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Commercial

Partner, David Smillie regularly writes a column, which appears in the business section of the Otago Daily Times on alternative Saturdays.
The comments contained in these articles are intended to provide general information only. Specialist legal advice that suits your particular circumstances should always be obtained and only that advice should be relied on.

New guidance on Habitual Investor and Securities ACT
When is a real estate agent's commission payable?
Room without a view?
Battle of breweries over brand name
The Consumer Guarantees Act and a third party repairer
Guidance on obligations that are less than absolute
Statutory demands and solvency
Wake-up call for sleeping directors
Purchaser liable for obligations of unincorporated company
Useful commercial reminders
Director in breach of fair trading act for dishonest promise to pay
Supreme court confirms fair trading act protection for experienced investors
Securities act review : proposed reforms for exempt investors
New Unit Titles Act to Bring In Comprehensive Change
Commerce act applies to all: the trade me example
FURTHER GUIDANCE ON CONDITIONAL CONTRACTS: FINANCE CONDITIONS
SIMPLE BUSINESS REVIEW SUGGESTIONS TO START 2011
WATER REPORT
Don't Ambush The Rugby World Cup
The Personal Property Securities Act
COMMERCIAL GUARANTEES
Personal Property Securities Act: Parting with Possession of Assets ? Take Care
Changes Ahead For Securities Law
David v Goliath : More Trade Mark Wars
Gifts & Family Trusts: When Is There Intent To Defraud A Creditor?
Due Diligence Does Not Negate Vendor Warranties
Restraint of Trade
Commercial Law - ADLS Lease
Commercial Law - No "Pooling" of Assets Allowed
Rural

Partner, Nathan Adams regularly writes a monthly column, which appears in the Southern Rural Life.
The comments contained in these articles are intended to provide general information only. Specialist legal advice that suits your particular circumstances should always be obtained and only that advice should be relied on.

Release of information on potentially contaminated land
Legitimate effluent disposal
Personal Property Securities Act 1999 : could it apply to you?
Getting paid
In case of a split, know property entitlements
Trusts - commonly used but are they understood?
Animal Welfare - Recent Developments
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