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Best in Corporate Law Nomination
Congratulations to our Managing Director, Nicolene Schoeman-Louw for being nominated in the WOZA – Women in Law Awards, category Corporate Law. Whilst there is a worldwide recognition of leaders in law there are only a few countries who have embarked on awards to...
CCMA Commissioners may lose discretion to allow legal representation in unfair dismissal disputes arising from misconduct
It is a well known rule in the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) that legal representation in unfair dismissal disputes arising from misconduct are only allowed at the Commissioners discretion. Commissioners were empowered to exercise...
Insubordination in the Workplace: What you need to know
Introduction It is a well-established principle, that employees must obey the lawful and reasonable instructions of their respective employers. Refusal to follow such instructions may constitute insubordination. While in some cases insubordination may constitute...
Case Study: Can the Tax Court Increase Penalties Issued by SARS?
Introduction Once the South African Revenue Services (‘SARS’) issues your business with a penalty relating to your Value Added Tax (‘VAT’) or Corporate Income Tax Returns (‘CIT’), would the Tax Court be able to increase such penalties if they are of the opinion that...
The law of evidence, careful treatment is pivotal to the outcome of a case
Introduction One of the critical functions of legal practitioners is to construct court papers (i.e. pleadings etc) in a professional manner, setting out the case they represent. Once this is done to critically assess evidence and to make the necessary amendments, if...
Constitutional Court rules that Municipalities should not approve building plans which will devalue your property
Introduction Land and property development has been on the lips of every South African, with every person from any segment of the country trying to gain interest or protect their interests in property. The notion of owning and having access to land is at the core of...
Circumstances in which an unborn child can inherit from a Deceased Estate
Introduction It is often scary to think about the future wellbeing of one’s children and/or grandchildren, once you no longer around. Individuals tend to ensure that their children and/or grandchildren are protected and catered for in their Last Will and Testaments....
Unpacking the Basic Requirements for Unjustified Enrichment
Introduction Objectively speaking, no person must be allowed to get enriched at the expense of another whether by intent or mistake. In principle, when a person has been impoverished without justification, they can institute an action for restitution. South African...
Key Changes introduced by the Copyright Amendment Bill
On Thursday 28 March 2019, The National Council of Provinces voted to pass the Copyright Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) and the President must now sign it into law. The commencement date has yet to be published in the Government Gazette. According to the Spokesperson for...
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