Why Sabinet’s Bill Tracker is so important
The passing of legislation is a complex process and often a lengthy one. There are many checks and balances before a Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Each bill is debated in detail and, if necessary, amended. If there is much public interest in a bill, public hearings…
The tech series – Digital signatures
Tim O’Reilly said –
“What new technology does is create new opportunities to do a job that customers want done.”
And we couldn’t agree with that statement more.
New technology helps us do what we need to do, more efficiently and often at a reduced cost. Part and…
Topics: Running Your Practice | Technology Law
The launch of the Legal Services Ombud in South Africa
Most South Africans are not aware of the different platforms available when they are aggrieved by the conduct of a legal practitioner. Some of these platforms are more expensive than others, depending on various factors which differ from case to case. One of the most…
Risks and considerations for privacy, cybercrime and blockchain
Introduction
It is common cause that the legal framework around blockchain technology is in its infancy in most countries. In most jurisdictions, the debate focuses on the taxation of the assets as opposed to the regulating standards to limit user risk.
Blockchain…
Topics: Technology Law
Debt dictionary – The ABCs of debt
Got a question about debt? The answer may be here.
Administration order
This is a court order where your financial position is examined and an administrator divides your salary amongst the creditors. The order will remain on your credit record for a period of five …
Intellectual property transfers in M&A transactions – Capital controls
Despite a tough year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and general pre-existing economic distress, South Africa remains fertile ground for mergers and acquisitions. South Africa continues to produce quality businesses which are valued at near-historic low multiples.…
Regulations on community mental health care facilities drawn up
Comment is sought on Draft Regulations for licensing community mental health day care and residential care facilities for people with mental illness.
The health department published the Draft Regulations in Government Gazette 46589 in terms of the Mental Health…
Delictual liability for sports injuries and fatalities
Delictual claims ordinarily dominate our courts. This is evident from the annual statistics relating to legal claims against various organs of the State and departments of government. Not only do such claims get instituted against public entities, but there are…
Topics: Dispute Resolution | Personal Injury Law
Bregman Moodley Attorneys Forfeiture of the benefits of a marriage
Our law allows a court to make an order that one party forfeits the patrimonial benefits of a marriage.
Section 9 of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 provides for the forfeiture of patrimonial benefits of marriage.
(1) When a decree of divorce is granted on the ground of the …
Topics: Dispute Resolution | Family Law
Regulation on wearing of face masks repealed
The wearing of face masks to contain the spread of Covid-19 is no longer required.
The health department announced the repeal of Regulation 16A of the Regulations Relating to the Surveillance and the Control of Notifiable Medical Conditions in Government Gazette…
