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It’s not just the house: intellectual property in the context of separation
17 April 2025
The Supreme Court has confirmed that copyright in artworks created during a marriage is relationship property under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA). Read more
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It’s not just the house: intellectual property in the context of separation The Supreme Court has confirmed that copyright in artworks created during a marriage is relationship property under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA). Link
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New Law to Stop Abusive Use of Court processes in family proceedings Some people misuse the court system not to solve real disputes, but as a tactic to harass, control, or intimidate others. Link
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Bylaws 101: Everything you need to know about the Civil Aviation Act 2023 update to airport bylaws The Civil Aviation Act 2023 was introduced to Parliament in 2021 to repeal and replace both the Civil Aviation Act 1990 and the Airport Authorities Act 1966 with a single, modern statute. A key modernisation in the Act relates to how airport bylaws are made and amended by airport operators. Link
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Take-off for the Civil Aviation Act 2023 this Saturday – Don’t miss the runway! The Civil Aviation Act 2023 comes into force on 5 April 2025 and is set to replace both the Airport Authorities Act 1966 and the Civil Aviation Act 1990 Link

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Jason Kelly named one of NZ Lawyer’s Future Legal Leaders for 2025!
30 April 2025
We’re thrilled to share that Jason Kelly has been named one of NZ Lawyer’s Future Legal Leaders for 2025! Read more
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Jason Kelly named one of NZ Lawyer’s Future Legal Leaders for 2025! We’re thrilled to share that Jason Kelly has been named one of NZ Lawyer’s Future Legal Leaders for 2025! Link
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Regional Airports Newsletter - April 2025

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of Ford Sumner's Regional Airports Newsletter!

In this newsletter, you'll find valuable legal updates on issues impacting airports and their operations.

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Scam Alert

We’ve been made aware of a scam involving emails that appear to come from members of the Ford Sumner team (via Khandallah Law). These emails include suspicious links and may be sent to clients or members of the public who have never engaged with us.

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News Update: Mark Ford Shares Vision on AI's Role in the Legal Profession in Interview with NZ Lawyer We are proud to share that Mark Ford, co-founder and Counsel of Ford Sumner Lawyers and Executive Director of the Law Plus collaborative law firm group, recently spoke with NZ Lawyer about the transformative impact of AI on the legal profession. Link

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Nelson Airport Case Study
20 August 2019

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Nelson Airport Case Study

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