Angelica Dino

Angelica Dino

Angelica Dino writes about the developments in Australia and New Zealand’s legal industries. She is also a news writer for Key Media’s Canadian legal publications, Canadian Lawyer and Law Times. Angelica is currently pursuing her law degree.

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Court of Appeal rules 'shadow period' losses not compensable under Public Works Act

Court of Appeal rules 'shadow period' losses not compensable under Public Works Act

Compensation claims under the act must meet specific statutory criteria

Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading

Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading

The Justice Committee will accept public submissions on the bill over the coming months

Government announces new legislation modernising insurance laws

Government announces new legislation modernising insurance laws

The new law shifts the burden of responsibility for information disclosure onto insurers

Supreme Court approves transfer of seized devices for US extradition case

Supreme Court approves transfer of seized devices for US extradition case

The dispute involved the founder of the now-defunct file-sharing website Megaupload

New bill proposes stronger protections for individuals in state care

New bill proposes stronger protections for individuals in state care

The proposed legislation was introduced in response to the inquiry into abuse in state care

New legislation introduced to address stalking, add penalties and safeguards for victims

New legislation introduced to address stalking, add penalties and safeguards for victims

The proposed law would establish stalking as illegal with a prison sentence of up to five years

Supreme Court orders reassessment of East West Link project approval over environmental concerns

Supreme Court orders reassessment of East West Link project approval over environmental concerns

There were legal errors in assessing the project's impacts on local flora and bird species

High Court modifies covenant on Drury properties, clears path for urban development

High Court modifies covenant on Drury properties, clears path for urban development

The covenant's enforcement would conflict with zoning policies and impede reasonable use of the land

New Treaty Principles Bill introduced to define Treaty of Waitangi Principles

New Treaty Principles Bill introduced to define Treaty of Waitangi Principles

The bill aims to provide legislative clarity and reduce reliance on judicial interpretations

High Court upholds homebuyer's right to sustain caveat in dispute over defective property

High Court upholds homebuyer's right to sustain caveat in dispute over defective property

To sustain a caveat, the applicant must only show a 'reasonably arguable' interest in the land