Your bark may be worse than your bite – literally
It is so quick, easy and convenient to convey a message on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram etc. Despite the convenience and satisfaction of typing and then posting a rant, it is recommended to pause and consider the circumstances of these actions. The leading risk is potential defamation. Defamation according to […]
Amendments To The Exchange Control Regulations – Help Or Hindrance?
With the passing of the first anniversary of the Exchange Control Regulation amendments of 01 March 2017, (Exchange Control Circulars Nos. 7 & 8 of 2017) we consider whether such amendments have been a help or hindrance over the last 12 months. Prior to 01 March 2017 South African residents (both natural and juristic) were […]
Is Your Pet’s Bite Worse Than Its Bark?
For those who keep vicious pets and who have wondered what liability they would have towards a victim of your pet and for those who have been a victim of someone else’s vicious pet and have wondered what type of claim they could have against the pet’s owner, this article is for you. The position […]
Are You Sharing Content On Social Media Legally?
We all use social media at some point – whether it’s for business purposes, catching up with friends or scrolling through posts of exotic destinations on Instagram. While we all like to think we are social media savvy, your social media posts may be infringing someone else’s copyright. When you sign up to a social […]
Do you Click-wrap or Shrink-wrap?
As a result of the current economic climate, businesses have begun to expand their search for new business globally, and more and more business is conducted across borders in the Twenty-First Century than in previous eras. Essentially a “Click wrap” agreement refers to an agreement that appears on a computer screen and requires a user […]
Trusts and Accrual Claims – Piercing the (Bridal) Veil
Anybody who has been through a contentious divorce, which category most divorces fall under, knows how many different tactics can be used by an aggrieved ex-partner to manipulate the outcome of the legal conflict in their own favour. Some of these means are not exactly above board and some are plainly against good morals. One […]
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire
Mark Twain said: “Giving up smoking is easy … I’ve done it hundreds of times…”. Smokers and non-smokers know that smoking is extremely addictive. However, does the electronic cigarette (“e-cigarette”) curtail the negative effects that cigarettes have on the body of a smoker and the people around them? The differences between cigarettes and e-cigarettes include […]
How many wives may you have?
The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 120 of 1998 (“RCMA”) came into operation on 15 November 2000 with the following intentions, among others: To make provision for the recognition of customary marriages; To specify the requirements for a valid customary marriage; To regulate the registration of customary marriages; To regulate the proprietary consequences of customary […]
Pros And Cons To Treating Information As A Trade Secret
A trade secret may be the “X-factor” that distinguishes one business from another. It may provide a business with a competitive edge and advantage, and create a niche market which competitors may find challenging to enter. A trade secret may be any form of information which is valuable to a business and which is not […]
Important considerations before instituting legal action against a close corporation
It’s a regular occurrence for a creditor to issue summons against a debtor. Obtaining judgment against a debtor is the easy part; the problem is enforcing the debt and reclaiming the money owed to you, as a creditor. The purpose of this article is to point out a few important considerations to take into account […]