Unit titles are a type of property commonly seen in apartment or multi-unit developments. They are subject to the Unit Titles Act 2010 and are governed by a Body Corporate comprised of each unit owner. On the sale of a unit title property, the ...
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For centuries, paintings, sculptures and other artistic works have been admired, critiqued, sold, purchased, and exchanged. But what are the ownership rules around these artistic works?
Who owns the copyright in artistic works?
Under copyright ...
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June 2023
The people of MML are an active bunch; with health and wellness being encouraged and celebrated. We have regular “gym-bunnies”, budding potential Silver Fern netballers and those who like to unwind at the golf course. Recently a number of staff ...
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Separation is a difficult time for children. When making plans on how you and your partner are going to share the care of your children there are practical things you need to think about such as:
· The age of your children.
· How long they ...
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Were you adequately provided for in a loved one’s Will?
Losing a loved one, family member, or friend is a very emotional time. It can also be a very challenging time if the deceased’s Will provides something which is different from what you ...
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June 2023
The 2022 annual Hugh Cottrell Award: Child & Family Law Prize was awarded to Stella Smith, in March this year.
In 2017 the partners of Mortlock McCormack Law established an annual prize in recognition of academic excellence in Child and Family Law ...
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You may have a trust for a variety of reasons, whether for asset structuring or estate planning purposes, or perhaps to benefit a charitable cause or community group. You could be the beneficiary of a particular trust settled by somebody ...
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None of us like to think about the possibility of being unable to make decisions for ourselves. However, as we grow older, or due to an unforeseen event, it is possible that we might need someone to step up and make decisions about our personal care ...
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Crypto Currency and Estate Planning
Crypto currency poses a unique challenge for estate planning. It is an asset that is often overlooked by will-makers. Given the decentralised nature of its storage, it can also be irretrievable by those few ...
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While Canterbury basked in January sunshine, the North Island was hit by record rainfall that left roads closed, communities cut off, and Elton John cancelled. The flooding and landslides caused millions of dollars of damage.
Then February ...
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