law – Cartel Bill: Report Back from the Select Committee

15 May 2013

In our October 2011 FYI, we updated you on the Government's introduction of the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill into Parliament. The Committee has suggested some significant changes to the original Bill...

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FYI: Media Law & Reputation – New Zealand comes to the media regulation party

28 Mar 2013

An overhaul of media regulation is an international trend. The difference in New Zealand's case is that the overhaul will not come about because of evidence of an unethical or untrustworthy media, but as a response to the disruptive influence of new media...

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FYI: Competition Law – Recent Developments and Looking Ahead

18 Mar 2013

Over recent months, there have been a number of significant developments in New Zealand’s competition law landscape. In this FYI, we outline these recent developments, and look ahead to what further changes can be expected over the coming months...

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FYI: Commercial Property – Agent Anna and the Real Estate Agents Code of Conduct

08 Mar 2013

Agent Anna, the new NZ television comedy series, is a satire centred on Auckland real estate agents. It stars Robyn Malcolm working in a world of "lying, back-stabbing, and cheating" real estate agents...

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