High Court stories
High court grants Medtech preservation order against Valentia
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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physical security
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healthtech
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software
High Court grants Medtech order against Valentia Technologies, permitting investigations into alleged copyright infringement, data violations, and patient safety risks in healthcare industry.
High costs & lack of infrastructure hinder EV adoption in Australia, NZ
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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cartech
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toyota
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tesla
High upfront costs, inadequate charging stations, and 'range anxiety' are impeding EV adoption in Australia and NZ.
ComCom appeals $2.25 million fine in Vodafone FibreX case
Wed, 18th May 2022
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uc
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commerce commission
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fibre
The Commerce Commission has filed an appeal in the High Court against a $2.25 million fine imposed on Vodafone NZ for its offending under the Fair Trading Act.
Rage against the machine: Can an AI programme be an inventor?
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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ai
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patents
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high court
New Zealand has been caught by a global fight between humans and machines that might define intellectual property rights for the rest of the century.
Seoul High Court declines Qualcomm's stay appeal - company to seek retrial
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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qualcomm
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high court
Seoul High Court rejects Qualcomm's bid to halt KFTC order; company to appeal to Korea Supreme Court, asserting no irreparable harm to business operations.
Solarcity fails to gain traction with their complaint against solar tax
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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power / energy
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cleantech
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renewable energy
Solarcity's solar tax battle falters as High Court denies their plea, affecting 45,000 Kiwis and NZ's renewable energy prospects.
Capital + Merchant trustee stoush back in court
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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financial markets authority
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serious fraud office
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high court
Lawyers acting for Perpetual Trust and law firm Stace Hammond are seeking access to documents and communication covered by legal privilege in dispute.
Failed Feltex case costs litigation funders $3.1M in costs, before disbursements
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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lawsuit
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first nz capital
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forsyth barr
Former directors of Feltex Carpets and promoters of its 2004 initial public offering have been awarded a scaled-up $3.
ComCom likely to approve Cavalier, NZ Wool Services to merge scouring operations
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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commerce commission
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high court
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industrial
The Commerce Commission is likely to allow Cavalier Wool Holdings and New Zealand Wool Services International to merge their two wool scouring operati.
Hotchin drops Perpetual in appeal case
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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fintech
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allied farmers
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financial markets authority
Mark Hotchin, principal of failed finance company Hanover, has abandoned his appeal against Perpetual Trust to include them in the Financial Markets A.
Steel & Tube mulls position as interim judgment finds in favour of Lewis Holdings
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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steel & tube
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high court
Steel & Tube Holdings is considering its legal position after an interim judgment found in favour of Lewis Holdings' $1.
High Court makes declarations on EQC flooding risk policy
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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earthquakes
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earthquake commission
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security vulnerabilities
The High Court in Wellington has made a number of declarations outlining how the Earthquake Commission can deal with claims stemming from loss of l.
RESEND: Barfoot & Thompson wins appeal over non-disclosure of suicide in house sale
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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market
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high court
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consumers
Auckland real estate agency Barfoot & Thompson has won a High Court appeal against a censure it received for selling a Flat Bush property without d.
Court of Appeal rejects Danone move to overturn stay on Fonterra damages suit
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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court of appeal
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high court
The Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by French food company Danone to overturn a stay of proceedings in its damages suit against Fonterra Co.
Lawyers, WhaleOil and the changing media world
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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blogging
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dirty politics
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high court
Cameron Slater's victory in court redefines journalism, provoking debate on press freedom and the evolving media landscape in New Zealand.
Vodafone changes ad, Telecom drops court case
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Telecom drops high court case against rival telco following a number of changes to Vodafone's ‘SuperNet’ advertising campaign.
Vodafone: See you in court Telecom
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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uc
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telstraclear
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telco
Vodafone defends advertising campaign after Telecom files High Court complaint over misleading SuperNet branding.
Telecom breach could cost $10m
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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commerce commission
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wholesale
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high court
[UPDATED] Telecom could face a $10m fine after it was found to have breached the Commerce Act by the High Court today.