Content update

Adams on Criminal Law – Sentencing has new annotated commentary in response to the provisions of the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Amendment Act 2023 that came into force on 27 July 2023. The new laws make it harder for gangs and their leaders to benefit financially from crime.

Drafting Aide forms in Criminal Precedents updated by Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Amendment Regulations 2023

As ever, Professor Emerita Nicola Peart is providing more updating for the Trusts chapter in Family Property, including commentary on the Privy Council case Grand View Private Trust Co Ltd v Wong

Re-packaging the "Principles of Adoption" chapter in Child Law to include annotated commentary for the existing Adoption Act 1955 and a review of the discursive chapter.

The Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Act 2023 came into force on 13 June 2023 — see the amendments now in Westlaw New Zealand

Legislative amendments relating to fair pay agreements take effect on 8 June 2023 — see them now in Westlaw New Zealand

Commentary on the High Court findings in Timaru District Council v Minister of Local Government [2023] NZHC 244.

Commentary has been added discussing the Supreme Court ruling in Make It 16 Inc v Attorney-General [2022] NZSC 134.

The review of Working with Trusts is not only completed but it is now available for use.

Commentary to Local Government Act 2002 updated following amendments by Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation Act 2023

Search and surveillance commentary updated in Adams on Criminal Law following amendments by Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act 2023

High Court has considered claim that business had been sold at undervalue by receivers