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Examines construction law, drawing on concepts and principles in contract and tort. The relevant statutory and regulatory framework. Legal issues arising during the life-cycle of a construction or infrastructure project at three stages: foundational concepts; the project; post-project claims and latent defects.

An in-depth examination of the law related to the protection of trade marks, including the history of, and justifications for, trade mark protection, the operation of the registration system, the commercial exploitation of trade marks, infringement of registered trade marks, and the protection of unregistered trade marks.

A detailed study of the law relating to securities over personal property, and related aspects of credit contracts.

A detailed study of the law relating to securities over personal property, and related aspects of credit contracts.

An in-depth examination of selected aspects of consumer law, including (but not limited to) misleading and deceptive conduct, other unfair practices, unfair contract terms in standard form consumer contracts, consumer guarantees and uninvited direct sales.

An in-depth examination of selected aspects of consumer law, including (but not limited to) misleading and deceptive conduct, other unfair practices, unfair contract terms in standard form consumer contracts, consumer guarantees and uninvited direct sales.

An in-depth examination of selected aspects of consumer law, including (but not limited to) misleading and deceptive conduct, other unfair practices, unfair contract terms in standard form consumer contracts, consumer guarantees and uninvited direct sales.

Study of the laws which protect the products of intellectual endeavour including: passing-off (and section 9 Fair Trading Act), the Trade Marks Act, the Copyright Act, the action for 'breach of confidence', the Designs Act and the Patents Act.

Study of the laws which protect the products of intellectual endeavour including: passing-off (and section 9 Fair Trading Act), the Trade Marks Act, the Copyright Act, the action for 'breach of confidence', the Designs Act and the Patents Act.

Study of the laws which protect the products of intellectual endeavour including: passing-off (and section 9 Fair Trading Act), the Trade Marks Act, the Copyright Act, the action for 'breach of confidence', the Designs Act and the Patents Act.

Study of the laws which protect the products of intellectual endeavour including: passing-off (and section 9 Fair Trading Act), the Trade Marks Act, the Copyright Act, the action for 'breach of confidence', the Designs Act and the Patents Act.

Study of the laws which protect the products of intellectual endeavour including: passing-off (and section 9 Fair Trading Act), the Trade Marks Act, the Copyright Act, the action for 'breach of confidence', the Designs Act and the Patents Act.

Introduction to the concept of franchising including definitions and alternatives, advantages and disadvantages, the business format franchise model, intellectual property protection, elements of a franchise agreement, cartels legislation and its impact, covenants against competition, unconscionable conduct, unfair contract terms, mediation, and international franchising.

A study of New Zealand corporate insolvency law, focusing on the commencement of the liquidation and administration process, the inter-relationship of those processes and liquidators’ and administrators’ powers and liabilities. Topics covered: reckless trading and recovery from directors, the disclaimer of onerous contracts and voidable transactions. Comparative material will be drawn from Australian, Canadian and United Kingdom jurisprudence.

A study of New Zealand corporate insolvency law, focusing on the commencement of the liquidation and administration process, the inter-relationship of those processes and liquidators’ and administrators’ powers and liabilities. Topics covered: reckless trading and recovery from directors, the disclaimer of onerous contracts and voidable transactions. Comparative material will be drawn from Australian, Canadian and United Kingdom jurisprudence.

An examination of the law related to the protection of registered trade marks in Australia and New Zealand. Other legal mechanisms that protect symbols, including the law of passing off, consumer protection legislation, special events legislation and the law relating to geographical indications and domain names.

An examination of the law related to the protection of registered trade marks in Australia and New Zealand. Other legal mechanisms that protect symbols, including the law of passing off, consumer protection legislation, special events legislation and the law relating to geographical indications and domain names.

An examination of the law related to the protection of registered trade marks in Australia and New Zealand. Other legal mechanisms that protect symbols, including the law of passing off, consumer protection legislation, special events legislation and the law relating to geographical indications and domain names.

An examination of the law related to the protection of registered trade marks in Australia and New Zealand. Other legal mechanisms that protect symbols, including the law of passing off, consumer protection legislation, special events legislation and the law relating to geographical indications and domain names.

A general introduction to the law relating to companies incorporated under the Companies Act 1993 including the nature of corporate personality, the organisation of decision-making within companies, the making of contracts by companies, the duties of directors and the rights and remedies of shareholders.

A general introduction to the law relating to companies incorporated under the Companies Act 1993 including the nature of corporate personality, the organisation of decision-making within companies, the making of contracts by companies, the duties of directors and the rights and remedies of shareholders.

A general introduction to the law relating to companies incorporated under the Companies Act 1993 including the nature of corporate personality, the organisation of decision-making within companies, the making of contracts by companies, the duties of directors and the rights and remedies of shareholders.

A general introduction to the law relating to companies incorporated under the Companies Act 1993 including the nature of corporate personality, the organisation of decision-making within companies, the making of contracts by companies, the duties of directors and the rights and remedies of shareholders.

A general introduction to the law relating to companies incorporated under the Companies Act 1993 including: the nature of corporate personality, pre-incorporation contracts, the rights and liabilities of promoters, an introduction to the raising of debt and equity capital and the regulation of the securities market, the rights of shareholders, and the duties of directors.

A general introduction to the law relating to companies incorporated under the Companies Act 1993 including: the nature of corporate personality, pre-incorporation contracts, the rights and liabilities of promoters, an introduction to the raising of debt and equity capital and the regulation of the securities market, the rights of shareholders, and the duties of directors.