In early 2026, the New Zealand High Court made a procedural decision that fundamentally shifted the commercial reality of class action litigation in this country. The case, Gielen v Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Ltd, involves a claim that certain Codral,...
In 1969, psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced the five stages of grief: a framework designed to help humans process monumental loss. However, if you have ever lent money to an acquaintance, finished a contract, sold a vehicle on a handshake agreement, or...
Class Actions and Litigation Funding In December of 2020, the Law Commission published an issues paper regarding class actions and litigation funding. They say the crucial question is whether the potential benefits of class actions and litigation funding in terms of...
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