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| The decision by the US government to sue Volkswagen over the massive pollution-cheating scandal turned up the heat on the former paragon of German industry on Tuesday, 5 January, and fuelled speculation about how much the affair will finally cost the embattled auto giant... read |
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| African Bank Investments Limited's (Abil's) black economic empowerment (BEE) shareholders are suing directors of the failed company, as well as auditing firm Deloitte... read |
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| The US government sued Volkswagen Monday for installing equipment on nearly 600,000 diesel cars that intentionally subverted clean-air regulations... read |
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| Since the first reported seizure of poached ivory in 2015, on 2 January, not a single week has passed without law enforcers confiscating illegal ivory... read |
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| Aadil Patel Claims for payment of arrear wages may prescribe sooner rather than later following a Labour Appeal Court judgement on the payment of arrear wages... read |
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| When it comes to moving homes there are a few legal matters that will require attention, but each situation will be different and as such there will be unique aspects that should be taken into account... read |
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| Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has instructed the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) to investigate and provide a report on action, if necessary, to be taken against estate agent, Penny Sparrow, who this week posted racist remarks on social media... read |
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| Stefanie de Saude Seeking the democratic freedom to live and work permanently in another country, a number of South African emigrants may be surprised to discover they are no longer citizens of South Africa should they choose to acquire the citizenship of their adoptive country... read |
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| Issued by Simpsons Attorneys While seeking to institute a fairer spread of compensation, the Road Accident Benefit Scheme brings with it a number of negative implications of which the road users of South Africa should be made aware... read |
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| Can the use of a trademark as a hashtag constitute trademark use? This was one of the questions that arose in the recent case of Eksouzian v Albanese in which the California Central District Court held that hashtags are 'merely descriptive devices, not trademarks'... read |
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| The Health Professions Council of South Africa has established an Inspectorate Office whose focus and primary role is to ensure that registered practitioners comply with the provisions of the Health Professions Act... read |
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| An audit letter from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) indicating that SA's second-largest steelmaker owes tax worth R680m between 2007 and 2009 has further complicated its potential sale to Hong Kong-based metals interests... read |
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