Triangles, privacy and a pandemic: navigating employment law in 2020
This newsletter discusses restructuring your business during a pandemic, understanding just what a triangular employment relationship is and what it means for you as an employer, and your new obligations under the Privacy Act 2020.… Read More
COLOUR UP FOR CANCER RAISES OVER $5,000
WRMK Lawyers’ COLOUR UP FOR CANCER raises over $5,000 for the Northland Cancer Society.… Read More
COLOUR UP FOR CANCER
This Daffodil Day, WRMK Lawyers will be saying WE CAN FOR CANCER and going CRAZY with our hair colour!… Read More
Using unqualified “tradies” may lead to unexpected consequences
While getting a “handy mate” to do work on your property at “mate’s rates” may seem like a good idea at the time, it can create problems later on.… Read More
Government rent relief scheme – not quite ready to roll
The proposed scheme would provide a process to determine the level of rent relief available to small businesses and a mechanism to resolve lease disputes between landlord and tenant.… Read More
WRMK Lawyers named as top ranking legal employer
WRMK Lawyers has been named as one of New Zealand’s best legal employers, named on NZ Lawyer’s 2020 inaugural Employer of Choice list.… Read More
WRMK Lawyers appoints new Director and new Associate
Congratulations to Simon Davies-Colley and Alice Chapman on their respective appointments as Director and Associate of the firm, effective 1 July 2020.… Read More
Rule changes mean less red tape for some home projects
Change is coming to the Building Act to allow more exemptions for building consents, saving costs and time for homeowners looking to upgrade their property.… Read More
Work underway to strengthen the Fair Trading Act
The Government is amending the Fair Trading Act. The Fair Trading Amendment Bill will introduce new protections for businesses and consumers, primarily aimed at preventing unconscionable conduct in trade and unfair contract terms.… Read More
Agree how to disagree: the importance of having a shareholders agreement
When decisions become difficult, having a shareholders agreement and robust company constitution prove their worth.… Read More
Getting commercial leases right: protect your premises and your cash flow
Recent developments have shown just how important having a comprehensive, well-drafted lease is when things go wrong.… Read More
Buying your first property during a pandemic – what do you need to know?
Buying property during a pandemic requires taking a few precautions. Here’s our top five tips you need to know before you sign up for your first home.… Read More