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How does the Property Transfer process work?
The transfer of ownership of a property, from the seller to the purchaser, can be a nerve-wracking process. Here are…
Who Gets the Commission?
Lessons from a Recent Property Practitioner Dispute Securing a property sale is no small feat for Property Practitioners. From tirelessly…
Is Non-Disclosure a Policy Killer?
Lessons from M.D.L. v. Liberty Group Limited In March 2021, an Eastern Cape woman experienced a life-changing trauma when she…
Can you ‘Waive’ Goodbye to Contractual Rights Without Realising it?
In the recent judgment in case of Phoenix Salt Industries (Pty) Ltd v The Lubavitch Foundation of Southern Africa, the…
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A Guide For Business Owners: Understanding Business Rescue In South Africa
Brief Overview Of Business Rescue In South Africa In South Africa, it is important for business owners and directors…
What is NCR Credit Registration, and Why is it Important in South Africa?
A Guide For Credit Providers. The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established under Section 12 of the National Credit Act,…
Trade Dress Protection as a Trade Mark in South Africa
Trade Dress/Get-Up Registration Trade dress (TD) protection is a form of non-traditional mark that business owners should consider when expanding…
What is a Right of Way Servitude?
A servitude of right of way is a legal mechanism that grants a person the right to pass through another…
How long-term marriages influence lifelong maintenance
Lessons from a recent Court Ruling for Couples Facing Divorce In the recent case of M.T v E.T (8197/2018) ZAGPJHC…
AI AI AI: Integrity, Innovation, and the Future of Creativity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, but as it becomes more integrated into academic and business practices, concerns around integrity…
Are You Maximising Your Brand’s Value Through Strategic Co-Marketing?
Harvesting the synergistic benefits through brand Co-Marketing. Co-marketing is a distinctive way brands can promote themselves in the marketplace. Co-marketing…
Spoofed! Protecting Your Intellectual Property from Digital Fakes
Imagine buying a pair of "Nike" sneakers, only to find out they have the iconic swoosh upside down, the soles…
Unearthing more value: How IP valuation shapes the future of mining technology
In a recent article, Barnard's innovative approach to IP valuation was discussed. The recent discovery of the world’s second-largest diamond,…
Memorandum of Incorporation, Shareholders’ Agreement and Rules of a Company: The same orchestra but different instruments
The legal nature, status and role of the different regulating documents of a company. The Memorandum of Incorporation (“MOI”), Shareholders’…
