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In this episode, Tom Maasland, a Partner in MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Technology team, and Rosie Park, a Senior Solicitor from the same team, discuss and demystify the world of networking services by explaining some frequently used technical terms and concepts used in contracts for these services.[01:12] Tom begins the episode noting that he and Rosie will examine network services contracts through the lens of a lawyer who has no prior background in tech contracts; what technical terms and acro...

In this episode, Libby Conole, a Senior Associate in MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Technology team, talks to Rosie Park a Senior Solicitor in the same team, about the challenges in transitioning to a new SaaS solution and how asking the right legal questions initially can make that process smoother for the customer.Following on from their earlier Tech Suite podcast; A deep dive into SaaS contracting from a customer perspective, Libby and Rosie explore a range of issues that should be considered by ...

In this episode, Tom Maasland, a partner in MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Technology team, talks to two solicitors from his team, Thomas Anderson and Luke Han, about new and upcoming EU legislation around AI and digital services, and the potential impacts that it might have on New Zealand businesses.[00:30] Tom begins by outlining the four key pieces of EU legislation, noting in particular the long extra-territorial reach that they may have over New Zealand tech businesses[02:20] Thomas discusses t...

In this episode, Tom Maasland, a partner in MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Technology team, talks to Simon Bridges, in his capacity as CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, about the recently released report from the Auckland Tech Council, suggesting that three tech sectors can transform Auckland into a Global Tech Hub.Simon Bridges is a former lawyer, former National MP for Tauranga, was Leader of the Opposition, and a senior cabinet minister in John Key’s National-led government. As part of Cabine...

In this episode, Partner Richard Wells and Senior Associate Shona Foster delve into the intricacies of navigating standard terms and unfair contract terms in the technology sector, if you are presented with what you think could be an unfair contract term in a small trade contract. They explore the legal landscape surrounding these issues, discussing the implications of recent legislative changes and enforcement mechanisms by the Commerce Commission, and how this might impact on the way you ap...

In this episode, Partner Chris Young is joined by Senior Associate Briar Richardson to discuss intellectual property in the context of the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence (AI). They discuss the absence of AI specific IP legislation in New Zealand and outline existing copyright and patent laws and how these laws may impact use of generative AI. Touching on current legal cases including Getty Images in the UK and GitHub Copilot in the US, the episode outlines ju...