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G6 OF THE NZ BUILDING CODE (SOUNDPROOFING)

How Bob Russell (acoustic engineer) and Frana Divich (lawyer) resolved to write a teaching resource for their mutual clients, councils.

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SNEAKY, CREAKY & LEAKY

An article published in "The Property Lawyer" summarising Frana's co-presentation to the NZLS Property Law Conference on climate change, earthquake issues and leaky buildings.

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DEFECTIVE CLADDING

Supreme Court gives green light to claim against Carter Holt Harvey.

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EASING AN EMPLOYEE OUT - THE TRAPS

A dispute involving a disgruntled secondary teacher emphasises the importance of comprehensively resolving a claim at the earliest opportunity, says Paul Robertson.

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DEFECTIVE PROPERTIES - CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE OR NO CLAIM?

The WHT and the courts have leant towards findings of contributory negligence on the part of claimants where claimants have purchased property which they know is defective or is potentially defective.

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WHO NEEDS TO KNOW?

Paul takes a look at a case that perfectly illustrates the quagmire that faces an employer when considering how to investigate allegations against an employee subject to criminal charges, especially one who has name suppression.

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PRIVATE PRACTICE

Don't forget about your obligations as an employer under the Privacy Act 1993.

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WHEN MORE ARE NOT NECESSARILY MERRIER

For a litigant, the council is the perfect target.

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DOUBLE JEOPARDY

The Education Act imposes a duty on the Education Council to investigate serious misconduct. But what happens when that misconduct has also been investigated by the police and they’ve elected not to prosecute?

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TOO CASUAL

Can a casual employee raise a personal grievance? This question was answered in a recent decision of the Employment Relations Authority. Paul Robertson outlines the lessons to be learned.

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