The Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Bill Update
The Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Bill [B6 – 2014] (“the Bill”) is now before the National Assembly for approval. The Bill represents a substantial...
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Judgment clarifies proper interpretation of the words “Binding Offer” in business rescue
On 20 May 2015, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) delivered judgment in the matter of African Banking Corporation of Botswana v Kariba Furniture...
Rooibos: Soothing the storm in a teacup – Rooibos trade mark
Protection of the use of the term “Rooibos” has long been a topical issue. However, an economic partnership agreement between Southern African nations and the...
The skills development pillar of the revised Codes Of Good Practice explained
One of the most important changes in the Revised Codes of Good Practice (RCoGP) is that there are now three priority pillars: Ownership; Skills Development;...
Do the requirements of Section 34 of the Insolvency Act have to be complied with in a transfer during business rescue proceedings?
We all know that if a trader intends transferring any business that belongs to him, its goodwill or the goods or property that form part...
Stop unsolicited mail – Do not contact me!
Tired of receiving unsolicited emails? In the world of technology, unwanted emails became part of our daily lives and it seems as if there is...
Cancelling fixed term contracts – The Consumer Protection Act
Cancelling your fixed term contract could easily turn into a nightmare. Is it even possible to cancel a contract without unreasonable cancellation fees? Let’s look...
Is there such a thing as a ‘common law marriage’?
Unregistered domestic partners living together are not necessarily able to enjoy the rights and duties of married couples. Is there hope for persons living together...
Biting the bullet – The Lord of War gets 25 years behind bars
For 2 decades, Viktor Bout, the inspiration behind the Lord of War, has supplied dictators, rebels and warmongers with some of their favourite bloody toys. After an elaborate sting operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, the world’s most notorious gun runner…
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SA Confidential: Discovery and privilege in South Africa
Privileged and confidential information are not one and the same thing. Communication between an attorney and his client is generally protected by legal privilege, but...
