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Copyright: You Paid For It – But Do You Own It?
Businesses routinely pay third parties to create things for them. A company appoints a developer to build software, a designer to create a logo, a consultant to prepare training material, an architect to produce drawings or a marketing agency to develop content for a website.
Arbitration Or Court: Which Is The Better Option?
Commercial relationships inevitably give rise to disputes. When they do, parties are often faced with an important decision whether such...
Understanding Apostille Certification: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
In an increasingly globalised world, individuals and companies regularly find themselves needing to use South African documents abroad....
Why Your Lawyer Still Trumps AI
In today’s legal landscape, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”) has raised a compelling question: “If AI can research,...
Establishing an Inter Vivos Trust in South Africa: Key Considerations for Protecting Family Wealth
For many South African families and business owners, preserving wealth across generations requires a structure that is resilient, disciplined and...
Turning Houses Into Hustle Hubs: A First-Time Developer’s Guide To Legal And Planning Hurdles
Thinking of buying a house and turning it into a low-rise office block, co-working space or multi-tenant property?...
Guarding the Gate: A Toolkit for Minority Shareholders in South Africa
In the South African companies’ landscape, minority shareholders often face the uncomfortable reality of being “along for the ride.” Whilst...
Key Considerations For Cross‐Border Commercial Contracts Entered Into By South African Businesses
In an increasingly globalised business environment, South African businesses have seen themselves entering into cross-border commercial contracts on a more...
Mergers And Acquisitions In South Africa: Key Considerations
As South Africa’s economy continues to evolve and diversify, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain an essential vehicle for growth, market...
Shareholder Resolutions – What’s So Special?
Viewed within the context of a company’s organisational hierarchy, special resolutions play a pivotal role in guiding material corporate decisions....
Transfer duty payable on the acquisition of shares in a residential property company.
The Transfer Duty Act brings about an obligation (on the part of purchasers) to make payment of transfer duty upon...
Competition Commission – New Draft Guidelines.
The Competition Act requires an assessment of both the competitive and so-called public interest effect on mergers. Having regard to...
Compulsory Merger Notification Considerations in relation to Negative Control.
Prior to the commencement of an evaluation into the monetary value of a merger, the first port of call is...
Companies Act Amendment Bill, 2023.
The passing of the Companies Amendment Bill, 2023 (“Amendment Bill”) by the National Council of Provinces on the 26th of...
Copyright: You Paid For It – But Do You Own It?
Businesses routinely pay third parties to create things for them. A company appoints a developer to build software, a designer...
Arbitration Or Court: Which Is The Better Option?
Commercial relationships inevitably give rise to disputes. When they do, parties are often faced with an important decision whether such...
Understanding Apostille Certification: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
In an increasingly globalised world, individuals and companies regularly find themselves needing to use South African documents abroad....
Why Your Lawyer Still Trumps AI
In today’s legal landscape, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”) has raised a compelling question: “If AI can research,...
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