Law stories - Page 4
IP theft: A global issue catching NZ businesses off guard
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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Delta Insurance warns NZ businesses of intellectual property theft risks in China and the US. IP litigation on the rise. Insurance available for protection.
South Island law firm recognised by UN for gender equality
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.
Australia's law firms facing 'serious but not insurmountable' cyber flaws
Tue, 29th May 2018
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A survey reveals that Australia's law firms are exposing client data to cyber risks, with 41% of lawyers unaware of available smartphone cybersecurity measures.
Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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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 appoints Sydney-based cybersecurity partner
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Clyde & Co expects that breach notification requirements will lead to an increase in demand for specialised advice across Australia this year.
2018 a 'defining year for privacy', says NZ law firm
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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2018 is a pivotal year for privacy, says NZ firm Simpson Grierson, as the Privacy Bill progresses through Parliament, aiming to strengthen data protection.
While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.
Australian law firm builds hybrid cloud strategy on Nutanix OS
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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WA law firm Jackson McDonald teams with Nutanix for hybrid cloud shift, boosts IT agility and client services.
Singapore hackathon triumphs 'data protection by design'
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Data protection by design considers the protection of personal data from the earliest possible design stage, and throughout the operational lifecycle.
AU Govt warned to take hard look in mirror after UK 'Snooper's Charter' ruled illegal
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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This week the UK Court of Appeal ruled that surveillance under the UK Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act was illegal.
Where to focus your threat protection strategies this year
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Some might think that by now organisations would have come to a point where they are a step ahead of criminals.
Auckland District Law Society gets behind digital alternative to paper signing
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Auckland District Law Society partners with Secured Signing to launch a Digital Signing Service, enhancing efficiency and security for over 1,000 NZ law firms.
Are you ready for the new Australian NDB regulations?
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Immature governance, risk and compliance investments by majority of Aussie organisations are inadequate to support NDB requirements.
Public feedback demands clarity in Singapore's draft Cybersecurity Bill
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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Stakeholders' feedback on Singapore's draft Cybersecurity Bill highlights a need for clearer regulations and concerns over the proposed licensing framework.
In depth: A lawyer's perspective on ethical hacking & penetration testing in Asia
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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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.
Page Seager launches tech to automate preparation of legal documents
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Law firms complete an online questionnaire which then automatically generates the legal document the user needs.
Japan & India stand together for stronger cyber policy
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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The dialogue included cyber threats, mitigation, the cyber policy landscape and future possible bilateral cooperation areas.
Reserve Bank keeps watchful eye on security; steers away from prescriptive rules
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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The Reserve Bank is letting the finance sector, regulators and other authorities steer their own course through cyber issues and security.
NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
New Zealand pilots union pushes for tighter drone regulations
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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As drone popularity soars in New Zealand, pilots call for urgent regulatory revamp to ensure air safety, citing increasing incidents and outdated rules.