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A ruling on "accounts receivable" and a rejection of the conclusions in Northshore Taverns web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Insolvency+%26+Reconstruction+Case+Note+-+August+2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_15_August_2011.pdf Week beginning 15 August 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_15_August_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_17_August_2011.pdf 17 August 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_17_August_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_10_August_2011.pdf 10 August 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_10_August_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_8_August_2011.pdf Week beginning 8 August 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_8_August_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert9August2011.pdf Financial Markets Conduct Bill draft released web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert9August2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert8August2011.pdf Non-Bank Deposit Takers Bill web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert8August2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/TaxUpdate-August2011.pdf Reform of the disputes resolution procedures - 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Federal Court hands down decision in favour of VIP Plastic Packaging's dip tube patent - Federal Court upholds innovation patents for treating mining waste - Full Federal Court upholds fish stunning innovation patents - US Supreme Court clarifies ownership of federally funded inventions under the Bayh-Dole Act - ICANN approves new gTLD program: .what next? - New trade mark tool launched to assist business owners select a business name web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IP+NEWS+2+AUGUST.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Envirolink-July2011.pdf Spatial Planning in AucklandWAI 262 Report ReleasedGreen GrowthCouncil misues further information powers to notify consent applicationEmissions Trading ReviewHousing Affordability web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Envirolink-July2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_27_July_2011.pdf 27 July 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_27_July_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert28July2011.pdf The Leaky Homes Financial Assistance Package web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert28July2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News+Alert+-+25+July+2011.pdf NBDT Licensing Cabinet Paper Released web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News+Alert+-+25+July+2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_21_July_2011.pdf 21 July 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_21_July_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_18_July_2011.pdf Week beginning 18 July 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_18_July_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert20July2011.pdf Market feedback on proposed levies web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert20July2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/FinancialServicesNewsletter-July2011.pdf AML/CFT Update web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/FinancialServicesNewsletter-July2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_11_July_2011.pdf Week commencing 11 July 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_11_July_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_13_July_2011.pdf 13 July 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_13_July_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert8July2011.pdf Liability for issuers and directors: R v Moses, Doolan & Young web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert8July2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/PolicyUpdate7July11.pdf Cigarette package - Why you should follow the debate web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/PolicyUpdate7July11.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News+Alert+-+6+July+2011.pdf Liability for issuers and directors: R v Steigrad web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News+Alert+-+6+July+2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_4_July_2011.pdf Week beginning 4 July 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_4_July_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_6_July_2011.pdf 06 July 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_6_July_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Energy+Update+July+2011.pdf Consumer Law Reform Bill - Electricity and GasGas Transmission: What would it take to get money on the table for new investment?National pPolicy Statement on Renewable Electricity GenerationEnvironmental Law for New Zealand's Seas web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Energy+Update+July+2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert1July2011.pdf FAA changes apply from today web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert1July2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert30June2011.pdf AML/CFT Regulations released web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert30June2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_29_June_2011.pdf 29 June 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_29_June_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert28June2011.pdf Update of Securities Regulations 2009 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert28June2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News+Alert+-+24+June+2011.pdf Financial Advisers Re-categorisation Regulations and Retirement Village Exemption Regulations web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News+Alert+-+24+June+2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EmploymentUpdateJune2011.pdf Protection of 'vulnerable' employees in a restructuring web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EmploymentUpdateJune2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_22_June_2011.pdf 22 June 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_22_June_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert21June2011.pdf FMA - Guidance on providing an information-only service web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert21June2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/HealthUpdate21June2011.pdf ANZTPA finally gets the green light web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/HealthUpdate21June2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Competitionnewsletter20June11.pdf Cartelists one step closer to jail web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Competitionnewsletter20June11.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_15_June_2011.pdf 15 June 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_15_June_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Envirolink+-+June+2011.pdf This month's Envirolink covers the Government's proposal for regulating environmental effects in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone, the progress of the Phase 2 resource management reforms, along with a recent Environment Court decision about the validity of tree protection rules. web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Envirolink+-+June+2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Compulsory_Acquisition_-_June_2011.pdf Christchurch - the complexities of compulsory acquisition web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Compulsory_Acquisition_-_June_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_13_June_2011.pdf Week beginning 13 June 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_13_June_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News+Alert+-+14+June+2011.pdf Anti-Money Laundering - Further Policy Decisions web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News+Alert+-+14+June+2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert13June2011.pdf Financial Advisers Re-categorisation Regulations and Retirement Village Exemption web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert13June2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert10June2011.pdf FMA - Third Party Funding - Discussion Document web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert10June2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlertArmitageCase10June2011.pdf Liability for financial advisers: