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UK/New Zealand Trade Deal Takes Flight
03 Nov 2021
November 3, 2021

The UK and New Zealand have reached an in-principle agreement on the framework of a trade deal. Here’s what content creators and digital makers can expect.

Luiz Buck

Luiz Buck

Senior Associate

Andrew Dentice

Andrew Dentice

Partner

November 3, 2021

The UK and New Zealand have reached an in-principle agreement on the framework of a trade deal. Here’s what content creators and digital makers can expect.

Palmer v Alalääkkölä
01 Nov 2021
November 1, 2021

Here’s our view on a recent High Court decision which looked into art, copyright, and relationship property.

November 1, 2021

Here’s our view on a recent High Court decision which looked into art, copyright, and relationship property.

Social media is only part of the problem
28 Oct 2021
October 28, 2021

Facebook has hit the headlines again for the wrong reasons. Whistle Blowers are suggesting that it has made decisions that put profit before the safety and wellbeing of its users.

Simon Martin

Simon Martin

Partner

October 28, 2021

Facebook has hit the headlines again for the wrong reasons. Whistle Blowers are suggesting that it has made decisions that put profit before the safety and wellbeing of its users.

Common sense consumerism
11 Oct 2021
October 11, 2021

The Court’s recent dismissal of the Commerce Commission’s case against Bunnings provides guidance on the use of taglines under the Fair Trading Act.

Sarah Pearce

Sarah Pearce

Senior Associate

October 11, 2021

The Court’s recent dismissal of the Commerce Commission’s case against Bunnings provides guidance on the use of taglines under the Fair Trading Act.

AI: Artificial Inventor?
23 Sep 2021
September 23, 2021

The Federal Court of Australia says a machine can be an “inventor”, but the Patents Office disagrees…

Tim Mahood

Tim Mahood

Partner

September 23, 2021

The Federal Court of Australia says a machine can be an “inventor”, but the Patents Office disagrees…

Regulation Alert: New Rules for Retail Payments System
20 Sep 2021
September 20, 2021

A new regulatory regime for the retail payments system is brewing. Here’s a quick rundown on what to expect.

September 20, 2021

A new regulatory regime for the retail payments system is brewing. Here’s a quick rundown on what to expect.

Firm News - IoD Emerging Director Award
20 Sep 2021
September 20, 2021

We are delighted to announce that partner Anchali Anandanayagam has won the Institute of Directors (IoD) Auckland Branch’s Emerging Director Award.

Simon Martin

Simon Martin

Partner

September 20, 2021

We are delighted to announce that partner Anchali Anandanayagam has won the Institute of Directors (IoD) Auckland Branch’s Emerging Director Award.

Adapting Business at Pace - A Yarn Live
17 Sep 2021
September 17, 2021

Adapting business at pace and during a pandemic is nothing short of inspiring. Hosted by Ryan Ashton, tune into 'Yarn Live' to hear from the team as they share their insights.

September 17, 2021

Adapting business at pace and during a pandemic is nothing short of inspiring. Hosted by Ryan Ashton, tune into 'Yarn Live' to hear from the team as they share their insights.

More Fair, More Responsibility
26 Aug 2021
August 26, 2021

Important changes to the Fair Trading Act 1986 were passed into law last week.

Sarah Pearce

Sarah Pearce

Senior Associate

August 26, 2021

Important changes to the Fair Trading Act 1986 were passed into law last week.

Beware the re-share
18 Aug 2021
August 18, 2021

Sarah Cachopa outlines a recent case in relation to the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015, reports of which are on the rise, sending a cautionary message to all social media users.

August 18, 2021

Sarah Cachopa outlines a recent case in relation to the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015, reports of which are on the rise, sending a cautionary message to all social media users.

Bathurst: Supreme Court gold nuggets among the coal
09 Aug 2021
August 9, 2021

Contractual interpretation and the Supreme Court’s important decision in Bathurst could impact all New Zealand contracts, particularly if things don’t go as planned.

Tim Mahood

Tim Mahood

Partner

August 9, 2021

Contractual interpretation and the Supreme Court’s important decision in Bathurst could impact all New Zealand contracts, particularly if things don’t go as planned.

Life Story Rights - Do I Need Them?
05 Aug 2021
August 5, 2021

It’s a question that we often get asked by content creators. The answer seems to surprise people.

Caitlin Hadlee

Caitlin Hadlee

Special Counsel

August 5, 2021

It’s a question that we often get asked by content creators. The answer seems to surprise people.

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