Balancing your insurance: Avoiding the pitfalls of over and under coverage
When it comes to insuring your property, striking the right balance is…
Revisiting The Landlord’s Hypothec: The Right To Judicially Attach The Goods Of The Tenant
Landlords are automatically vested with the right to seize the goods of tenants who have defaulted on rental payments to…
Navigating The Green Tide: South Africa’s Emerging Greenwashing Litigation Landscape
Environmental consciousness has become a global chorus, and the term 'greenwashing' has emerged as a dissonant note, prompting a surge…
Do grandparents have rights over their grandchildren under South African law?
South African law does not make specific provisions for grandparents’ rights over their grandchildren/grandchild. However, the Children’s Act 38 of…
Constitutional Court Reforms Divorce Act
Landmark rulings address gender discrimination and redefine asset redistribution for post-1984 marriages in South Africa. On 10 October 2023, the…
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Lodge Adequate Disputes To Ensure That Your Electricity Is Not Disconnected
The High Court in a recent judgment reiterated the importance of lodging thorough and adequate disputes in relation to municipal…
FIDIC – Proactively Preserving The Contractual Relationship
The FIDIC suite of contracts has gone through extreme lengths to equip construction contractual parties with the tools to not…
Largest Rhino Conservation Transaction in History Approved
Marking an unprecedented moment in the world of rhino conservation – South Africa’s Competition Commission approved the largest private rhino…
Thy Will Not Be Done?
Every September, National Wills Week rolls around - where participating law firms offer basic Will drafting for free. The crucial…
Sole Searching in AI: What Louboutin’s trademark battle teaches us about Legal Tech
When you think of Christian Louboutin, what comes to mind are the brand's iconic, red-soled high heels, a trademark that…
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Barnard Celebrates a Quarter Century with Prestigious Accolades on Africa’s Legal Stage
Barnard, a prominent full-service commercial law firm, has once again received a prestigious nod by…
Barnard associate selected as first candidate in historic international lawyer exchange program
Philip Roberts, an exceptional young Associate at Barnard, has been selected as the first candidate…
Barnard Launches New Website to Enhance Client Experience
Barnard, a top-tier law firm that specialises in commercial and corporate law, has recently unveiled…
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Sole Searching in AI: What Louboutin’s trademark battle teaches us about Legal Tech
When you think of Christian Louboutin, what comes to mind are the brand's iconic, red-soled high heels, a trademark that…
Insured and Insurer’s Pre-Contractual Duty of Disclosure
It goes without saying that, in the business of insurance, there is a significant emphasis on the duty of disclosure,…
Dis-Chem Enforcement Notice Spotlights Why Companies Must Establish Operator Agreements to Comply with SA’s POPI Act
The Act protects personal information of individuals against harm which may occur as a result of criminal activity and compliance…
Transforming South African Business: What the 2023 Companies Amendment Bills Mean for Owners and Managers
The 2023 Companies Amendment Bills (the "Bills") were recently tabled before Parliament, and they are set to make a few…
A Guide to the New 5-Page Gas Compliance Certificates for Home-Buyers
Loadshedding in South Africa has meant that more property owners are switching to gas for cooking or heating because of…
