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Leaky homes: 144 homeowners vs James Hardie. James Hardie wins
Cladding manufacturer James Hardie wins legal battle by arguing that the claimants’ homes were leaky because they have been poorly built.
“No win no pay” agreement costs a lot
"No win no pay" means you have to pay if there is a win. And sometimes you pay a lot.
Who pays when a tree damages powerlines?
A party responsible for creating a state of affairs that unreasonably interferes with a neighbouring property is strictly liable for the consequences.
Uber London finds itself with 30,000 employees after the UK Supreme Court rules that Uber drivers are workers of the company
Uber drivers entitled to minimum wage, leave and other workers' rights
Risk of costs in scattergun multi-party litigation
A High Court decision on who should pay costs when a litigated case is discontinued.
Lawyers and the media, another reminder
Lawyers must protect and hold in strict confidence all information concerning a client. A recent decision from the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal ...
How to apply the Disputes Tribunal’s financial limit when there is a counterclaim
The Disputes Tribunal can only award damages up to the small limit prescribed by law. In a recent case, the High Court clarified how to ...
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