by Stewart Germann | Jun 2, 2023 | General
There are no franchise-specific laws in New Zealand. However, as you would expect, existing laws protect franchisees, the main three being the Fair Trading Act 1986, the Commerce Act 1986 and the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017. There is no legal definition of...
by Professor Leslie Thomas KC | Jun 2, 2023 | Criminal
This week we will explore some of the alternative models of justice that have been proposed to address the critiques of criminal law and create a more just and equitable system. Restorative justice Restorative justice aims to repair the harm caused by criminal...
by Reweti Kohere | Jun 2, 2023 | Employment
Legal workers in New Zealand’s private firms are the least satisfied with their pay and job, a new report from the Aotearoa Legal Workers’ Union (ALWU) has found. The finding contrasts to those working for nongovernmental organisations (NGOs), barristers’ chambers or...
by Reweti Kohere | Jun 2, 2023 | Wills & Trusts
To date, New Zealand has followed Canada’s lead in recognising a fiduciary relationship between parents and children but the scope of the relationship is yet to be settled. Does a fiduciary relationship exist between a parent and child? The answer will be determined...
