Although bullying is nothing new, the digital age has given rise to a new breed of bullying, known as cyber-bullying.

Mortgagee sales provide an opportunity for some buyers to potentially “grab a bargain”. However, buyers should not be blinkered by potential profits and need to remain vigilant, as the risks attached to mortgagee sales may be significant.

The Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 ('the Act') was implemented last year as a response to public demands for better protection for young drivers.

Where a lease term ends either due to expiration of the lease term or an earlier date as a result of a default by the tenant, there are a number of issues that arise for consideration by the landlord and/or tenant.

Illegal and counterfeit goods have become a 'hot topic', with much news coverage of the consequences of illegal downloading and internet piracy.

The Government passed legislation to abolish gift duty effective from 1 October 2011. What does this mean for our clients and, in particular, clients who have Family Trusts or may be considering setting up a Family Trust?

Running a business has its risks – the worst case being the entity going out of business and having to shut down.

The Child and Family Protection Bill was unanimously passed into law in August this year and focuses onkeeping children safe where there have been instances of family violence in the home.

Many of us are unfamiliar with what a Coroners Court is or what they do, yet their services are crucial to our community. This article seeks to briefly describe the function and purpose of the Coroners Court and the services it provides.

The Unit Titles Act 2010 (the ‘2010 Act’) came into force on 20 June 2011 and replaced the Unit Titles Act 1972.

The internet has totally revolutionised the entertainment industry.

A recent case has drawn media attention due to the finding by the Court of Appeal that a disability services worker, sleeping over at a community home, was entitled to receive at least the minimum wage whilst sleeping.

Following the recent marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the expectation of children in the future raises the question of succession.

There are a raft of alterations to the Employment Relations Act and Holidays Act being implemented shortly, are you ready for them?

The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (‘the Act’) provides guarantees for consumers on goods and services ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic and household use.

In May 2010 the Government announced the introduction of flow-through treatment of profits and losses for closely held companies.

Email disclaimers have become the norm for many businesses and organisations. We all tend to overlook them - but are they legally binding?

Thinking about downsizing? With the continuing effects of the economic downturn 'kicking in', interest rates on the increase, and commentators predicting a flat property market, you may be contemplating downsizing, debt reduction or disposing.

Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker offers some sage advice for earthquake affected homeowners.