Data protection – The ramifications of the landmark EU Facebook case
On 6 October 2015, the Court of Justice of the European Union declared the safe harbor decision – a scheme which endorsed the protection of...
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Delegates from across Africa attend round table on insolvency legislation and financial Stability
A lack of effective insolvency legislation is still hindering investment in many parts of Africa. This issue, and ways to implement effective legislation, was under...
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Seychelles Supreme Court rules on contested ‘Seychelles Airlines’ business name
With tourism a major industry for the economy of Seychelles, air travel and the subject of airlines in Seychelles is a hot topic. At present there is only one aviation company in the country, which is the majority Government-owned national airline, Air Seychelles.…
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The confidentiality of arbitration proceedings
Some of the challenges faced by corporate entities involved in protracted legal disputes are huge legal fees and delays in our courts. Companies thus elect...
Do you own your logo? Commissioned works
“Of course I do,” you say, “it’s mine”. But is it really? Did you or one of your employees create it? The chances are that...
Another ruling on the capitalisation of shareholder loans
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) released Binding Private Ruling 208 (Ruling) on 8 October 2015. The Ruling concerned the use of subscription proceeds to...
Public Protector cannot be ignored, SCA rules
The Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) handed down a significant judgment relating to the powers of the Public Protector.…
Uber: Convenience vs controversy
Members of public are increasingly making use of the convenient service offered by Uber. While this is undeniably an essential service, questions arise as to...
Tax treatment of contributions to retirement funds
The date of implementation of new rules relating to the tax treatment of contributions to retirement funds, which were expected to take effect on 1...
New requirements for mine dumps and stockpiles
Until recently, mining waste was regulated under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (MPRDA). With effect from 24 July 2015, the establishment and reclamation of mine dumps and stockpiles of similar waste from or incidental to a mining…
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