Law Commission
If reelected Labour says it'll establish a formal class actions regime as part of a justice system where 'New Zealanders are not blocked by cost'
15th Sep 23, 11:49am
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If reelected Labour says it'll establish a formal class actions regime as part of a justice system where 'New Zealanders are not blocked by cost'
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Law firm Chapman Tripp is urging the Government to act on Law Commission recommendations to establish a proper legal framework for class actions
3rd Jul 23, 9:40am
Law firm Chapman Tripp is urging the Government to act on Law Commission recommendations to establish a proper legal framework for class actions
Lisa Marriott argues we need consistency in how financial crimes are treated, suggesting sentencing guidelines are a good place to start
15th Apr 23, 9:00am
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Lisa Marriott argues we need consistency in how financial crimes are treated, suggesting sentencing guidelines are a good place to start
Is there a moral rationale for giving the claim that 'words breed deeds' the strongest possible legal expression?
13th Feb 23, 7:31am
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Is there a moral rationale for giving the claim that 'words breed deeds' the strongest possible legal expression?
Nine years after the Law Commission rejected the idea, the Ministry of Justice recommends reconsidering a beneficial ownership register for trusts
8th Nov 22, 12:02pm
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Nine years after the Law Commission rejected the idea, the Ministry of Justice recommends reconsidering a beneficial ownership register for trusts
Geof Mortlock argues government transparency and accountability are inadequate, meaning the Official Information Act needs to be strengthened
30th Aug 22, 10:26am
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Geof Mortlock argues government transparency and accountability are inadequate, meaning the Official Information Act needs to be strengthened
The global anti-money laundering watchdog suggested NZ consider developing a register of trusts. But even as it bolsters beneficial ownership information on companies & limited partnerships the government isn't taking this advice. Why?
6th Apr 22, 2:02pm
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The global anti-money laundering watchdog suggested NZ consider developing a register of trusts. But even as it bolsters beneficial ownership information on companies & limited partnerships the government isn't taking this advice. Why?
LGNZ says a cap on the liability of councils is needed to address advances in housing construction
13th Jul 19, 9:16am
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LGNZ says a cap on the liability of councils is needed to address advances in housing construction
Rebecca Sellers puts the spotlight on the Government's long awaited review of insurance contract law
15th Mar 18, 9:55am
Rebecca Sellers puts the spotlight on the Government's long awaited review of insurance contract law
Government commits to reviewing archaic laws criticised for putting consumers on the back foot when dealing with insurers
6th Mar 18, 11:47am
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Government commits to reviewing archaic laws criticised for putting consumers on the back foot when dealing with insurers
Lawyer concerned insurers' archaic practice of good faith risks seeing society take a backwards step when it comes to mental health awareness
16th Aug 17, 11:16am
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Lawyer concerned insurers' archaic practice of good faith risks seeing society take a backwards step when it comes to mental health awareness
MBIE striving to diagnose whether a problem exists due to a lack of transparency on company and trust beneficial ownership
4th Aug 17, 5:02am
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MBIE striving to diagnose whether a problem exists due to a lack of transparency on company and trust beneficial ownership
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff calls for the introduction of a building warranty or insurance scheme to avoid ratepayers forking out another $600m in a leaky homes saga; Govt to release paper on this soon
17th Jun 17, 8:18am
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff calls for the introduction of a building warranty or insurance scheme to avoid ratepayers forking out another $600m in a leaky homes saga; Govt to release paper on this soon
Rebecca Sellers says it is past time to change our laws with regard to duty of disclosure to insurers, something our Law Commission recommended in 1996
31st May 17, 5:02pm
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Rebecca Sellers says it is past time to change our laws with regard to duty of disclosure to insurers, something our Law Commission recommended in 1996
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister commits to a 'significant package of insurance contract law reform in 2018'; Admits archaic disclosure rules are divisive
23rd May 17, 9:15am
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister commits to a 'significant package of insurance contract law reform in 2018'; Admits archaic disclosure rules are divisive
Bank lobby group airs concerns for bank funding stemming from government's trust law reform, calls for public information campaign
26th Jan 17, 4:05pm
Bank lobby group airs concerns for bank funding stemming from government's trust law reform, calls for public information campaign
Andrew Hooker advocates it is high time insurers started following the same rules as the rest of us when we enter into contracts
18th Apr 16, 7:15pm
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Andrew Hooker advocates it is high time insurers started following the same rules as the rest of us when we enter into contracts
Cybersecurity firm calls for Government to pick up the pace revamping the Privacy Act 1993 to make it mandatory for agencies attacked by cyber criminals to tell the individuals affected
13th Apr 16, 11:54am
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Cybersecurity firm calls for Government to pick up the pace revamping the Privacy Act 1993 to make it mandatory for agencies attacked by cyber criminals to tell the individuals affected
Insurance lawyer Andrew Hooker on how to make sure your insurance broker or financial adviser doesn't pocket more of your money than they should
3rd Mar 16, 3:42pm
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Insurance lawyer Andrew Hooker on how to make sure your insurance broker or financial adviser doesn't pocket more of your money than they should
Lawyer explains what it takes to get blacklisted by your insurer
Focus of proposed new trust laws to give beneficiaries a clearer standing and better access to the law when needed
19th Sep 13, 12:59pm
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Focus of proposed new trust laws to give beneficiaries a clearer standing and better access to the law when needed
Law Commission recommends new law for trusts clarifying legal rights and duties of people who use trusts to manage their assets
11th Sep 13, 3:19pm
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Law Commission recommends new law for trusts clarifying legal rights and duties of people who use trusts to manage their assets
Andrew Hooker wants law reform to eliminate special legal privilege insurers have
27th Aug 13, 5:01pm
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Andrew Hooker wants law reform to eliminate special legal privilege insurers have
Andrew Hooker calls on the Govt to pass the Law Commission's recommended changes for how insurance disclosure works, limiting the insurers' privileged position
25th Feb 13, 10:22am
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Andrew Hooker calls on the Govt to pass the Law Commission's recommended changes for how insurance disclosure works, limiting the insurers' privileged position
Michael Coote warns a narrow clique of bureacrats believe family trust law should be fixed to stop tax cheats and money launderers. Your view?
24th Mar 11, 7:34pm
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Michael Coote warns a narrow clique of bureacrats believe family trust law should be fixed to stop tax cheats and money launderers. Your view?