Law Stories - Page 5

Kiwi Stories

Law stories

Company liable for subcontractor’s death

A lack of risk checks on a small forestry site left a subcontractor exposed to lethal hazards, costing two firms GBP £335,680 in penalties.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Risk & Compliance

Teen requires facial reconstruction after converted crane injury

The Rotorua contractor needed facial reconstruction after a modified crane struck him with a 412-kilogram beam that should not have been used.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Risk & Compliance

Responsibilities of a PCBU

New Zealand employers can face wider safety duties than many realise, covering mental health, training, equipment and worker accommodation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Risk & Compliance

Where there’s a will, there’s always a way

New Zealand’s 545,000 small businesses could gain cheaper chemical compliance if ministers revive industry codes of practice, the sector says.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Risk & Compliance

Companies sentenced for working unsafely near powerlines

WorkSafe says stronger checks are needed after three firms were fined and ordered to pay reparations over powerline incidents that killed or injured workers.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Law

Forestry worker dead after being put at risk by ‘uncommon’ method

WorkSafe says forestry firms must tighten site checks after a 23-year-old was killed by a log that rolled 325 metres at Tangoio.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Risk & Compliance

Trench collapse under investigation

One worker was seriously injured and another moderately hurt, prompting a WorkSafe probe into an Auckland trench collapse.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Risk & Compliance

HSWA: who are those ‘other persons’?

Courts are widening health and safety duties to cover consultants whose advice can put workers and the public at risk.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Law stories

Financial Systems

Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Private Cloud

AI reshapes professional roles, balancing risks & rewards

AI is dramatically reshaping professional services, with experts warning that while it boosts efficiency, it also risks eroding essential skills and job prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Fintech

Puma leads $4.3m funding for legal AI firm Semeris

Puma Growth Partners has led a $4.3 million funding round for Semeris, enhancing its AI tools for financial institutions navigating complex legal documents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Phishing

Kaspersky launches courses to strengthen cyber skills

Kaspersky has unveiled three new courses aimed at bolstering cybersecurity skills through its Automated Security Awareness Platform, addressing rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Law stories

Risk & Compliance

Deputy unveils Pay Rate Builder to tackle wage compliance

A new compliance law in Australia criminalises intentional wage theft, leading Deputy to unveil the Pay Rate Builder to help businesses enhance payroll operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Hyperscale

Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture

Burges Salmon has guided Tritax Big Box in a joint venture to enhance power delivery for a substantial new data centre at Heathrow, valued at GBP £5 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Firewalls

Australia's Cybersecurity Act races against augmented hacker revolution

As cyberattacks rise, Australia's new Cybersecurity Act mandates timely reporting of ransomware payments, urging businesses to bolster their defences.

By Julian Fay • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Law

YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues

YCK Laneways has launched the SafeSpace@elevate platform across 16 Sydney venues to enhance safety and support in hospitality workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Storage

Apricorn boosts storage in Aegis Secure Key 3NX line

Apricorn has expanded its Aegis Secure Key 3NX line, now offering hardware-encrypted USB drives with storage up to 512GB for enhanced data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024