Law stories

In late September the Government introduced a new bill to parliament that would fundamentally pave the way for digital Identity for citizens in Aotearoa, New Zealand. >>

A wave of innovation is impacting every aspect of the legal profession, as the sector becomes more client-centred and future-focused.>>

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.>>

ComCom accuses Becextech of a number of breaches, including false price claims.>>

StructureFlow has launched to market, dubbing itself as a tech startup with the mission of helping lawyers and finance professionals visualise complex legal structures and transactions. >>

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

"The Computer Misuse Act is crying out for reform. It needs to be future- and technology-proofed to ensure it can meet the challenges of protecting the embedded internet-based culture we all live in and depend on.">>

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.>>

“We have this incredible record of innovation in New Zealand. But our innovative businesses haven’t always been meticulous in shoring up their IP.">>

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

"Trials could also be affected if key documents related to arguments are inaccessible due to a ransomware attack.">>

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.>>

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

“The rise in use of ‘big data’ technologies will continue to present both opportunities and challenges for business and in government in 2018.">>

"Timely access to electronic data held by communications service providers is an essential component of government efforts to protect public safety.">>

“Our IT teams are genuinely happier - they’re not fighting fires, staying late or over the weekends to fix bugs and outages.">>

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

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

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

Secure Signing offers a digital alternative to traditional paper signing.>>

Immature governance, risk and compliance investments by majority of Aussie organisations are inadequate to support NDB requirements.>>

The Singapore Government has revealed stakeholders’ feedback from the country’s draft Cybersecurity Bill.>>

What is‘ethical hacking’ in an organisation and are there any grey areas in the law? We sat down with RHTLaw Taylor Wessing’s Jack Ow to find out.>>

Law firms complete an online questionnaire which then automatically generates the legal document the user needs.>>