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COVID-19 Redundancies: Cutting Corners Courts Censure

The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) has recently issued a determination that considers redundancies implemented due to the Government’s COVID-19 restrictions: De Wys and Jenney v Solly�...

13.08.2020 Posted in COVID-19 & Employment Law

Losses caused by 2011 earthquakes not a “series of losses”

Moore v IAG New Zealand Limited [2020] NZCA 319

12.08.2020 Posted in Insurance Law

Cancelled Plans and Future Liabilities: A post lockdown annual holidays FAQ

COVID-19 has not only hit many employers hard in terms of economic impact, it has also confronted employers with many employment challenges that require urgent attention.

04.08.2020 Posted in Business Advice & Employment Law

A high bar to set aside statutory demands to enforce adjudication determinations under the Construction Contracts Act 2002

The “pay now argue later” principle underpins the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA). The recent decision of C&R Property Development Ltd v MR Civil Ltd confirms the importance of this pr...

31.07.2020 Posted in Construction Law

Design life in the spotlight

Blackpool Borough Council v Volkerfitzpatrick [2020] EWHC 1523 (TCC) In 2009, Blackpool Borough Council (Principal), as principal, contracted with Volkerfitzpatrick Ltd (Contractor), as head contracto...

10.07.2020 Posted in Construction Law & Litigation & Dispute Resolution

COVID-19 and the Future of Force Majeure

Not since Y2K have force majeure clauses been of so much focus.

24.06.2020 Posted in Business Advice & Corporate & Commercial law & COVID-19 & Trade and Commodities

Shareholder Agreements: The Corporate “Pre-nup”

You’ve got a great idea for a business and you’re pumped to get to work.

23.06.2020 Posted in Business Advice & Company Law

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