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Old law that makes verbal promises binding coming to fore

Thursday, 10 March 2016, 10:48 am | Stainton Chellew Barristers and Solicitors

Old law that makes verbal promises binding coming to the fore, as elderly increasingly isolated A law unique to New Zealand enacted in 1949 – which sets out criteria for people to claim against estates to honour the verbal promises of a deceased person ... More >>

Long term commercial-like leases the future?

Monday, 21 December 2015, 12:22 pm | Stainton Chellew Barristers and Solicitors

A changing residential rental property environment in New Zealand means that the time is ripe for landlords and tenants to consider longer term residential leases that are similar to commercial lease arrangements with rights to assign, sublet, ... More >>

Increased Internet access putting elderly at risk

Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 9:54 am | Stainton Chellew Barristers and Solicitors

Higher levels of Internet and email usage by the elderly has a dark side, as vulnerable seniors find themselves increasingly at risk from sophisticated Internet scams and fraudsters, and without adequate protection from the legal system. More >>

Lawyers should be a last resort for VW owners

Thursday, 15 October 2015, 1:44 pm | Stainton Chellew Barristers and Solicitors

Owners of Volkswagen and other makes of vehicles affected by the global emissions scandal are being advised by one law firm to consider lawyers as the last resort, and instead follow due process to recover any losses they might suffer as a result ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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