Attention all business owners! You could be held vicariously liable for an employee’s abuse of power.

It is established in South African law that an employer is vicariously liable for the acts or omissions of its employees committed during the course and scope of their employment. A classic example of this is where a contractor’s employee accidentally punctures …

Provided By Eversheds Sutherland

by Grant Williams and Tyron Fourie

How much maintenance? – Best interests of the child

Introduction To our Courts, a child’s best interests are the overriding concern in all matters affecting the child. This is the sentiment echoed by the Family Advocate in the directions issued on 8 May 2020. The parents of a minor child bear the duty to support jointly,…

Provided By SchoemanLaw Inc

by Hamlet Heneke

Covid-19 and the business owners predicament – Business rescue or liquidation

Whilst many looked forward to a prosperous 2020, South Africa experienced an unprecedented state implemented lock down in response to the worldwide Corona Virus pandemic....

by Annerly Kannigan

Businessman drowning in the sea and asks for help

Broadband and data regulations in South Africa

Should data, the internet, the future of communications, bridging the digital divide and other forms of data use be regulated, and if so, how? There...

by Kerron Edmunson

Videoconferencing during lockdown

Our courts have held that under lockdown conditions it is practical and indeed desirable that consultations between employers, employees and trade unions can take place...

by Bregman Moodley Attorneys

Cross-border coordination – Clamping down on cartel conduct

The International Competition Network (ICN), of which the South African Competition Commission and Competition Tribunal are members, has recently published guidelines on Enhancing Cross-Border Leniency...

by Preanka Gounden

Cross-border coordination – Clamping down on cartel conduct

The National Sport and Recreation Amendment Bill – Restructuring recreation?

Not many are aware of the National Sport and Recreation Act 110 of 1998 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) and those who are will...

by Jared Poole

Pay back the royalties!

It has widely been reported in recent months that the South African Broadcasting Corporation(“SABC”) collectively owes approximately R 250 million in unpaid royalties to musicians...

by Roberto Barreiro

A thought piece on ethical conduct for attorneys, advocates and corporate counsel having regard to the Legal Practice Act, 2014

Prior to the introduction of the Legal Practice Act, 2014 (or the LPA), the concept of a “fit and proper person” was applied in the...

by Kerron Edmunson

“Add to cart”: Doing business in a COVID-19 world part 2 – Business considerations

Establishing your business online helps you reach a larger audience and expand your brand beyond the scope possible through traditional brick and mortar sales channels....

by Anola Naidoo

Reporting a motor vehicle collision online

One is legally obligated to report motor vehicle collisions in terms of the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996. This is to be done...

by Jared Poole

Drafting Sale of Immovable Property Agreements – Part 2

1. Introduction This article is the third article in a series of articles relating to important considerations when drafting Sale of Immovable Property Agreements. Here are...

by Martin Kotze and Allen West

Understanding the concept of a delinquent director

The former South African Airways chairperson, Duduzile Myeni (Myeni), was declared a delinquent director by the provincial division of the Gauteng High Court. Namely, because...

by Delon Small

Understanding the concept of a delinquent director

Anaesthesia malpractice – When and how to claim

Injuries and deaths due to anaesthesia malpractice are alarmingly high in South Africa. What constitutes malpractice? Even when anaesthetic is properly administered, complications can occur. However, it constitutes...

by DSC Attorneys

Cloud hosting – Managed or traditional?

When one thinks of the “cloud”, images of fluffy cotton balls in the sky are conjured up encouraging whimsical dreams of bright sunny days and...

by Alicia Koch

Spousal maintenance – Duty to support spouse post divorce

When it comes to divorces, things tend to become acrimonious. This could be as a result of one spouse being subjected to verbal, mental, financial...

by Petrus Khumalo

A career in law – What could this mean?

Mention to anyone that you are studying law or are a lawyer and it is likely you will be asked what area of practice you...

by Kerron Edmunson

Is medical malpractice to blame for SA’s shocking cerebral palsy statistics?

Medical malpractice may be a significant factor in South Africa’s shocking cerebral palsy statistics. Very high incidence of cerebral palsy in South Africa According to a report...

by DSC Attorneys

The new buyer power provisions

The new buyer power provisions of the Competition Act and the Regulations are in effect. On 20 May 2020 the buyer power guidelines were further...

by Zelmaine van der Westhuizen

Patent pending: Golf practice tool invented by young entrepreneur during Covid-19 lockdown

A 13-year old boy from Bultfontein invented a simple golf practice tool during COVID-19 lockdown measures for golfers to use at home, and a provisional...

by KISCH IP

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Attention all business owners! You could be held vicariously liable for an employee’s abuse of power.

How much maintenance? – Best interests of the child

Covid-19 and the business owners predicament – Business rescue or liquidation

Broadband and data regulations in South Africa

Videoconferencing during lockdown

Cross-border coordination – Clamping down on cartel conduct

The National Sport and Recreation Amendment Bill – Restructuring recreation?

Pay back the royalties!

A thought piece on ethical conduct for attorneys, advocates and corporate counsel having regard to the Legal Practice Act, 2014

“Add to cart”: Doing business in a COVID-19 world part 2 – Business considerations

Reporting a motor vehicle collision online

Drafting Sale of Immovable Property Agreements – Part 2

Understanding the concept of a delinquent director

Anaesthesia malpractice – When and how to claim

Cloud hosting – Managed or traditional?

Spousal maintenance – Duty to support spouse post divorce

A career in law – What could this mean?

Is medical malpractice to blame for SA’s shocking cerebral palsy statistics?

The new buyer power provisions

Patent pending: Golf practice tool invented by young entrepreneur during Covid-19 lockdown