13 Sep 2024
In the labyrinth of corporate governance, Section 75 of the Companies Act serves as the keen-eyed detective, ensuring transparency and accountability among directors. Directors of a company have a fiduciary duty towards the company and must accordingly act in the best interests of the company at all times and therefore place the
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A timely reminder for ex-employers on requirements to be satisfied for withholding ex-employees pension fund benefits
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Adams & Adams
Adams & Adams is an internationally recognised full-service corporate law firm, based in South Africa. Our leadership position as one of the largest intellectual property law practice’s in the southern hemisphere, and a…
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Mtho Maphumulo
Topics Dispute Resolution | Labour Law
11 Sep 2024
Introduction:
When employees are…
Legal Tech Talk 2024
10 Sep 2024
The executive innovation breakfast
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This year’s theme is – “FUTURE-READY LAW FIRMS: Adapt, Lead, Succeed”.
What an exciting event this promises to be!
The Legal Tech Talk 2024 Executive Innovation Breakfast is a premier event series happening across South Africa from 8 – 23…
Landmark Con Court judgment reinforces employee rights in transfer case
09 Sep 2024
Introduction
The case of Africa Online Operations (Mauritius) Limited v Scanlon and Others has emerged as a landmark decision by the Constitutional Court of South Africa, affirming the rights of employees during a business transfer, particularly in insolvency scenarios. This case addresses the application of Section 197A of the Labour Relations Act…
NCOP seeks comment on Older Persons Amendment Bill
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Sabinet
With a sound performance history of over 30 years, Sabinet has firmly established itself as a leader in facilitating access to a wide spectrum of high-quality and credible information sources. Over the course of the last thre…
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Announcement
Topics Government, Politics & Policy
09 Sep 2024
The national council of provinces…
NEF and Competition Commission sign landmark MOU to entrench compliance and fair business practice
06 Sep 2024
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and the Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration in key areas of economic development and market regulation.
The MoU outlines four primary areas of collaboration: merger control, development fund management, market research, and the establishment of…
Partnership agreements – Key considerations and requirements
06 Sep 2024
A partnership is formed through a contract between two or more individuals. There is no limit on the maximum number of individuals entering an agreement. A partnership is not a separate legal entity except for certain purposes. Further, if one of the partners dies, the partnership dissolves and, therefore, does not enjoy…
Pro bono – Making a difference through empowering communities
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Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland represents the coming together of two firms with a shared ethos and commitment to client service excellence. We are known for our business savvy and industry intelligence and for providing innovative and …
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Themba Khumalo
Topics Running Your Practice
05 Sep 2024
With South Africa’s current economic…
Special Investigating Unit to investigate Eskom
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Sabinet
With a sound performance history of over 30 years, Sabinet has firmly established itself as a leader in facilitating access to a wide spectrum of high-quality and credible information sources. Over the course of the last thre…
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Announcement
Topics Energy & Environmental Law | Government, Politics & Policy
04 Sep 2024…
Little wiggle room: The power of payment certificates in construction contracts
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Adams & Adams
Adams & Adams is an internationally recognised full-service corporate law firm, based in South Africa. Our leadership position as one of the largest intellectual property law practice’s in the southern hemisphere, and a…
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Jean-Paul Rudd
Topics Contract Law | Dispute Resolution
04 Sep 2024
The High Court of…