Law stories - Page 3

NZ Govt asks: What does digital convergence mean for us?
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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The New Zealand Government has launched a Green Paper and work programme that explores digital convergence, looking at challenges and opportunities.

Carter Holt cladding 'inherently defective', appeal court hears
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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edutech
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law
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school
Carter Holt Harvey's cladding sheets and systems used through 880 school buildings were "inherently defective" and the Ministry of Education is entitl

Don't lose your job with one quick tweet
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Social Media and the Law is the newly published book that covers a variety of topics and is said to be essential reading for the business community.

Guilty classes
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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wearables
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law
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police
I was browsing through a few of the technology sites and blogs I visit regularly and came across a story that I found pretty fascinating and wanted to share with NetGuide readers.

UK juror jailed for researching defendant online
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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University lecturer found guilty of contempt of court faces six months in prison.

Legal threats halt Steve Jobs action figure
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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law
Hong Kong company pulls figurine under 'immense pressure' from lawyers and Jobs' family.

Texas juror sentenced for befriending defendant on Facebook
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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social media
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law
A 22-year-old Texas juror has been sentenced to two days of community service.

Law commission completes privacy review
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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law
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privacy
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internetnz
The Law Commission has released the last volume in its four-stage report into privacy laws in New Zealand.

Internet a-Twitter with super-injunction scandal
Tue, 24th May 2011
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social media
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twitter
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law
Twitter is being dragged into British privacy row involving an unfaithful footballer.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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law
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intellectual property
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business confidence
Do you have a great idea but don’t know how to get it to market? You are not alone.

ACTA details now available online
Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
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law
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copyright
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nz government
As promised, the draft negotiating text of the Anti-Counterfeiting<br />Trade Agreement (ACTA) has been released for public scrutiny.

America under the gun
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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law
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politics
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united states
America is chocka block with firearms. Since 1960, more than a million Americans have died from firearm homicides.

An online gold mine
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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law
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history
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website
One of the great things about the Internet is its power to democratise information.

Forum to counter ACTA secrecy
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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internet
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law
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copyright
The controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations roll on with the latest round of talks scheduled for April 12th-16th in Wellington.

ACTA ATTACKS
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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law
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copyright
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nz government
“ACTA?” you ask. “Never heard of it.” That’s not surprising.

That dirty word: compliance
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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law
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copyright
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it management
Recent changes to New Zealand’s copyright legislation have brought into the spotlight the need for businesses, as employers, to have a comprehensive IT compliance policy.