2 Jul 2013

Legal

First and foremost, have fun

Work on work that is meaningful. Cape Town's Black River Office Park is taking sustainable development to a whole new level. They're in the process of installing the largest solar PV system in Southern Africa. Two green thumbs up to you lot!

Take risks. There's a new SA radio station lurking on the interwebs, and it goes by the name of EuroTrashMusic - not your cup of tea? Don't be put off by the name - it's more a reference to a type of music rather than the location of the music, explains the station's founder Craig Steyn. Ruth Cooper finds out who they are, what they do, and why they do it in, EuroTrashMusic and the future of online radio.

Surround yourself with people who are cleverer than you. Education NPO SABSA will soon host the 8th Business School Expo in Joburg, open to anyone interested in finding out more about executive education. Attendance is free if you register online, otherwise pay R100 at the door on the day. Bit of a no-brainer, right?!

And finally, have fun! Number one on the list, and my favourite tip from Tara Turkington who shares her ten tips to building a great team - four of which have been mentioned above.

Go forth and lead by example!

Sindy Peters, Group Head: Content

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Weekly top stories

Understanding sub-licenses in intellectual property
[Ilse du Plessis] Unpacking the intricacies of sub-licences of intellectual property (IP), where the initial or main license is revoked or cancelled. Read more >>
GoPro reader competition deadline extended until 15 July!
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Collecting tax debts from third parties
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Rising electricity costs force increase in solar power usage
[Ori Saban] The South African economy is very sensitive towards the topic of energy, mostly owing to the price of electricity, its scarcity, climate change and a focus on sustainable living. Read more >>

New Act to protect personal information
Enactment of the new Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) is expected in the near future. This means that any businesses that have access to clients' personal details must comply with the Act's terms or potentially face criminal prosecution. Read more >>

GoPro reader competition deadline extended until 15 July!
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Good news, everyone! We've extended the deadline of our reader competition until Monday, 15 July 2013. Simply create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and stand a chance to WIN an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6000! Read more >>  visit press office >>

Marketing and advertising legislation - understanding the latest legal developments
[Issued by Knowledge Resources] As a marketer, you have to adhere to certain legal and governance responsibilities in order to protect your brand's reputation and minimise the risk to your organisation. Update yourself with the latest legal developments affecting your industry! Read more >>  visit press office >>


Commercial Law
Collecting tax debts from third parties
[Graeme Palmer] There are provisions in the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (the Act) that allow the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to recover a taxpayer's tax debt from a third party who either holds money for, or owes money to, that taxpayer. This is a very effective method of collecting taxes that can be done by a senior SARS official serving a notice upon the third party requesting that the money held or owed to the taxpayer be paid over to SARS. Read more >>

Gauteng liquor legislation and policies regarding shebeens
[Mpumelelo Madikane] The Gauteng Liquor Laws pose a rather interesting challenge for the liquor Industry at large, often being met with a lot of resistance from the concerned stakeholders, such as liquor traders, liquor forums, The Gauteng Liquor Board and many other various players. Read more >>

Penalties imposed on construction companies welcomed
The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has welcomed the announcement by the Competition Commission that a settlement has been reached following admission of guilt by 15 of the companies accused of collusion in the construction industry. Read more >>

Business rescue: commercial suicide versus personal liability
When it appears unlikely that a company will be able to pay all of its debts, the directors face a difficult choice - whether or not to apply for business rescue. Directors may face personal liability for any losses suffered if they fail to apply for business rescue when necessary. Read more >>


Law Practice
IFLR recognises Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group
Growth in sub-Saharan Africa driven by energy and infrastructure has created opportunities for African-based international firms, and has drawn attention to their capabilities. IFLR recently released its first 'Energy and Infrastructure: Sub-Saharan Africa 2013' report. Read more >>


International

Bangladeshi court jails nine for journalist murder
DHAKA, BANGLADESH: A Bangladeshi court has sentenced nine junior opposition politicians to life in prison for murdering a newspaper journalist who had published a series of reports on corruption, a prosecutor said Friday. Read more >>

Generic companies free from prosecution
WASHINGTON, USA: Manufacturers of generic drugs cannot be sued for adverse side effects caused by products that they did not themselves design, the US Supreme Court ruled on Monday (24 June). Read more >>


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Government

SA government proposes Butlins-style low-cost holiday resorts
[Michael Bromley] The South African Department of Tourism has announced its intention to unlock underused government-owned properties and partner with the private sector to develop low-cost holiday resorts in South Africa, similar to the Butlins resorts concept initiated some years ago in the United Kingdom. Read more >>


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