Asbestos in commercial buildings
Is your commercial building compliant with the Health and Safety At Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016?
Electronic identity verification
If you are a financial institution or professional who must comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering of Financing of Terrorism Act 2009, this article is for you.
Creditors remain liable for defective goods
Creditors who fall within the definition of "supplier" under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA) will remain liable to consumers, following government review...
Employment law changes announced
As expected, the government has unveiled sweeping changes. We summarise them here...
New AML/CFT guidance released
Before you finish up for Christmas, take note that the AML/CFT Supervisors have this week released new and updated guidance.
Health & safety: first sentencing
WorkSafe New Zealand has reported the first sentencing decision under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 this week. The decision is the first guidance available about the interpretation of the Act... >
Contract and Commercial Law Act
With the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 coming into force on 1 September 2017, you should review your standard form business contracts to ensure they will be up-to-date. >
Sweeney Todd
Last month WorkSafe entered into an Enforceable Undertaking Agreement with St Kentigern College, following an incident at the school's 2016 production of Sweeney Todd where two students had their throats cut with a razor... >
Anti-money laundering
Lawyers, you should take note that the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill (the Bill) could be passed as early as June this year. New Zealand Lawyers need to prepare for this. >
New construction rules
The changes apply to commercial construction contracts entered into or renewed from Friday, 31 March 2017 where retention monies are required from subcontractors. Are you ready? >