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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,…
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Understanding the termination and acquisition of parental rights and responsibilities in South Africa
A parent may either have full or specific parental responsibilities and rights in respect of a minor child. The responsibilities…
Balancing dependant rights and testamentary wishes
Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act (PFA) is crucial for ensuring the equitable distribution of pension benefits after a…
Betting on data: Copyright, algorithms, and the future of sports betting
How the Remote Gambling Bill and Copyright Law Impact Sports Betting The success of most professional athletes is fuelled by…
Balancing Children’s Best Interests in Acrimonious Court Battles
On 02 August 2024, the High Court of the Western Cape of South Africa delivered a significant judgment involving disputes…
Essential legal terms every first-time homebuyer should know
Congratulations on finding your dream home! The whole purchasing, financing and transfer process can be confusing and daunting. As you…
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Can I withhold maintenance if I’m denied contact with my child? Understanding your rights and remedies
In many cases, disputes arise when one parent withholds contact between the minor children and the other parent. The natural…
Monetising white label branding
White Label Manufacturing presents a powerful partnership where manufacturers and brand owners play to their strengths. Manufacturers handle everything from…
ESOP trusts for private companies – heads you win, tails you win
An ESOP trust is an employee-share-ownership trust and is a mechanism that allows employees to buy or own shares in…
Yes, we are! No, we’re not! Customary Marriages under the spotlight
A recent case, Mashisane v Mhlauli which was moved up to the Supreme Court of Appeal, shed light on the…
Barnard bolsters leadership with Izak du Toit as new Director
Barnard, a firm renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence in commercial law, proudly announces the appointment of Izak…
