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How to break up with a suspected money launderer: High Court Guidance

The High Court has provided guidance on how to end a business relationship with a suspected money launderer.

15.04.2021 Posted in Business Advice & Regulatory

The Commerce Commission is set to undertake a market study into the Retail Grocery Sector

On 17 November 2020 the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs announced a market study into the retail grocery sector through the Commerce Commission under Part 3A of the Commerce Act 1986 (Act).�...

23.11.2020 Posted in Business Advice & Regulatory & Trade and Commodities

Privacy Act 2020: new obligations to report privacy breaches

The Privacy Act 2020 creates a new requirement to report serious privacy breaches, as from 1 December 2020.

25.09.2020 Posted in Business Advice & Employment & Regulatory

High Court recognizes “property” in cryptocurrency

Introduction Last week the High Court issued its decision in Ruscoe & Moore v Cryptopia Ltd (in liquidation) [2020] NZHC 728. The decision is notable, being the first of its kind in New Zealan...

16.04.2020 Posted in Regulatory

Complaints are on the rise: A snapshot of complaints made to the Commerce Commission

The Commerce Commission (Commission) has recently released a snapshot of the complaints it has received in the year to 30 June 2019. A copy of the Commission’s report can be viewed here. The snaps...

25.11.2019 Posted in Regulatory

Unfair Contract Terms: High Court issues its first declaration

On 12 November 2019 the High Court issued its first declaration under the Fair Trading Act 1986 (FTA) that terms in a standard form consumer contract are unfair.[1] The Commerce Commission (Commiss...

14.11.2019 Posted in Regulatory

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