As a result of the significant changes to consumer law, the Commerce Commission now has a new set of regulatory and prosecutorial powers that can result in significant penalties for those in breach of their obligations. Employees of the Commission now have powers to enter and inspect premises to ensure […] Read More›
This Supreme Court decision of Carr & Anor v Gallaway Cook Allan released this month has sent a clear message to take care from the outset when drafting an agreement to arbitrate. Poorly drafted clauses in the agreement could invalidate it and result in a wasted arbitration. The case involved […] Read More›
Following on from our series of news blogs on the changes to consumer law, you also need to be aware of the changes that have been made to the law concerning extended warranties. An extended warranty is an agreement between a consumer and a “warrantor” arising out of the purchase […] Read More›
As previously advised there have been significant changes to the Fair Trading Act 1986 as a result of the consumer law reform. One of the significant changes is in respect to unsubstantiated claims. From the 17th June this year the Fair Trading Act was amended to include a prohibition on […] Read More›