Issue 86

News

Property lawyers still in hot demand - By Darise Ogden

At 21, CLANZ conference gets extreme

Bringing a fresh approach to criminal justice issues

2008 NZLawyer Charity Golf Scramble

Lawlink energises its brand

Like it or not, Family Violence Courts are here to stay - By Amy Mansfield

Chief Justice shares wisdom on the North American legal experience - By Nina Khouri, associate, Gilbert Walker

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts named Employer of the Year - By Darise Ogden

Powering down for Earth Hour - By Darise Ogden

Plastic is no longer “fantastic” - By Lauren Dickinson

Features

Advising clients on the Electoral Finance Act 2007 - By Mai Chen, partner, Chen Palmer, Public Law Specialists

A testing time - In a tightening economy, the contest between liquidators and creditors over voidable transactions are likely to intensify. Rebecca Edwards looks at the new “continuing business relationship” test in section 292(4B) of the Companies Act 1993 and considers whether the “peak indebtedness” rule should be followed in New Zealand

Frustrating the Court’s power to modify trusts - By Anthony Grant, barrister, Auckland

Farewell to the Statute of Frauds and Perjuries - By Sue Tappenden, lecturer, School of Law, University of Waikato

Adapting to a new environment - In an extract from a paper presented at the recent LexisNexis Environmental and Climate Change Legal Symposium, Judge Bollard, Principal Environment Judge, Auckland, considers the effect on the Court of climate change

The long arm of the New Zealand tax system - If you’re thinking of making the move overseas, it pays to know just what impact such a move will have from an Inland Revenue perspective, especially if you intend to return to New Zealand. Thomas Pippos and Jayesh Dahya explain 

The Du Fresne refrain - The High Court has further clarified medical privacy and informed consent, reports Justin Graham

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