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Caught in the Crosshairs? Understanding Non-Joinder and Misjoinder in Legal Battles

Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly dragged into a legal battle that

A Guide For Business Owners: Understanding Business Rescue In South Africa

Brief Overview Of Business Rescue In South Africa   In South Africa,

What is NCR Credit Registration, and Why is it Important in South Africa?

A Guide For Credit Providers. The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established

Trade Dress Protection as a Trade Mark in South Africa

Trade Dress/Get-Up Registration Trade dress (TD) protection is a form of non-traditional

By Aletia Oberholster 4 Min Read

What is a Right of Way Servitude?

A servitude of right of way is a legal mechanism that grants

By Conri Botha 4 Min Read

How long-term marriages influence lifelong maintenance

Lessons from a recent Court Ruling for Couples Facing Divorce In the

By Danielle Mylie 5 Min Read

How legal experts facilitate corporate turnarounds

Business Rescue in South Africa Business rescue, a formal corporate turnaround mechanism,

By Pieter Walters 3 Min Read

AI AI AI: Integrity, Innovation, and the Future of Creativity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, but as it becomes more integrated

By Gerard Verhoef 4 Min Read

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

Spoofed! Protecting Your Intellectual Property from Digital Fakes

Imagine buying a pair of "Nike" sneakers, only to find out they

By Viteshen Naidoo 7 Min Read

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.

By Gerard Verhoef 5 Min Read

Memorandum of Incorporation, Shareholders’ Agreement and Rules of a Company: The same orchestra but different instruments

The legal nature, status and role of the different regulating documents of

By Anita Marais 6 Min Read

Intellectual Property Valuation: How long is a piece of string?

Valuing intellectual property (IP) often feels like trying to answer the question,

By Gerard Verhoef 7 Min Read

What is synthetic data and how can it address AI’s privacy and copyright issues?

In today's digital world, data and artificial intelligence (AI) are everywhere. Companies

By Viteshen Naidoo 2 Min Read

SCA Ruling raises concerns for Life Rights buyers in Retirement Housing

In a significant recent judgment, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has

By Conri Botha 3 Min Read