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July 31, 2026
A recent appeal award in confidential arbitration proceedings has provided helpful guidance on where the line is drawn between lawful descriptive language and enforceable trade mark rights. Although the matter […]
July 31, 2026
How One Judgment Modernised South African Matrimonial Property Law Some court judgments change more than the lives of the parties before the court. They change the law itself. What began […]
July 31, 2026
What is happening in the Patagonia case? Outdoor clothing company Patagonia, famous for its environmental stance and distinctive branding, has sued US drag performer and climate activist Wyn Wiley, who […]
June 30, 2026
“Things do not go away. They go somewhere.” (Annie Dillard) Many trustees assume that a dormant trust can be safely forgotten. No income, no assets, no transactions … No problem. […]
June 30, 2026
On 30 June 2025, the Supreme Court of Appeal (“the SCA”) provided clarity on the limits of directors’ powers during business rescue in Knoop and Others v Tegeta Exploration and […]
June 30, 2026
“Things do not go away. They go somewhere.” (Annie Dillard) Many trustees assume that a dormant trust can be safely forgotten. No income, no assets, no transactions … No problem. […]
June 3, 2026
Property practitioners are generally not liable for latent defects in immovable property. A latent defect is a hidden flaw that materially impairs the use, value, or enjoyment of the property […]
June 3, 2026
In today’s digital world, many of our everyday dealings take place over messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. Quotations are requested and accepted, arrangements are made, and agreements are reached – […]
June 1, 2026
“A creature with a big enough head to make a contract should have the sense to make one it can keep.” (Barbara Kingsolver) A R1.725 million deposit. A bank guarantee […]
April 30, 2026
“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” (Elbert Hubbard) An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar? For […]