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LAWCOMM 459
: Special Topic: Franchise Law2022 Semester Two (1225)
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.
Prerequisite: LAW 241
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LAWCOMM 461
: Corporate Insolvency2022 Semester Two (1225)
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.
Prerequisite: LAW 231, 241, 298 or 299
Corequisite: LAW 306, and LAWCOMM 402 or 464
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LAWCOMM 461
: Corporate Insolvency2021 Semester Two (1215)
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.
Prerequisite: LAW 231, 241, 298 or 299
Corequisite: LAW 306, and LAWCOMM 402 or 464
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LAWCOMM 463
: Trade Marks and Related Rights2024 Semester One (1243)
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.
Prerequisite: LAWCOMM 404 or LAWCOMM 458
Restriction: LAWCOMM 454
Restriction: LAWCOMM 454
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LAWCOMM 463
: Trade Marks and Related Rights2023 Semester One (1233)
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.
Prerequisite: LAWCOMM 404 or LAWCOMM 458
Restriction: LAWCOMM 454
Restriction: LAWCOMM 454
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LAWCOMM 463
: Trade Marks and Related Rights2022 Semester Two (1225)
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.
Prerequisite: LAWCOMM 404 or LAWCOMM 458
Restriction: LAWCOMM 454
Restriction: LAWCOMM 454
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LAWCOMM 463
: Trade Marks and Related Rights2021 Semester One (1213)
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.
Prerequisite: LAWCOMM 404 or LAWCOMM 458
Restriction: LAWCOMM 454
Restriction: LAWCOMM 454
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LAWCOMM 464
: Company Law2024 Semester One (1243)
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.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
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LAWCOMM 464
: Company Law2023 Semester Two (1235)
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.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
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LAWCOMM 464
: Company Law2022 Semester Two (1225)
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.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
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LAWCOMM 464
: Company Law2022 Semester One (1223)
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.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
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LAWCOMM 464
: Company Law2021 Semester Two (1215)
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.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
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LAWCOMM 464
: Company Law2021 Semester One (1213)
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.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
Restriction: LAWCOMM 402, LAW 417
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LAWCOMM 465
: Theories of Contract Law2021 Semester One (1213)
Survey and analysis of the main schools of thought and positions in contemporary contract law theory, including: promise theory, transfer theory, economic analysis, communitarian theories and distributive justice theories. Examination of key questions in contract law, such as formation, interpretation and remedies in light of said theories.
Prerequisite: LAW 231 and 241
Corequisite: LAW 211 and 316
Restriction: LAWCOMM 455
Restriction: LAWCOMM 455
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LAWCOMM 467
: Special Topic: Corporate Governance2024 Semester Two (1245)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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LAWCOMM 420
: Advanced Tax Law2024 Semester Two (1245)
A more advanced study of tax law covering topics such as tax history; tax theory; the taxation of companies; dividends; imputation; groups; losses; qualifying companies; trusts; withholding obligations; accruals; avoidance; international tax; profit reduction techniques; transfer pricing; controlled foreign corporations (CFCs); foreign investment funds (FIFs); tax treaties.
Prerequisite: LAWCOMM 403
Restriction: LAW 409, COMLAW 311
Restriction: LAW 409, COMLAW 311
Outline is not available yet
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LAWCOMM 424
: Insurance Law2021 Semester Two (1215)
A consideration of the law governing insurance contracts, including the duty of utmost good faith; the interpretation of the policy; the scope of cover; warranties and conditions; the claims process and fraudulent claims; and quantification of the insurer’s obligations; subrogation and recoupment; and third party rights.
Prerequisite: LAW 231, 241
Restriction: LAW 431, LAWCOMM 453, LAWHONS 734
Restriction: LAW 431, LAWCOMM 453, LAWHONS 734
Outline is not available yet
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LAWCOMM 426
: Law and Information Technology2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to the use of information systems in legal practice and research and the impact of the law on information technology including: computer crimes, torts, intellectual property, evidence, privacy, and the assistance given to lawyers by information retrieval, office management and litigation support systems.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 231
Restriction: LAW 438
Restriction: LAW 438
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