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Buy Now, Regulate Soon
17 Dec 2021
December 17, 2021

Submissions closed yesterday on MBIE's discussion paper Buy-Now, Pay-Later and increased intervention in the sector in NZ seems inevitably on the horizon.

Andrew Dentice

Andrew Dentice

Partner

Kyra Vince

Kyra Vince

Special Counsel – Knowledge

December 17, 2021

Submissions closed yesterday on MBIE's discussion paper Buy-Now, Pay-Later and increased intervention in the sector in NZ seems inevitably on the horizon.

Ten simple things
08 Dec 2021
December 8, 2021

Here are ten simple, random things to think about when setting up a new business.

December 8, 2021

Here are ten simple, random things to think about when setting up a new business.

Funding the Future
30 Nov 2021
November 30, 2021

SPAC IPOs are being used in record breaking numbers to fund a new wave of disruptive technologies. Find out what a SPAC IPO is and how's changing the future of Urban Mobility.

November 30, 2021

SPAC IPOs are being used in record breaking numbers to fund a new wave of disruptive technologies. Find out what a SPAC IPO is and how's changing the future of Urban Mobility.

Cyber Security for Start-ups
17 Nov 2021
November 17, 2021

When it comes to cyber attacks, there is no such thing as a target being too small. In fact, there are a number of reasons why start-ups may be more likely to be targeted.

Anchali Anandanayagam

Anchali Anandanayagam

Partner

November 17, 2021

When it comes to cyber attacks, there is no such thing as a target being too small. In fact, there are a number of reasons why start-ups may be more likely to be targeted.

The Screen Industry Workers Bill
08 Nov 2021
November 8, 2021

The Screen Industry Workers Bill (SIWB) will replace the Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Amendment Act 2010 (better known as the Hobbit Law).

Anchali Anandanayagam

Anchali Anandanayagam

Partner

November 8, 2021

The Screen Industry Workers Bill (SIWB) will replace the Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Amendment Act 2010 (better known as the Hobbit Law).

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.

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