http://www.lawyerinauckland.com/documents/blog.php Type description here... en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:59:36 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:59:36 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss As from 1 November 2009 the process for filing a civil claim in the District Court has been radically altered.&nbsp; The focus of the new procedures is on judicial settlement conferences, rather than hearings in recognition of the fact that the vast majority of civil cases are settled.&nbsp; A claim is commenced by filing and serving a standard form, "notice of claim".&nbsp; A defendant who intends to defend a proceeding is required to serve a ...<br clear="all"> http://www.lawyerinauckland.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1258840776 NZ Law Updates http://www.lawyerinauckland.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1258840776&comments=comments http://www.lawyerinauckland.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1258840776 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:59:36 -0600 The Companies Act 1993 imposes a duty on directors not to allow "the business of the company to be carried on in a manner likely to create a substantial risk of serious loss to the company's creditors."&nbsp; This is commonly known as "reckless trading" and a breach of this duty can expose directors to the risk of personal liability if the company ultimately fails.&nbsp; Directors are also under a duty to ensure that proper accounting ... <br clear="all"> http://www.lawyerinauckland.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250407391 NZ Law Updates http://www.lawyerinauckland.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250407391&comments=comments http://www.lawyerinauckland.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250407391 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:23:11 -0500 A “phoenix company” is a company that is known by the pre-liquidation name of the failed company or a similar name. &nbsp; For example, if XY Limited was placed into liquidation then a phoenix company would include XY (2009) Limited. &nbsp; A phoenix company also includes a company that uses a trading name of the failed company. &nbsp; Phoenix companies are aptly named because they rise from the ashes of failed companies. &nbsp; However, many people are ... <br clear="all"> http://www.lawyerinauckland.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248801663 NZ Law Updates http://www.lawyerinauckland.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248801663&comments=comments http://www.lawyerinauckland.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248801663 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:21:03 -0500