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The “like” button: social media plugins and liability for data transfers
On 29 July 2019 the European Court of Justice released a decision on the liability of website operators for the transfer of personal information through social media plugins, such...
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Medium size threshold proposed for small “Code companies”
A bill currently before Parliament will introduce a “medium size” threshold for unlisted companies...
Lane Neave acts on sale of three large retirement villages to NZX listed company
National law firm, Lane Neave, has acted for the family owned Sanderson Group on...
Medical incapacity: a recent update
This article provides a summary of two recent cases which involve interesting issues relating...
What you really need to know about the recent Mitre 10 ‘living wage’ decision
The recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision and subsequent upholding of this decision by...
Government announces Resource Management Act overhaul
More, and potentially big, changes in the pipeline: Government announces Resource Management Act overhaul...
Immigration July newsletter
In this edition: Partnership-Based Temporary Visa applications: stuck between a rock and hard place...
Latest survey ranks Lane Neave as the most female friendly firm in New Zealand
Results from the LawFuel Gender Survey, completed in April 2019, lists Lane Neave as...
Lane Neave Solicitor wins second place in the New Zealand Society of Construction Law essay competition
Lane Neave Solicitor, Carlos Smith-Diaz, picked up second prize in the New Zealand Society of...
Distorting reality: deepfakes and the rise of deception
Emerging technologies are making it easier to create and manipulate information, by creating realistic...
Integrating drones into New Zealand’s aviation landscape
Drone use is expected to grow into a multi-billion dollar market globally over the...
Farm Debt Mediation Bill
The Farm Debt Mediation Bill (No 2) (Bill) has recently been introduced to Parliament...
2 Cheap Cars fined nearly $500k for short-changing consumers on marketing claims
Motor vehicle dealer 2 Cheap Cars recently received a fine of $438,000 under the...
A temporary change in location: employers of work-visa holders beware
Scenario: A multinational engineering firm advertises an Engineering Technician vacancy on Seek and LinkedIn...
Bereavement leave for miscarriage or still-birth
The Holidays (Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage) Amendment Bill (No 2) (Bill) was introduced to...
Increase in parental leave payments
The Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (Act) provides the minimum leave entitlements...
When does a volunteer become an employee?
It is not uncommon for relatives to lend a helping hand in family-owned business...
Lane Neave welcomes two new partners
National law firm, Lane Neave, is proud to welcome two new Partners in recognition...
Lane Neave announce two promotions
Lane Neave is excited to announce the following promotions, effective from 1 July 2019....
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities first Bill introduced
The Minister for Housing and Urban Development has introduced the first of two Bills...