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It’s widely accepted in South Africa that the Seller has the right to nominate the Conveyancing Attorney in a property transaction. It’s a longstanding norm…
Public Benefit Activities vs Non-Profit Organisations: A South African Guide to Tax-Exempt Status Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) and Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) are often used interchangeably…
The ongoing business rescue proceedings of Mango Airlines (Pty) Ltd (“Mango”) have raised key legal considerations surrounding the cession of creditor claims during corporate restructurings.…
Credit heads and in-house counsel often default to “surety/guarantee” language in facility letters, assuming the two offer equal comfort. They do not. In high-value corporate…
Why a Simple “Demand” Letter Still Matters Car subscription and lease-to-own platforms have exploded in popularity from Johannesburg to Cape Town. They offer flexible access…
When a property’s original title deed is lost, stolen, or destroyed, it cannot be transferred or bonded until a replacement deed is issued by the…
When can genuine, brand name goods still be labelled “counterfeit”? The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has just answered that question in Yossi Barel v…
In the context of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), ownership is one of the key elements of measurement. While equity transfer is the most straightforward…
Businesses strive to stand out and build consumer trust. However, when one party attempts to trade on the reputation of another, passing-off provides a powerful…
Innovation often relies on collaborations between operational companies and outsourced development specialists. Companies are increasingly turning to external software and hardware developers to build proprietary…
Restraint of Trade Clause In an increasingly competitive business landscape, one of the most common legal tools to protect a…
Selling a company, shareholding, or prized piece of equipment can feel like handing over the keys to your car while…
IP Valuation is a specialised field, as was explained in our previous article. In summary, our IP Valuation hypothesis is…
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