A Canadian court was recently asked to decide who should get to keep the family dogs in a separation. In that case, the wife wanted to treat the issue like a dispute about children and asked the...Read More
The idea of arguing a client’s case in court is iconic of the legal profession. However, going to court is not always the best way to resolve an issue and there is a range of alternative dispute...Read More
How can owners and occupiers of buildings know they are safe? What are the rules and requirements for assessing damaged buildings? How serious does an aftershock need to be in order for...Read More
This article is motivated by my concern that people affected by the November 14 earthquake may not fully appreciate the complexities and difficulties they will inevitably encounter when...Read More
The recent decision of the High Court in Lee v Auckland City Council has helped shed some light on the liability of Councils in leaky homes cases. The facts The Lees purchased a house from...Read More
A recent Court of Appeal case serves as a further reminder that financial arrangements entered into for accounting purposes may have significant implications for relationship property matters in...Read More