Anna Rosa Parker

Aug 13, 2024 | lexology.com | Anna Rosa Parker |Susie Kilty

In the fight for customers and survival, retailers may be tempted to push the boundaries of Fair Trading Act (FTA) compliance with aggressive marketing strategies. Retailers should, however, take note that the Commerce Commission (the Commission) seems very keen to live up to the Letter of Expectations issued by the Minister of Commerce in April 2024.

Aug 5, 2024 | lexology.com | Keri Johansson |Susie Kilty |Anna Rosa Parker |Pearlyn Tan

The High Court recently released a decision on Viagogo GmbH's (formerly Viagogo AG) trading practices (Commerce Commission v Viagogo AG [2024] NZHC 713). The case is a good reminder of the fair trading issues that businesses should be aware of when selling online and also adds to the few examples of courts dealing with unfair contract terms in New Zealand to date. This update sets out the key findings of the case and implications for businesses to consider.

Jul 2, 2024 | lexology.com | Susie Kilty |Anna Rosa Parker

Recent activity overseas against 'greenwashing' provides a timely warning of the need for caution when making environmental claims. Consumer NZ also has an active campaign focused on greenwashing, and it is likely only a matter of time before the Commerce Commission takes more enforcement action in this area. In this update, we highlight some overseas developments in this area, and what businesses can do to reduce risk when making claims about environmental benefits.

Apr 22, 2024 | lexology.com | Anna Rosa Parker |David Broadmore |Jennifer Caldwell |Julia Gabrielle |Jack Parker |Lisa Bazalo | +2 more

On Earth Day, it's timely to reflect on hot legal topics relating to climate change and sustainability. Environmental matters unsurprisingly continue to be at the forefront of issues that businesses and public sector entities need to grapple with. The summaries below highlight some of the key issues and developments that experts across our teams are seeing in this area. Resource management reformThe Government recently introduced the Fast-track Approvals Bill.

Dec 6, 2023 | lexology.com | Susie Kilty |Tony Dellow |Anna Rosa Parker |Georgia Callaghan

The Commerce Commission has released its Collaboration and Sustainability Guidelines. The Guidelines explain the Commission's approach to competitor collaborations where the collaboration has sustainability goals. The Guidelines include a step-by-step process for businesses to follow to reduce the risk that competitors breach the Commerce Act 1986 when they collaborate. The Commission encourages lawful collaboration between businesses seeking to advance sustainability objectives.