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New annual filing requirement for charitable trust boards
An important change is coming for charitable trust boards registered under the Charitable...
A chief by no other name
A number of readers will have been aware of the ongoing dispute regarding the CHIEFS name...
Election slogans and trade marks: why New Zealand political parties rarely register their campaign catchphrases
With New Zealand’s general election fast approaching in November, it’s hard to miss the...
What is the difference between governance and management in a not-for-profit organisation?
A board meeting has been running for an hour. The board has debated the wording of a...
You own the domain name but do you own the brand?
One of the most common misconceptions we hear from new business owners is:
What founders should know before taking on an investor — and why investor rights matter more than the money
Before signing a term sheet, founders should weigh four things: dilution, loss of...
The most common trade mark questions, answered
If you've typed "do I need to register my trade mark" or "what does ® actually mean" into...
When banking authorities are disputed: what every business should know
Why banks are rarely able to resolve internal business disputes and what businesses can...
Can a not-for-profit company make payments to its shareholder?
As more not-for-profit organisations review their structures, we are increasingly seeing...
Charitable purposes and charity registration: understanding the difference
One of the most common misconceptions we encounter is the assumption that if an...