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  • Force Majeure on the fringes of the pandemic lockdowns

    • 7th Nov 2020
    • Posted by: Barnard Inc
    • Categories: Commercial Litigation, Contracts
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    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.

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  • Just how secure and legal are electronic signatures?

    • 17th Apr 2020
    • Posted by: Barnard Inc
    • Categories: Compliance, Contracts, COVID-19
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    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.

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  • Tips for drawing up a watertight partnership agreement

    • 12th Feb 2019
    • Posted by: Barnard Inc
    • Categories: Contracts, Partnerships
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    Setting up a beneficial partnership agreement with another business is essential. However, it can be complicated to set up, since it offers plenty of opportunities for mistakes.

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