10 February 2012 \\ Issue 177

Mandatory life sentences without parole do not necessarily breach human rights - By Darise Bennington

New free-to-air recording technology doesn't infringe copyright, holds Federal Court - By Craig Sisterson

Protecting the "envy of the world" while reforming the Family Court - by Darise Bennington

Conference on AODTC's draws on American Drug Court experience - By Darise Bennington

Ed Note - By Darise Bennington

Wellington Watch: The Public Law Toolbox - By Mai Chen, Chen Palmer

Competition Matters: Overseas defendants and the long (jurisdictional) arm of the law - By Simon Ladd and Celia Milne, Bell Gully

Trusts: Clauses that exonerate trustees from fault may be worthless - By Anthony Grant, barrister

Charities and Societies: Calling a general meeting of a society - By Mark von Dadelszen

TAX LAW
The shifting sands of permissible tax advantages - Shaun Connelly and Stephen Whittington consider the recent Alesco decision

ARBITRATION
Can it pay to arbitrate even when you don’t have to? - Royden Hindle looks at the advantages of engaging in arbitration

MEDIATION
Mediation: the patient is alive and well - By Roger Chapman, lawyer, mediator, and dispute adviser

PUBLIC LAW
State asset sales: some Public Law limits - By Matthew Smith, barrister, Thorndon Chambers

CSNZ
“Auld Lang Syne” in a time of change - By John Horsley FCIS, Chartered Secretaries New Zealand Inc

CSNZ
Project management and the challenge to succeed: why it is more difficult in the public sector - By Mark Thomas FCIS, Chartered Secretaries New Zealand Inc

IN-HOUSE - EMPLOYMENT LAW
Avoid trying times – get your employment agreements and trial periods right from the start - By Bridget Smith, senior associate, Swarbrick Beck Mackinnon

REVIEW
Tempting the taste buds - The NZLawyer team and a few friends survey some of the craft beers on offer for those looking for a tastier drop to quench their thirst. By Craig Sisterson