The Court of Appeal upholds the High Court’s decision and says “no 10-year long stop” for contribution claims under s 17 Law Reform Act 1936
In short The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s decision dismissing…
Cybercrime and Cyber Insurance
IntroductionCybercrimes are criminal acts committed using the Internet or…
Claims involving weathertightness and other defects. In or out, or a mix of both?
In ShortThe recent Court of Appeal judgment involving Napier City Council and…
WorkSafe New Zealand v Buttle [2022] NZDC 20694 – Whakaari White Island directors fail to have charges dismissed
The substantive hearing of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA)…
A lesson in proving damage: Body Corporate 328564 v Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited [2022]
In this proceeding, where McElroys acted for the defendant insurer, The High…
Lost in Translation: Some guidance on dealing with culturally and linguistically diverse parties
Increasingly the Courts are being called on to adjudicate disputes between…
Eyes Astern – Increased MTA Fines on the Horizon?
We are maintaining a watch on Ministry of Transport proposals to increase the…
Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia hands down judgment in Business Interruption Test Cases
IntroductionOn 5 February 2021, we reported on the highly anticipated decision…