Category Archives: Law

Consumer Protection Redux

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Michael Carney

Send to KindleIt’s not generally well-known, but transactions on Trade Me are sometimes protected by the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) — but mostly not. Regulators hate anomalies so the CGA has been going through a review process (of this and … Continue reading →

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Beware of the Missing Asterisk

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Michael Carney

Send to KindleYou may have spotted the press release issued yesterday by the Commerce Commission, warning retailers  that “when offering free gifts or prizes, they should ensure that the fine print does not materially alter the terms of the offer. … Continue reading →

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Innocent Until Tweeted Guilty

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Michael Carney

Send to KindleThe NZ Crown Law Office is conducting a review of internet publication, in an attempt to evaluate whether the Web 2.0 curse (anybody can and does comment on anything) means that traditional legal conventions such as suppression orders, … Continue reading →

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On The Stand

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Michael Carney

Send to KindleJudge David Harvey of the Manukau District Court has attracted surprise, derision, resistance and outright disobedience in response to his ruling earlier this week that the names and images of two men accused of murder must not be reported … Continue reading →

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