We exist in a new era of consumer activism: comments made by consumers, customers, former employees or just those with strong opinions about a company...
The recent case of Herbal Zone v Infitech Technologies [1] is a cautionary tale for product manufacturers or importers who are careless about their intellectual property (“IP”). In many respects, it is a tale as old as time in IP circles; one which sees itself played…
Witnesses giving evidence before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) should take care when making statements that may expose them to defamation claims.
This...
There can be many serious consequences to your employees’ posts on social media. We frequently hear of copyright infringement, defamation, harassment and breach of confidentiality,...
Inappropriate, insensitive and racist content posted by social media users has been the topic of conversation for the past few weeks as South African society...
There are two very good reasons your company should have a social media policy:
1. To protect your company’s brand and reputation
Your employees are inevitably associated...
The use of social media in society is becoming increasingly prevalent and while there are many benefits, social media usage complicates employment relations and, in...
Social media cannot be ignored.
There has been a rapid proliferation of social media channels for corporate communication and an increasing number of public companies are...