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Poor accounting in the ERA: Menzies v Corrigan and the liquidator disclosure problem with Catherine Stewart Barrister

This article examines how disputed accounting material in Menzies v Corrigan moved from a liquidator's reference to 'excessive drawings' into evidence used in proceedings seeking personal compliance orders against a company director. It also traces later disclosure issues involving material routed through Catherine Stewart Barrister's office.

Matched passage: In separate disciplinary findings, she was struck off after conduct described as a "complete dereliction of duty": effectively renting out her licence to a person who did not meet the "fit and proper" test for RITANZ membership, a requirement for holding a liquidator's licence.
Recurring problems that come up in ERA cases

Recurring factual and procedural mistakes seen in ERA disputes, including poor records, unclear allegations, rushed dismissals, weak redundancy consultation and failures to prove loss or mitigation.

Matched passage: The Authority's process depends on basic disclosure discipline: documents should be exchanged as they are provided to the Authority.
Employment Relations Authority (ERA): steps before filing and attending an ERA Investigation Meeting

The steps that commonly occur before and after an ERA application is filed, including raising the problem, mediation, statements of problem and reply, directions, evidence and preparation for the investigation meeting.

Matched passage: The Court expects structured pleadings, clear evidence, and procedural discipline.

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