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Issues Paper – review of the Copyright Act 1994
At the end of November 2018 the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) released an Issues Paper focused on reviewing the Copyright Act 1994.  The Issues Paper is...
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Alternative pricing structures: earn-outs
You have found a buyer for your business (or a business you wish to...
Submissions called for on unfair commercial practices discussion paper
On 3 December 2018 Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi and Minister for...
Government’s use of algorithms
In October 2018 the Department of Internal Affairs and Statistics New Zealand released their...
Regulating cryptocurrencies in New Zealand
In September 2018 the Law Foundation published its report on cryptocurrencies.  You can access...
e-Invoicing – making trans-Tasman business e-asy
It is estimated that New Zealand and Australia process around 1.3 billion invoices each...
Commerce Commission prosecutes finance company for taking security over prohibited items
In the first prosecution of its kind by the Commerce Commission, Aotea Finance (West...
Commerce Commission granted new powers to study the competitiveness of New Zealand markets
Late last month, Parliament granted the Commerce Commission the power to conduct market studies. ...
The future of trusts – change is on the way
On 31 October 2018 the Justice Committee reported back to Parliament following its consideration...
Charities: are you risking your charitable status by accumulating funds?
A number of charities do not spend a lot of money, but instead choose...
Blocking the majority in a major transaction – all the more reason to have a shareholders’ agreement
A recent case heard before the Supreme Court, Baker v Hodder NZSC 78...
Banking and finance: consumer credit law update and personal property securities update
Consumer credit law update Earlier this year, the Government sought feedback from the public...
Structuring the sale of your business
If you have decided to sell your business or if you’ve had someone approach...
The Australian Consumer Data Right and Open Banking
Introduction In 2017 the Australian Government announced its intention to legislate a Consumer Data...
Lane Neave advises on Christ Church Cathedral joint venture agreement
Lane Neave has advised the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust (Reinstatement Trust) on the...
Cryptocurrencies – deciphering New Zealand’s approach to regulating digital tokens
If you’re thinking about providing a financial service in relation to cryptocurrencies, it’s critical...
A race with no winners: “gun-jumping” in the context of a merger or an acquisition
It is natural for merging businesses to want to take as many steps as...
Lane Neave advises Harrington’s Breweries on sale to Lion
Lane Neave was pleased to advise iconic Canterbury business, Harrington’s Breweries on the sale...
The Commerce Act and cartel conduct: what does it mean for your franchise?
Most of the amendments to the Commerce Act 1989 passed into law under the...