Questions for lawyers Found 360

My employer phoned my doctor’s clinic and apparently received details about a health problem. I never gave permission and I feel humiliated. Is this a breach of confidentiality, and what can I do? I am not sure where to start or who I should be contacting about this.

I made a short video for my business and used a few seconds of a popular song as background music. I was told the video could be taken down or that I could be sued. How does copyright work with music in New Zealand?

I have been charged with a serious offence that I intend to defend, and I am worried that publicity will destroy my career and family life before I have even been to trial. Can I ask the court to keep my name out of the media, and how likely is it?

I used a rideshare app and the driver drove dangerously, ran red lights and was clearly distracted by their phone. I felt unsafe throughout the trip. What can I do about this, and is the platform responsible for the driver’s conduct?

I formed a small company last year and am a bit confused about what I must do every year. My accountant handles tax, but I am not sure about company law obligations. What are the ongoing requirements to keep the company in good standing?

I paid a premium for cleaning products labelled as planet-friendly and carbon neutral. The company gives no explanation on how these claims are measured, and a friend who works in the industry says the ingredients are quite ordinary. Is this false advertising, and who can I complain to?

I recently renovated my kitchen and started running a small online business from a spare room. I have not told my home insurer about either. Could that cause problems if I made a claim? I am not sure where to start or who I should be contacting about this.

I have held a resident visa for several years, and a colleague said that I can now apply for citizenship. I do not understand how the two differ or what conditions I have to meet. What are the requirements?

I made an error on my tax return that understated my income, but it was a genuine mistake and not intentional. Inland Revenue has now identified the discrepancy. Will I face serious penalties even though I did not do this deliberately?

My parents set up a family trust years ago and transferred the family home into it. Now that they have both passed away, I am unsure whether the house forms part of their estate or belongs to someone else. How does a trust affect inheritance?