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Understanding anti-dissipation measures in divorce proceedings

An anti-dissipation measure refers to a legal directive designed to prevent an individual from liquidating or concealing assets during divorce proceedings. The Matrimonial Property Act holds significant relevance in addressing the dissipation of joint assets…

Provided By SchoemanLaw Inc

by Msizi Mhlongo

Judicial reminder: The ethical obligation and fiduciary duty of plaintiff attorneys to discourage baseless legal actions

Attorneys representing plaintiffs should take note of a judgment recently handed down in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg. Two unemployed plaintiffs instituted action against the Minister of Police, Minister of Justice and Correctional…

Provided By Adams & Adams

by Jean-Paul Rudd

Global markets master agreements: An introduction

The course will provide an introduction to global market master agreements, namely the 2002 ISDA® Master Agreement (ISDA), 2011 Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA) and...

by Kelly Barnett

Understanding court-ordered costs in South Africa: A comprehensive guide

Introduction In the realm of litigation, the issue of costs can often be as crucial as the outcome of the case itself. Understanding how costs are...

by SchoemanLaw Inc

Medical malpractice claims for blindness in infants

Medical malpractice claims for blindness in infants, especially due to the eye disease known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), are one of the most common...

by DSC Attorneys

The Integrity of Digital Evidence in the Age of AI

The rapid rise of AI is creating a new fear for legal practitioners. With our courts now accepting digital evidence, including videos and voice notes,...

by Kelly Barnett

Unfair dismissal of elderly: Seokwane v Bidvest Prestige Cleaning Services

Introduction: In South Africa, laws prohibit unfair discrimination in employment based on age. However, certain provisions allow for fair dismissal upon reaching the normal or agreed...

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A lawyer ‘dodges a bullet’ after having relied on non-existent ChatGPT cases in court papers!

In a judgment of 20 February 2024, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, a lawyer who had relied on case law generated by ChatGPT...

by Mtho Maphumulo

The Wilgenhof Residence indemnity form – Is it legal and binding?

A scandal has recently surfaced surrounding a multitude of allegations regarding Wilgenhof Residence, a men’s residence of Stellenbosch University. This was after a probe by...

by Philip Venter

President to puff, puff, pass Cannabis Bill into law

In September 2018, the Constitutional Court of South Africa unanimously ruled that the personal and private use of Cannabis, by adults, would be decriminalised. This...

by Ramon Pereira

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