Questions for lawyers Found 360

I developed a piece of software and some marketing materials while working for a company, partly on my own time at home. Since leaving, I want to reuse some of it, but my former employer says it belongs to them. Who is right?

A health professional behaved inappropriately during a consultation, making comments and touching me in a way that felt wrong. I am shaking just thinking about it and I want to know how to report it safely.

I am about to launch a small brand with a distinctive name and logo, and I want to make sure no one else can use it. A friend said I should register a trade mark, but I do not know how it works or whether registration is compulsory.

My tenant caused significant damage to the property, including holes in walls and ruined carpets, and left without paying. I have landlord insurance, but the insurer says only some of it is covered. How does this kind of cover work?

I have lent money to my own company to keep it running. There is no paperwork and the accountant has just recorded it as a shareholder loan. If things go badly, where do I stand compared with other creditors?

We bought a children’s toy that was later recalled because of a choking hazard. We only found out after our toddler swallowed a small part and needed a hospital visit. The child is recovering, but we are angry. What are our legal rights against the seller or manufacturer?

I ran a small side business for a few years without realising I needed to file separate tax returns for it, and now Inland Revenue has sent an assessment for unpaid tax, penalties and interest going back several years. I am overwhelmed. What are my options?

My partner and I are separating after a long relationship. I have been contributing to KiwiSaver for years, and my partner is claiming half of it. I thought retirement savings were personal. Is KiwiSaver shared?

I plan a short trip to New Zealand for a family holiday and I do not know whether I need a visa or something else. I also might do some remote work from my laptop for my overseas employer. What are the entry requirements?

I have just told my employer that I am pregnant and expecting to take parental leave. Since then my manager has been cold, changed my duties and hinted that the company cannot manage with someone on leave. Am I protected, and what are my rights?