December 2023
We refer to ourselves as being more than just lawyers or employees of a law firm and are proud to provide Music Law services to up-and-coming and established musicians.
What you may not know, is the musical talents of some of our team, and this ...
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December 2023
Congratulations to Sarah Wenborn, HR Manager, on being made a Life Member of the Kereru Sports & Cultural Club this month, for her services to the club. Sarah has been involved with the club for 20+ years in every capacity - player, coach, manager ...
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December 2023
In October our team were thrilled to be back cooking for Ronald McDonald House South Island’s Family Dinner Programme, after a few years of not being able to.
The team get a lot out of these evenings; contributing to such a worthwhile cause in ...
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It’s important for us to get full instructions from you when paying funds out of our trust account.
All lawyers must ensure that when paying money out of a client’s trust account, they have authority from the client to do so. This is ...
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It is estimated that around two-thirds of first home buyers in New Zealand seek assistance from their parents to purchase their first home. If you are contemplating supporting your child in purchasing their first home or subsequent property, you ...
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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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June 2023
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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