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Talcum Powder recalls and lawsuits in 2023

The potential health risks associated with talc-based powders have been making headlines for years. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against big brands like Johnson & Johnson. Large pay-outs have been awarded as the potential health risks were confirmed.…

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Short-term insurance claim approved but dissatisfied with the pay out? Here is something to consider

It is not unusual to have insurance claims approved but payouts being underwhelmingly low and/or slow. This was mostly seen during COVID-19 in relation to business interruption claims. Whilst most claims were approved by the insurers, the payouts left the insureds…

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by Mtho Maphumulo

Navigating ex parte applications in South African legal proceedings

Introduction In the realm of legal proceedings within South African courts, the utilisation of ex parte applications holds paramount importance, allowing for the pursuit of relief...

by SchoemanLaw Inc

Actio communi dividundo: The judicial partition of co-owned property

It was recently reported in the media that an increasing number of people are opting to buy properties collectively. This trend is hardly surprising given...

by Simone Engelbrecht

Justice Eduard Derek Wille on Diversity, Workload, and Technological Advancements in South Africa’s Judiciary

The South African judiciary continues to deal with an onerous workload, diversity, and transformation challenges against a backdrop of continuous evolution in legal practice. On a...

Navigating employment, gender equality and parental leave

Introduction On October 25, 2023, the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa delivered a significant judgment in the case of Van Wyk &...

by SchoemanLaw Inc

Understanding default judgment and rescission applications

Introduction Do you have a judgment against you and wish to challenge this? Your best option is to contest it through the process of rescission of...

by Robyn Shepherd

Can your freedom of speech be limited? Defamation of character vs. crimen injuria

The concepts of defamation and crimen injuria are two distinct legal principles relating to wrongful and unlawful things people can say to or about others,...

by Philip Venter

The necessity of employment contracts

Introduction If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need a fancy written and signed contract to seal the deal when it comes to getting a job...

by Annelise Petzer

Multinational Standard Chartered Bank admits liability to currency manipulation case, agrees to pay R42m fine

The Competition Commission (Commission) has reached a settlement agreement with UK-based multinational bank, Standard Chartered Bank (“SCB”). In terms of the settlement agreement, SCB admits...

by Competition Commission South Africa

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