Armitage v Church decision web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlertArmitageCase10June2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_8_June_2011.pdf 8 June 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_8_June_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/TaxUpdateJune2011.pdf Zero rate of approved issuer levy for qualifying corporate bonds web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/TaxUpdateJune2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_-_1_June_2011.pdf web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_-_1_June_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert2June2011.pdf Securities Law Review - New Cabinet paper web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert2June2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_30_May_2011.pdf Week beginning 30 May 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_30_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Envirolink-May2011.pdf Planning to develop land? Beware of the new National Environmental Standard on contaminated soilNational Policy Statement for fresh water and future water reformsA decade of aquaculture roadblocks soon to be liftedNew Environmental Protection Authority establishedCity Centre Masterplan web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Envirolink-May2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_25_May_2011.pdf 25 May 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_25_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/TheNewUnitTitlesAct.pdf The New Unit Titles Act web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/TheNewUnitTitlesAct.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/CurrentsalesandthenewUnitTitlesAct.pdf Current sales and the new Unit Titles Act web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/CurrentsalesandthenewUnitTitlesAct.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_23_May_2011.pdf Week beginning 23 May 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_23_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Techonology_Update_25_May_2011.pdf Taxpayers need to take a closer look at their software development expenditures web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Techonology_Update_25_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EstablishingaBusinessinNZ2011.pdf An introductory overview to doing business in New Zealand and answers to some frequently asked preliminary questions web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EstablishingaBusinessinNZ2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EstablishingaBusiness2011SimplChinese.pdf An introductory overview to doing business in New Zealand and answers to some frequently asked preliminary questions in Chinese web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EstablishingaBusiness2011SimplChinese.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_19_May_2011.pdf 19 May 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_19_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Environment_News_Alert_Cental_City_Masterplan_May_2011.pdf The Auckland Council has revealed its vision for the city centre in a recently released discussion document, which seeks feedback on the possible content of an Auckland City Centre Masterplan. web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Environment_News_Alert_Cental_City_Masterplan_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IPNews-20May.pdf - Federal Court finds Idameneo did not infringe trade mark, but did breach contract - Federal Court dispute gets hairy over trade marks on hair care products - An update for HAVANA CLUB rum fans - US trade mark registration barred from renewal - Belgian Court upholds decision on Google News service - Legal challenge to the UK Digital Economy Act fails - The National Broadband Network: Parliament passes two Bills - New Zealand introduces amendments to the Designs Act web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IPNews-20May.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Tax_Update_-_19_May_2011.pdf Budget 2011 - Kiwisaver web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Tax_Update_-_19_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_16_May_2011.pdf Week beginning 16 May 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_16_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/InsolvencyNewsAlert17May2011.pdf Raising the Bar - Commerce Committee proposes substantial amendments to Insolvency Practitioners Bill web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/InsolvencyNewsAlert17May2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_11_May_2011.pdf 12 May 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_11_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IntoToOurFirmEnglish.pdf Minter Ellison is the largest full-service law firm in the Asia Pacific and amongst the largest in the world. web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IntoToOurFirmEnglish.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Techonology_Update_May_2011.pdf Various articles web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Techonology_Update_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_9_May_2011.pdf Week beginning 9 May 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_9_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/FinancialServicesNews+-+KiwiSaver.pdf John Key has confirmed today that there will be changes to KiwiSaver in next week's budget. web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/FinancialServicesNews+-+KiwiSaver.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert4May2011.pdf NZ as funds hub: Exporting Financial Services report and Cabinet papers released web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert4May2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IP+News+3May.pdf - Patent held invalid by simple naming of compound in a prior art document - US court strikes down the "25% rule of thumb" for approximating damages - ECJ declares proposed unified patent litigation system is not compatible with EU law - Woolworths not restrained from using 'Honest to Goodness' in its advertising campaign - Betty Boop character caught in copyright controversy - Proposal for unified trans-Tasman Patent Attorney Regulatory Framework - New online tool introduced to evaluate Chinese IP litigation - CIELA - New Zealand approves Bill to address illegal file sharing - US Administration White Paper on intellectual property enforcement web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IP+News+3May.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/ThePrivateClientMayl2011.pdf Powers of AttorneyGift Duty web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/ThePrivateClientMayl2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_2_May_2011.pdf Week beginning 2 May 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_2_May_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Envirolink+-+April+2011.pdf Next steps for fresh waterEnergy strategy documents leakedSpatial Plan submissions due web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Envirolink+-+April+2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EmploymentUpdateApril2011.pdf Case Update - Vice Chancellor of Massey University v Wrigley & Kelly web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EmploymentUpdateApril2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Tax_Update_-_GST_Zero_Rating_short.pdf GST zero-rating of land transactions web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Tax_Update_-_GST_Zero_Rating_short.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert26April2011.pdf Discussion Document for NBDT Disclosure Requirements Released web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert26April2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert21April11.pdf Disciplinary Committee for financial advisers ready to conduct disciplinary proceedings web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert21April11.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_20_April_2011.pdf 20 April 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_20_April_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Competitionnewsletter20April11.pdf Commission squeezes $12 million out of Telecom web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Competitionnewsletter20April11.