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High Court makes declarations on EQC flooding risk policy
Earthquakes

High Court makes declarations on EQC flooding risk policy

The High Court in Wellington has made a number of declarations outlining how the Earthquake Commission can deal with claims stemming from loss of l.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014
RESEND: Barfoot & Thompson wins appeal over non-disclosure of suicide in house sale
Market

RESEND: Barfoot & Thompson wins appeal over non-disclosure of suicide in house sale

Auckland real estate agency Barfoot & Thompson has won a High Court appeal against a censure it received for selling a Flat Bush property without d.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
Court of Appeal rejects Danone move to overturn stay on Fonterra damages suit
Court of Appeal

Court of Appeal rejects Danone move to overturn stay on Fonterra damages suit

The Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by French food company Danone to overturn a stay of proceedings in its damages suit against Fonterra Co.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Lawyers, WhaleOil and the changing media world
Blogging

Lawyers, WhaleOil and the changing media world

Cameron Slater's victory in court redefines journalism, provoking debate on press freedom and the evolving media landscape in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Sat, 11th Oct 2014
Telecom breach could cost $10m
Commerce Commission

Telecom breach could cost $10m

[UPDATED] Telecom could face a $10m fine after it was found to have breached the Commerce Act by the High Court today.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2009

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Vodafone changes ad, Telecom drops court case
Gaming

Vodafone changes ad, Telecom drops court case

Telecom drops high court case against rival telco following a number of changes to Vodafone's 'SuperNet' advertising campaign.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013
Vodafone: See you in court Telecom
Unified Communications

Vodafone: See you in court Telecom

Vodafone defends advertising campaign after Telecom files High Court complaint over misleading SuperNet branding.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2013
Apple talks tough in China iPad dispute - Updated
Apple

Apple talks tough in China iPad dispute - Updated

Apple escalates its legal feud with Proview in China, defending its iPad trademark rights and accusing Proview of defamation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2012
News: Apple fined, iOS apps on Apple TV, Mac version of The Old Republic important, and more!
Apple

News: Apple fined, iOS apps on Apple TV, Mac version of The Old Republic important, and more!

Apple fined £1.2m in Italy for misleading warranty practices, while developers make strides in iOS apps on Apple TV, and The Old Republic eyes Mac.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jan 2012
Limewire faces closure
Sony

Limewire faces closure

LimeWire is set for closure after a US Federal court ruled it guilty of copyright infringement, with the RIAA demanding USD $150,000 per violation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 14th May 2010