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South Island law firm recognised by UN for gender equality
Law

South Island law firm recognised by UN for gender equality

A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Auckland District Law Society gets behind digital alternative to paper signing
Digital Signage

Auckland District Law Society gets behind digital alternative to paper signing

Auckland District Law Society partners with Secured Signing to launch a Digital Signing Service, enhancing efficiency and security for over 1,000 NZ law firms.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017

Global Stories

Law stories

How to keep true, accurate records for legal compliance
Document Management

How to keep true, accurate records for legal compliance

Failing to capture true and accurate records can lead to companies being in breach of the law, as well as the risk of breaching contracts with clients.

By James Fox • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act
eCommerce

ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act

The Commerce Commission has warned Becextech for misleading New Zealand consumers, selling refurbished phones as new, and making false discount claims.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
New tech startup looks to help lawyers and finance pros
Data Analytics

New tech startup looks to help lawyers and finance pros

StructureFlow debuts, promising to revolutionise legal & financial visual data analysis with speed & collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
Thomson Reuters takes law research solution up a notch
Software Development

Thomson Reuters takes law research solution up a notch

The new version of Westlaw aims to assist legal practitioners in boutique firms by speeding up the often time-consuming research process.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
UK's cybersecurity laws 'crying out for reform'
Hyperscale

UK's cybersecurity laws 'crying out for reform'

UK's Computer Misuse Act 1990 needs urgent reform to enable cybersecurity professionals to combat cybercrime effectively, says report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Meet Rentbot, the chatbot that can help with tenancy law
Unified Communications

Meet Rentbot, the chatbot that can help with tenancy law

If you find yourself in a tricky situation  - or if you just want to understand your rights as a landlord or tenant, you can now turn to a chatbot for help.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
IP theft: A global issue catching NZ businesses off guard
Physical Security

IP theft: A global issue catching NZ businesses off guard

Delta Insurance warns NZ businesses of intellectual property theft risks in China and the US. IP litigation on the rise. Insurance available for protection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Nov 2018
Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop
Commerce Commission

Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop

Auckland-based Mobile Shop pleaded guilty to 24 charges, 12 under the Fair Trading Act and 12 under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Clyde & Co appoints Sydney-based cybersecurity partner
Breach Prevention

Clyde & Co appoints Sydney-based cybersecurity partner

Clyde & Co expects that breach notification requirements will lead to an increase in demand for specialised advice across Australia this year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
2018 a 'defining year for privacy', says NZ law firm
Data Protection

2018 a 'defining year for privacy', says NZ law firm

2018 is a pivotal year for privacy, says NZ firm Simpson Grierson, as the Privacy Bill progresses through Parliament, aiming to strengthen data protection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming
Data Privacy

While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming

Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Singapore hackathon triumphs 'data protection by design'
Data Protection

Singapore hackathon triumphs 'data protection by design'

Data protection by design considers the protection of personal data from the earliest possible design stage, and throughout the operational lifecycle.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
AU Govt warned to take hard look in mirror after UK 'Snooper's Charter' ruled illegal
Surveillance

AU Govt warned to take hard look in mirror after UK 'Snooper's Charter' ruled illegal

This week the UK Court of Appeal ruled that surveillance under the UK Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act was illegal.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Where to focus your threat protection strategies this year
Malware

Where to focus your threat protection strategies this year

Some might think that by now organisations would have come to a point where they are a step ahead of criminals.

By Dan Slattery • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Law stories

Australian law firm builds hybrid cloud strategy on Nutanix OS
DevOps

Australian law firm builds hybrid cloud strategy on Nutanix OS

WA law firm Jackson McDonald teams with Nutanix for hybrid cloud shift, boosts IT agility and client services.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018