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/ConstructionNewsAlert20April2011.pdf Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011 - implications web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/ConstructionNewsAlert20April2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert19April2011.pdf Changes to Commission's AFA Adviser Business Statement Guide web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert19April2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewProspectusRegistrationProcess.pdf New Prospectus Registration Process web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewProspectusRegistrationProcess.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert18April2011.pdf New Class Exemption Notices web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert18April2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_11_April_2011.pdf Week beginning 11 April 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_11_April_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert14April.pdf Minter Ellison Rudd Watts hosts Opalesque Roundtable web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert14April.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_13_April_2011.pdf 13 April 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_13_April_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/China_Newsletter_March_April.pdf The China Newsletter explores the latest developments affecting the legal and regulatory environment in the Greater China region. This edition includes a Special Report on the Chinese Government's 12th Five Year Plan, identifying the opportunities and challenges for foreign investors looking to enter the dynamic China market. web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/China_Newsletter_March_April.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert8April.pdf Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill and Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill passed web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert8April.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IP_News-08_April_2011.pdf - EMI fails in the 'Kookaburra' copyright infringement appeal - AFACT to seek a High Court appeal of the iiNet decision - Enhancing interaction with consumers through edible substrates - Chinese patent law: what has changed? - ICANN approves .xxx domain name - Government presents Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising The Bar) Bill web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IP_News-08_April_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_7_April_2011.pdf 7 April 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_7_April_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News_Alert_-_7_April_2011.pdf Proposed changes to PIE rules for non-resident investors web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News_Alert_-_7_April_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert6April.pdf Financial Markets Authority Board Announced web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert6April.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_4_April_2011.pdf Week beginning 4 April 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_4_April_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_30_Mar_2011.pdf 30 March 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Health_News_Update_30_Mar_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/PropertyUpdate-March2011.pdf After the State of Emergency is lifted: What is the status of a 'stickered' building in Christchurch? web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/PropertyUpdate-March2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert30March.pdf Regulatory relief for Canterbury-based Financial Advisers web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert30March.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_28_March_2011.pdf Week beginning 28 March 2011 web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Cabinet_Report_Week_beginning_28_March_2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert29March.pdf Sector Risk Assessments released by Anti-Money Laundering Supervisors web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert29March.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EmploymentUpdateMarch2011.pdf Workplace bullying, Strike breakers and 100% contribution web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EmploymentUpdateMarch2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News+Alert+-+28+March+2011.pdf New Zealand parties required to obtain new US identification number web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/News+Alert+-+28+March+2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert25March.pdf Financial Advisers Act Regulations Announced web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/NewsAlert25March.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Construction+News+Alert+-+March+2011.pdf Leaky Buildings and Look-Through Companies web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Construction+News+Alert+-+March+2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IPNews-25March2011.pdf - Wild Geese trade mark is no Turkey - Formula One loses the race for the exclusive use of F1 - Australia and New Zealand move to integrate their patent examination process - ACIP releases report on patentable subject matter - Australian and US Patent Offices strengthen work sharing measures with new PCT-PPH pilot program - Bill introduced to exclude genes and biological materials from patentability - EU Parliament consents to a central EU patent system - WIPO introduces new online tool to conduct brand searches web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IPNews-25March2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Environment_News_Alert_-_Marine_and_Coastal_Area_Bill.pdf After months of high profile debate, the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill was passed today. web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Environment_News_Alert_-_Marine_and_Coastal_Area_Bill.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/ConsumerUpdateMarch2011.pdf The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has announced that it will introduce a Consumer Law Reform Bill to Parliament later this year. The Bill will update the Consumer Guarantees Act, Fair Trading Act, Weights and Measures Act and Sale of Goods Act and repeal four other pieces of consumer legislation; the Door to Door Sales Act, the Layby Sales Act, the Unsolicited Goods and Services Act, and the Auctioneers Act. web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/ConsumerUpdateMarch2011.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Tax_Update_Mar_2011_Look_through_companies.pdf Look-through companies web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/Tax_Update_Mar_2011_Look_through_companies.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IP+News+-+7+February.pdf Fitness Industry appeal upheld - No copyright in Telstra's telephone directories web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IP+News+-+7+February.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IP+News+-+13+December.pdf Music video copyright infringement claim dismissed - Copyright when work not created pursuant to employment contract - Queensland woman successful in appeal against sentence for copyright Infringement - Public relations providers go into meltdown over Court ruling - Court order forces LimeWire to close - Irish Court unable to act on internet copyright theft - Harry Potter copyright infringement claim will go to trial - No woman but plenty of crying for Bob Marley's estate web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/IP+News+-+13+December.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EstablishingaBusinessinNZSimplifiedChinese2010.pdf An introductory overview to doing business in New Zealand and answers to some frequently asked preliminary questions in Simplified Chinese web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/EstablishingaBusinessinNZSimplifiedChinese2010.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/TradePracticesLawBulletin.pdf New Zealand's highest court rules for the first time on misuse of market power web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/TradePracticesLawBulletin.pdf http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/PublicLawUpdate12Dec2011.pdf What's on the post-election policy agenda? web@minterellison.co.nz (Minter Ellison) Sun, 12 Dec 0201 00:00:00 +1130 http://www.minterellison.co.nz/publications/PublicLawUpdate12Dec2011.pdf