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Unpacking Some Thoughts Around Share Buy Backs
A share buyback transaction is utilised when a company purchases its shares from shareholders. This is in contrast with a sale between shareholders. The shareholder's agreement governs the sale of a private company’s shares. In most instances, several pre-emptive...
Judgment By Default
A judgment may be awarded even if you have defended your matter, however, this article aims to explore the possible consequences and actions you may take in respect of a “default judgment” which is essentially a judgment that has been awarded in absence of a defence....
How to Legally Dismiss an Employee
Have you wondered what constitutes a dismissal, how to implement it lawfully, and the consequences of failing to abide by the relevant laws? Unfortunately, it is not always as easy as it seems. However, this article will provide a brief outline. What is a dismissal?...
The limits of “Confidentiality” – with a Specific Focus on Litigious Proceedings
Confidential information means any information disclosed in however manner that is commercially sensitive. The best way to explain what it is is perhaps to describe what it is not (generally speaking): was publicly known and made generally available in the public...
Happy New Year!
Our whole team wishes our Clients and Stakeholders a lot of joy and happiness during this holiday season. We will be back at the office on 4 January 2023 at 08:30. During this holiday season, we can’t stop thinking about those who helped us to build a prosperous...
“Your Time is Up”
Introduction The Companies Act, 71 of 2008 (the “Act”) places a fiduciary duty on all company directors. Therefore, directors are responsible for acting in good faith, exercising reasonable care, skill and diligence and working in the company's best interests. A...
Was that a Flirtation? Or just Kindness?
Too often, we mistake kindness for being flirtatious. Yet not everyone has good intentions. We are often too afraid to report sexual harassment in the workplace because we are so scared of what other people might say. What is Sexual Harassment The Good of Good...
A Quick Guide To The Small Claims Court In South Africa
The Small Claims Court provides fast and easy relief to get the money owed to you without going through a long and litigious process. Small Claims Courts are located throughout the country in local Magistrate Courts, giving people more access to them. Matters Heard In...
Life Partnership and Inheritance – Know your Rights!
For many years it has become common practice for many heterosexual South African couples to live together for a significant period of time as married couples would without actually getting married legally. This type of relationship is known as a life partnership, and...
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