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Martelli McKegg publishes regular newsletters to tell you about business and legal developments in New Zealand. Our experienced lawyers’ insights help you to understand how your personal or business interests may be affected.

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Recent newsletters have discussed:


 

Playing it Safe in Commercial Transactions

posted: 24th February 2010


Prior negotiations and information exchanges rarely take precedence in Court over a formal written agreement. If the agreement fails to accurately record your intention or unders.  read more »

New Streamlined Process for Civil Claims in District Court

posted: 12th November 2009


New streamlined process for civil claims in District Court. From 1 November, the District Court will follow a new process for civil claims. The new process is intended to be qui.  read more »

International registration of trade marks – new bill with Select Committee

posted: 3rd August 2009


Registering trade marks overseas may soon become much easier with the introduction of the Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement) Amendment Bill 2008. If enacted, .  read more »

Real Estate sale agreements - which one do you choose?

posted: 1st July 2009


Whether you are looking to buy or sell property anywhere in New Zealand, you need to be aware that there will soon be three different "standard" agreements for sale and purchase .  read more »

Changes to the Resource Management Act will simplify consent

posted: 1st June 2009


The Resource Management Act (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill was introduced into Parliament in February 2009. The proposed changes may help bring your plans to fruit.  read more »

Enduring powers of attorney – new legislation in effect from late 2008

posted: 1st May 2009


Changes to the law governing powers of attorney came into effect on 26 September 2008. The changes are designed to better protect the donor (person who originally sets up the pow.  read more »