Biography
Justine is a content writer at Sprintlaw. She has experience in civil law and human rights law with a double degree in law and media production. Justine has an interest in intellectual property and employment law.
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Articles & Guides
Changing Staff From Casual To Permanent: The Casual Conversion Clause (2026 Updated)
Casual work can be a great way to keep your staffing flexible, especially when you’re growing, dealing with seasonal demand, or testing a new role. But as time goes on, many “casual”...
6 January 2025
Ending A Partnership? Here’s Why You’ll Need A Partnership Dissolution Agreement. (2026 Updated)
Partnerships can be a great way to start and grow a business in New Zealand. You get shared skills, shared costs, and (hopefully) shared wins. But when a partnership ends, things can...
6 January 2025
Changing Company Ownership: All You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Changing company ownership can be an exciting step - maybe you’re bringing in an investor, selling your business, buying out a co-founder, or restructuring for growth. But it’s also one of those...
6 January 2025
What Is A Software Development Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Building software is exciting. You might be launching a new app, upgrading internal systems, or finally turning that startup idea into something real. But software projects also have a reputation for going...
6 January 2025
How To Write Terms & Conditions For Your Website (2026 Updated)
If you run a website for your business (especially if you sell anything online), your Terms & Conditions are part of your legal foundations. They help set expectations, prevent misunderstandings, and give...
6 January 2025
Thinking About Registering An International Trade Mark? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a brand in New Zealand, chances are you’re not thinking “local only”. Even if you start small, it’s normal to end up selling online, exporting, or getting enquiries from...
6 January 2025
What Legal Documents Do You Need When Running A Recruitment Business? (2026 Updated)
Running a recruitment business can feel like the best of both worlds: you get to build relationships, solve hiring problems, and create real value for employers and candidates. But recruitment is also...
6 January 2025
Need Help Understanding Your New Zealand Consumer Law Obligations? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand (or you’re about to launch one), consumer law isn’t something you can “sort out later”. It affects your pricing, advertising, refunds, warranties, customer complaints,...
6 January 2025
Is It Illegal To Delete Or Change Your Business’ Online Reviews? (2026 Updated)
Online reviews can make or break a small business in New Zealand. They’re often the first thing a customer sees when they Google you, scroll your socials, or compare you with a...
6 January 2025
What Can Be Patented? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve built something new (or you’re about to), it’s completely normal to wonder: can I patent this? Patents can be one of the strongest ways to protect an invention in New...
6 January 2025
How To Choose A Co-Founder (2026 Updated)
Choosing a co-founder can be one of the most exciting steps in starting a business - and one of the riskiest if you rush it. When it works, you get a genuine...
6 January 2025
What Are Plant Breeders’ Rights? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve spent months (or years) developing a new plant variety, it’s completely normal to wonder: how do I stop someone else from copying this and profiting from my work? That’s exactly...
6 January 2025
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