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It is vital that any business, especially those offering products or services on credit, manage their debtors effectively, particularly in matters of payment terms.

There are a number of tax and legal implications that must be considered when you draft a Share Buyback Agreement.

Barnard Inc have been invited to join the International Commercial Law Alliance (ICLA) as its exclusive South African representative, the second Africa-based law firm to join the network of law firms.

Danish toymaker Lego wrote a letter to Culper Precision demanding that it stop producing the gun which looks like it’s covered in Lego bricks.

George Herbst discusses business insurance and recovering of looted items in the wake of recent widespread looting and violence.

It is vital that the estate and complex managers look into the security safeguards of the personal information processed by operators and conclude the necessary data privacy agreements with the relevant security companies.

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal, handed down on 13 April 2021, will have a material impact on South Africa’s insurers, requiring them to review their policies.

Barnard Inc. is pleased to announce that Douw Breed has been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa.

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal, handed down on 13 April 2021, will have a material impact on South Africa’s insurers, requiring them to review their policies.

Liquidation implies that a business is not able to pay its debt and that the company’s liabilities now exceed its assets. The liquidation of a company further entails that the company will cease to operate and that is generally due to the company’s financial problems.

If your child is being bullied at school, they will need lots of love and support, both at home and at school. But what happens when the bullying escalates?

After an eleven-year long legal struggle, the North-West High Court found a resort owner responsible for the death of a toddler after he was swept away in a river flood.

The transfer of ownership of a property, from the seller to the purchaser, can be a nerve-wracking process. Here are the 15 steps to a successful transfer process.

Settlement agreements are a useful alternative to settling a dispute between parties without resorting to litigation or adjudication by a Court.

If you want to formalise your relationship without getting married, you can enter into a cohabitation agreement that will address aspects like financial interests, living expenses, property ownership and children while you are together, and in the event of the relationship break-up or dispute.

The process of liquidation involves a company (or close corporation) ceasing all trading activities, selling its company assets and then distributing the proceeds to its creditors. There are two options for the voluntary winding-up of a solvent business.

How much does it cost to divorce? How long does the divorce process take? How do I initiate divorce proceedings? Your questions answered.

Divorces are always difficult for everyone involved and they can become that much more arduous when either spouse owns or is part of a business.

Companies should take proactive steps by engaging legal advisors who can carry out independent governance risk audits – including practical advice to company directors and boards on the effective implementation of governance actions.

The child maintenance system in South Africa ensures that children of a marriage or long-term relationship will be financially supported by their parents once the split is finalised.

According to the International Trademark Association (INTA), trademark applications comprising the terms “coronavirus,” “COVID-19,” and other associated words have flooded IP offices globally.

The COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdown in South Africa has brought the legal considerations of force majeure into sharp focus across multiple industries, particularly in engineering and construction circles.

Intellectual property rights are an obvious consideration for tech entrepreneurs who should define and protect their IP with registrations and documentation, especially when working with multiple third parties.

The now-familiar stresses of lockdown – financial pressures, lack of escape from each other, conflicts over the kids, conflicts over chores, lack of exercise – have forced many couples to reconsider how they really feel about their partners.

The current continued climate of economic uncertainty, exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdowns, is likely to give rise to an increase in shareholder activism and potential disputes.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has returned the controversial Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill to the National Assembly for review.

There is a heavy burden on employers to ensure a risk-free return to work for their employees. Associate, Chanique Rautenbach recommends that companies share the burden of compliance with their labour law advisers and then develop a well-defined work readiness playbook before venturing further into the new normal.

High Court says current Disaster Management Regulations create a Constitutional Crisis. Those regulations must be amended with due consideration to the limitation each has on the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights contained in the Constitution.

Business rescue expert, Koos Benadie, answers frequently asked questions relevant to business rescue proceedings in South Africa

The pandemic lockdowns have affected the way we do official business. The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECTA) provides clarity on the topic of electronic transactions, including electronic signatures.