Jane Parker
Chapman Tripp
Articles
So you think you own your electronic data, do you? Think again
New Zealand, United Kingdom - July 18 2014 A consensus has emerged from the Courts of Appeal in New Zealand and the UK that digital data is not property for the purposes of the law. The two…
Rules of commercial engagement with government
New Zealand - February 25 2013 The Auditor-General's inquiry into the process behind the selection of SkyCity to build the international convention centre provides a useful…
Linda Clark, Bruce McClintock, Andrew Woods, Matthew Yarnell
New regulation for natural health products
New Zealand - October 7 2011 Manufacturers, importers and distributors of nutraceuticals, herbal or homeopathic remedies, traditional treatments and dietary supplements will be subject to much tighter regulation with the passage of the Natural Health Products Bill.
To buy or not to buy New Zealand
New Zealand - September 1 2011 When a large, procurement contract is awarded overseas, there is often a public backlash.
Lessons from De Beers' IT contract meltdown
New Zealand, United Kingdom - August 8 2011 The acrimonious collapse of the contract between De Beers UK and Atos Origin IT Services to upgrade De Beers’ diamond supply chain management software systems provides some useful lessons for New Zealand businesses in how to manage contractual relationships.
