Notarial bonds- Important considerations
In these trying times, the security that a creditor will hold will be of importance. Generally, Debtors have already encumbered their immovable property with mortgage...
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Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution News & Insights
This section examines dispute resolution rules, legislation and procedures, as well as matters which have been resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, collaborative law and litigation.
How to sue a doctor or hospital in South Africa
If you or a close family member has suffered harm due to medical malpractice, you may have grounds to sue a doctor or hospital.
What constitutes malpractice by a doctor or hospital?
Whenever a healthcare provider has a duty of care to a patient and fails to follow accepted…
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Lean on thy neighbour? – The duty of lateral support
Introduction
Any seasoned litigation lawyer has had the pleasure, or displeasure for that matter, of dealing with disputes between neighbours. These disputes, whether about noise, nuisance or a retaining wall collapsing, are more frequent than one would hope.…
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Nursing malpractice claims in South Africa
In South Africa, nursing malpractice claims account for a significant proportion of all medical malpractice claims.
What constitutes malpractice by nursing staff?
Whenever a nurse fails to...
Inter Milan score off the field – Trade mark protection
As we are all too well aware, the sporting world has not outrun the COVID-19 pandemic. Weekends usually spent immersed in live sporting action are...
Updated directions issued for access to justice under level 3
On 2 June 2020 the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr Ronald Ozzy Lamola updated the directives regarding access to the justice service points...
Disrobed – Digital labour proceedings during the lockdown
Since 1995, South Africans have become accustomed to life under a constitutional democracy. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 is the supreme...
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Law firm finance 101 – Medical negligence starter guide
The growth in medical negligence litigation over the last few years is due to a number of interrelated factors. With medical specialists and health budgets...
Cabinet appeals High Court decision on COVID-19 regulations
Cabinet has decided to appeal the recent North Gauteng High Court decision that declared COVID-19 levels 4 and 3 lockdown regulations unconstitutional and invalid.
In a...
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The perfect storm for RAF defendant attorneys
On February 18th 2020, Collins Letsoalo (acting Chief Executive of the Road Accident Fund) shook the personal injury world when he sent letters to panel...
