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Spring has sprung, the grass has riz … and, to all you employers out there, I wonder what the state of your employment contracts is.

Many commentators have stated we’re entering into one of the biggest shake-ups in employment law for decades – and, from where I’m sitting, they’re looking to be on the money.

There’s the old saying that “possession is nine-tenths of the law”. But, if there’s one piece of legislation that sets that concept on its ear, it’s the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) – unfortunately, though, many businesses that supply and lease goods on hock still aren’t using this helpful credit control tool.

We hear a lot nowadays about the astronomical rate of change our planet’s confronting, together with often mind-bending predictions on what the world will evolve to look like in our lifetime, and beyond.

It has been a widely-held belief that only one director needs to sign a contract, as it was assumed that that director would have authority to contract on behalf of the company.

If I had to put my finger on just one relationship killer for those who get hitched – in business that is – it would be presumption.

The hot pool at the new Wanaka Community Pool complex was at risk of being canned, but proceeded thanks to the generosity of two business identities and philanthropists, who bequeathed $1m to enrich the Upper Clutha community they held so dear.

For all of the headlines emanating from it, in essence, most of Parliament’s existence revolves around two key functions: making and changing the law.