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What happens when trademarks go too far?

5 December 2024

Analysis: Trademarks that will never be used can be ‘bad faith’ business. A UK case has lessons for New Zealand and Australia, writes Rob Batty.
Trademark clash: Katie Perry vs Katy Perry

3 December 2024

Analysis: A recent dispute involving the singer known as Katy Perry illustrates the issues that can arise under trademark law.
Alexandra Andhov: a chance to explore the unknown

2 December 2024

Professor Andhov delves into the gap between the rapid evolution of AI and the legal systems that might regulate it.
Children’s housing rights need urgent reform

27 November 2024

Young people's rights to a stable home are sidelined by laws prioritising adult interests, argue two legal academics in recent research.
Trump, trade and what's next for NZ?

21 November 2024

Analysis: Trump’s tariffs are nothing new – New Zealand’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself, says Emeritus Professor Jane Kelsey.
Overhauling the Companies Act: are the reforms bold enough?

20 November 2024

The Companies Act faces its biggest overhaul in decades, with a University of Auckland conference set to explore the proposed reforms and omissions.
Fighting for the right to repair

8 November 2024

Why has it become so difficult for us to fix things when they break or break down? Donna Chisholm meets those championing the right to repair our everyday household items and keep them out of landfill for longer.
Breeding trouble: the cost of crossbreeding in New Zealand

1 November 2024

New Zealand’s unregulated crossbreeding industry raises animal welfare and health concerns, says Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere.
Family Court’s shroud of secrecy must be dropped

30 October 2024

Opinion: Family Court proceedings in New Zealand enjoy a level of secrecy that's extreme by global standards, writes Carrie Leonetti.
When some trials are more equal than others

24 October 2024

Opinion: Philip Polkinghorne’s special treatment at trial is a glaring example of New Zealand’s two-tiered justice system, argues Carrie Leonetti.
Innovating until the cows come home

17 October 2024

The Velocity $100k Challenge has launched start-ups onto the global stage and this year six new ventures secured a vital kick-start.
Rethinking climate law for future generations

11 October 2024

A new paper explores how international law might evolve to ensure future generations are not left to bear the brunt of today’s environmental inaction.

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