A death certificate forms part of the national register of the population of the country and is also an important family record. This article looks at the information needed to produce a complete and accurate death certificate.
When it comes to property sales, the legal principle of “caveat emptor”, or “buyer beware” applies subject to any warranties given by the vendor in the sale and purchase agreement. However, a recent Court of Appeal case confirms that this principle is also subject to the right of the purchaser not to be misled by the vendor or their agent.
Business gains are possible, but caution is required when joining the fourth industrial revolution. What needs to be considered by employers and employees alike is addressed in Alexandria Till’s article focussing on the gig economy and triangular employment agreements.
If you are considering excluding a child from your will, you need to be aware of potential claims that child may have against your estate. This article provides a brief summary of the rights children have under the Family Protection Act to challenge their parent’s wills.
Just as a border is not necessarily a barrier to trade, it is likewise not necessarily a barrier to pursuing a foreign entity or individual for a dispute or a debt. This article is a brief guide on matters to consider if you are faced with a cross-border dispute.
Are you considering subdividing your land? This article provides an overview of the subdivision process for freehold land comprised in one record of title.
The Overseas Investment Amendment Act 2018, which is set to bring significant changes to the Overseas Investment Act 2005, will come into force on 22 October 2018. This means that any agreement for sale and purchase of real estate signed on or after this date will be subject to the Act’s new restrictions and requirements.
Recent case law has provided further guidance to employers as to what they may wish to include in a bullying and harassment policy, and what will be considered in the absence of such a policy. Employers need to consider how they are fulfilling their duty of care to employees including, in particular, what they are doing to prevent bullying in their workplace.
Many clients wonder why they have to provide disclosure of their assets and liabilities when they are signing a separation agreement or contracting out agreement. This article explains why disclosure is so important and what could happen if this crucial step is overlooked.
Before you purchase a property, it is important to check the title to the property to see if there are any land covenants registered. The land covenants may contain restrictions, for example, on what you can build on the property and how you may use the property.