Current FYIs
May 2013
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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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Tax Law – Taking stock: What's happening in tax?
11 Apr 2013
As a new tax year begins, we thought it timely to briefly survey recent and impending tax changes of particular interest to businesses. Many of these have been discussed in more detail in earlier FYIs, as noted below...
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Intellectual Property – IP scams, low ball schemes and unsolicited notes
28 Mar 2013
IP rights are the latest targets for scammers and low ball schemes. Have you received an unsolicited email or letter requesting payment in relation to your intellectual property rights? ...
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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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Employment Law – Seasonal Worker - Fixed Term Employee: What’s the difference?
28 Mar 2013
In the recent decision of Turner v Talley's Group Limited, the Employment Court held that "seasonal" workers are not a separate category of workers and the requirements for fixed term employment under section 66 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (Act) must be met...
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