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Trust eSpeaking – Spring Edition 2011

7 September 2011. by Johnston Lawrence.

In this edition, we have articles on:

  • Gift Duty Abolition: from 1 October 2011
  • Rest Home Care – don’t expect government handouts
  • Trustee liability as vendor under an Agreement for Sale &amp

Property Speaking, Winter 2011

2 August 2011. by Eddy Allan.

In this issue:

  • New Unit Titles Legislation now in Force: New rules for body corporate and unit title holders
  • Buyers Beware: No LIM or builder’s report?
  • Property Briefs:

-       Rest… Continue reading

Rural eSpeaking – Winter Issue

25 July 2011. by Eddy Allan.

In this Winter edition:

  • Beware the traps of the Abolition of Gift Duty: Don’t embark on a frenzy of gifting in October
  • Improving Health and Safety on the Farm: Moral, social and economic

Fineprint – Winter 2011

15 July 2011. by Johnston Lawrence.

In this Winter 2011 issue of fineprint we take a look at:

  • Cancelling a commercial lease when a tenant defaults
  • What forestry land owners need to be aware of under the Climate Change

Sarah Hosegood Admitted to the Bar

13 June 2011. by Eddy Allan.

The team here at JL recently celebrated Sarah’s final step in becoming a fully fledged solicitor.

As reported recently Sarah, who joined the firm as a law clerk in 2007, completed her law degree… Continue reading

Commercial eSpeaking, May 2011

20 May 2011. by Johnston Lawrence.

Inside this autumn issue you’ll find articles on:

  • Franchising: The pros and cons
  • Anti-Competitive Behaviour: Avoid it at all costs
  • Business Briefs: New copyright law – PPSA: Australian style – Digital

Property Speaking 6, May 2011

3 May 2011. by Johnston Lawrence.

In this issue of Property Speaking: 

  • The Solicitor’s Approval Clause and how it cannot be used to cancel an agreement on a whim
  • Christchurch Earthquake – adapting to the issues around buying

Newsbrief – Autumn Edition 2011

28 April 2011. by Eddy Allan.

In this issue we pay tribute to Director and LDR team leader Roger Chapman who retires this year. We then welcome Nicholas Burley to the firm as a new Director and LDR team leader. 

Angela O’Meara takes… Continue reading

New Director Nicholas Burley

11 April 2011. by Eddy Allan.

The Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Burley as a new Director of our team. A quality practitioner, Nicholas brings a wealth of experience and skill and adds a new dimension to our legal… Continue reading

Sarah Hosegood Completes Professionals, Rejoins JL

5 April 2011. by Eddy Allan.

The Directors and team here at JL are very pleased to welcome Sarah Hosegood back into the fold on a fulltime basis this month.

Sarah has been a law clerk in our LDR team… Continue reading

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