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Putting up security for costs
[Tim Fletcher] In Boost Sports South Africa (Pty) Ltd vs The South African Breweries Limited, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) required the plaintiff to put up security for costs... read more>>



Commercial Law
Now now issues - ASA and intellectual property

Issued by MARKETING MIX CONFERENCES

Some interesting issues from two of the speakers at the annual Advertising & Marketing Law Conference, Johannesburg, 3 September... read more>>

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Cyber Law
Take note of international digital laws when travelling
Even the most dedicated business travellers take some time to indulge in the pleasure aspect of being in a foreign country, whether that means taking pictures, seeing sights, chatting to locals or just watching a movie in their hotel rooms. Unfortunately, depending on the country, all these activities can land them in hot water. read more>>
Environmental Law
SA accedes to convention on hazardous substances incidents
Cabinet, at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 12 August, approved for South Africa to accede to the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 2010... read more>>
Bosveld Phosphate guilty of water pollution
Bosveld Phosphate has been found guilty and sentenced in the Phalaborwa Regional Court in relation to environmental degradation and water offences... read more>>
Labour Law
Employment Services Act now in effect but excludes private employment agencies
The Employment Services Act (ESA), which came into effect on 9 August 2015, specifically excludes s13 from coming into operation. This section deals with the registration of private employment agencies... read more>>
Court rules on access to fatal inquiry reports

Fiona Leppan and Thandeka Nhleko

Following the Gauteng High Court's recent judgment, Industrial Health Resource Group & others v the Minister of Labour and others, fatal inquiry reports under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993, will now be more accessible... read more>>
No need for individual retrenchment consultations where collective agreements exist

Sandile July and Kwazi Buthelezi

During a contemplated retrenchment exercise, an employer has a legal obligation to consult with parties that might be affected by the retrenchment based on operational requirements of the employer... read more>>
Land & Property Law
Review of main death duty changes proposed by Davis Tax Committee

Gary Boruchowitz

This reviews some of the amendments that the Davis Tax Committee report has proposed for South Africa's death tax system... read more>>
Business
Concern about silence on key threats to SA's economic longevity
South Africa has a leadership crisis, but this is not limited to government. Trevor Ncube, entrepreneur and publisher of SA's Mail & Guardian newspaper, recently addressed corporate leaders on their silence on key threats to the country's economic longevity... read more>>
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Labour Relations Amendment Act changes
Platinum Workshops (Pty) Ltd - 10 Sep 2015, Strand

Upcoming events
Labour dispute resolution for labour relations
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 24 Aug 2015 to 26 Aug 2015, Pretoria, Hatfield

Managing day to day issues/problem employees
Platinum Workshops (Pty) Ltd - 25 Aug 2015, Strand

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