In the journals

Obligations of issuers of securities
The Securities Commission considers offers that do not, for the purposes of the Securities Act, constitute "offers to the public".

Garcia extended - inch by inch
This article considers whether other relationships should be treated the same as husband-wife relationships in the context of guarantees.

Reflections on some practical issues which have arisen under New Zealand's Personal Property Securities Act and some lessons for Australia
A focus on some issues in the Personal Property Securities Act that have given rise to practical difficulties.

New restrictions on buy-back schemes
The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act gives increased protection to home owners who enter into buy-back schemes.

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