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50 shades of a personal grievance
There have been many water cooler discussions in New Zealand workplaces (and workplaces around the world) about the latest 50 Shades of Grey movie. What has perhaps been discussed...
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Business Law Newsletter: February
In the latest Lane Neave Business Law Newsletter: Procurement update On 16 December 2016,...
Employers take note: major immigration compliance changes coming in on 1 April
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced the implementation of a very tough new policy...
LINZ Newsletter: February
Employer compliance: impacting your immigration status If you are wishing to secure an employment...
A defining case on premium – the recovery of costs associated with the recruitment of migrant labour
Many employers and recruitment companies alike, who rely in particular on migrant labour to supplement...
Lane Neave gets behind “Lose Your Mind” exhibition
Lane Neave is continuing its tradition of supporting the arts by taking up the...
Changes to the retentions regime – Construction Contracts Act 2002
It is common practice in the construction industry for retentions to be held under...
New immigration website launched
Lane Neave has launched a more informative, user-friendly website for immigration information, news and...
Examining the legal definition of “brother” for the purposes of bereavement leave
A steel worker who was told by his employer he was unable to take...
Lane Neave advises on the purchase of Solid Energy Assets
Lane Neave utilised years of experience in the coal sector to act for Bathurst...
Are you thinking about moving to New Zealand?
New Zealand is a popular choice for people wanting to move to a developed...
Lane Neave welcomes three new lawyers
Lane Neave continues its proud tradition of supporting and mentoring new legal graduates with...
Major Changes to the Skilled Migrant and Parent categories
Significant changes were announced by the New Zealand Government earlier this month around the...
Immigration New Zealand announce policy changes
Major changes to the Government’s New Zealand Residence Program have been announced today by...
We’ve been nominated for the finals!
Lane Neave recognised with award nominations Lane Neave has been chosen as a finalist...
Is volunteering considered “work”?
Lane Neave clients often ask for guidance around whether they can participate in “volunteer”...
Business Law Newsletter: technology update
There have been a number of developments in the technology space in recent months,...
90 Day trial period start date not necessarily first day of work
Employment Law alert The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) has released a decision regarding 90...
Business Law Newsletter: August
In the latest Lane Neave Business Law Newsletter: Don’t be a victim of your own...
Workplace Law Newsletter: August
In the August edition of the Lane Neave Workplace Law Newsletter: Procedure when investigating serious misconduct...
Brexodus to New Zealand?
Google searches for “How to move to New Zealand” have become a Google trend,...
Business Law Newsletter: July
In the latest Lane Neave Business Law Newsletter: Credit fees: are you being reasonable? A...
Congratulations to our four new lawyers
Lane Neave is delighted to announce that four law clerks have been admitted to...
Workplace Law Newsletter: July
In the July edition of the Lane Neave Workplace Law Newsletter: Pay equity in New Zealand...
Lane Neave building wins architecture award
The Lane Neave building at 141 Cambridge Terrace grabbed one of the top awards...
Immigration New Zealand’s Queenstown office set to close / centralised processing
Following a lengthy review, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that the INZ Queenstown...
Workplace Law Newsletter: June
In the June edition of the Lane Neave Workplace Law Newsletter: Three key ways HR...
Business Law Newsletter: May
In the latest Lane Neave Business Law Newsletter: Christchurch: from recovery to regeneration The future...
Workplace Law Newsletter: May
In the May Lane Neave Workplace Law Newsletter: Digger operator awarded $23,000.00 for constructive...
Lane Neave Charity Golf Day 2016
On 3 March 2016 the Lane Neave Charity Golf Day was held at the...
Getting it right: migrant recruitment and labour hire seminar
We invite all Canterbury recruitment and labour hire companies who currently are, or are...
Partners leading the way
Ben Russell and Andrew Shaw, Partners at Lane Neave, are presenting at the Legalwise...
Specialist Technology Law Partner
Graeme Crombie joined Lane Neave as a partner recently bringing his expertise in Technology...
A $25,000 lesson in record keeping
It is absolutely vital that organisations maintain accurate personal information about their customers and...
Changes to the Canterbury Skills Shortage List and e-visas / 2015 wrap-up
Employment & Health & Safety 2015 wrap-up 2015 has been a busy year for...
Parent companies: are you liable for your subsidiary’s debt?
The recent High Court decision involving Steel and Tube Holdings and Lewis Holdings  is...
Chris Anderson – a finalist in the New Zealand Law Awards
We congratulate Chris Anderson from our Christchurch office who was a finalist in the...
Welcome home…
At the end of September 2015 our four Christchurch offices once again came together...
Licensing and distribution arrangements
Each licensing and distribution situation differs, and it’s essential to have a good understanding...
Company Records and Registers
This backgrounder presents a brief outline of: The key provisions in company law relating...
Photography Law in New Zealand
What Is Unique About Photography At Law? There are many unique aspects to photography...