Attorneys Act replaced in its entirety by Legal Practice Act
The last major changes affecting the legal sector due to legislative changes were taken on 1 November 2018.
The remaining chapters of the Legal Practice Act...
Announcements
NADEL shocked by Judge Frank Kroon’s admission of gross negligence in dealing with the SARS ‘Rogue Unit’
The National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADEL) is appalled by the evidence given before the Nugent Commission of Inquiry into tax administration and governance at...
by LSSA
Eversheds Sutherland enters into joint venture agreement with Nozuko Nxusani Incorporated
We are delighted to announce the conclusion of our joint venture agreement with Nozuko Nxusani Incorporated. The signing of the agreement took place at our Heritage Day function that was held at The Campus in Bryanston on the 21 September 2018.
Nozuko Nxusani Incorporated…
Provided By Eversheds Sutherland
Important notice regarding Fidelity Fund Certificates in respect of the Legal Practice Act and its rules
Section 84(1), (2) and (3) of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 states that:
(1) Every attorney or any advocate referred to in Section 34(2)(b),...
The digital virus: Have you been vaccinated?
A study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is showing that humans are to blame for the spread of the digital virus commonly referred to as fake news. While it has been easy for governments and everyday persons to blame bots …
Provided By Sabinet
Hogan Lovells announces new Chairman of South Africa practice
Hogan Lovells is delighted to announce the appointment of Nkonzo Hlatshwayo as the new Chairman of its South African practice, effective as of 1 October.
Traditionally the...
HiiL Innovating Justice Challenge: Southern Africa winners revealed
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) is pleased to announce Baobab.law as the Southern Africa winner of its annual Innovating Justice Challenge. The...
Legal fraternity must prepare for changes
The legal fraternity will all be affected in a number of ways when the remaining chapters of the Legal Practice Act (LPA) are implemented in...
Bring it on – The women of Sabinet
Unity and strength in numbers drove 20,000 women of all races to the Union Buildings in South Africa’s capital 62 years ago to demand that...
by Sabinet
Law Society calls for accountability for unconstitutional and unlawful immunity for Dr Grace Mugabe
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) welcomes the judgment in the matter of Democratic Alliance v The Minister of International Relations and Co-operation and...
by LSSA
