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Can I protect and register my hashtag?
[Nicole van der Merwe and Elaine Bergenthuin] On social media, individuals and companies advertise and promote their businesses and brands through hashtags, which have become so popular that they are being used in starting trends, raising awareness, buying and selling products and services, entering competitions and winning prizes... read


Commercial Law
Another SARS ruling on converting loans into equity

Ben Strauss

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a Binding Private Ruling 213 (Ruling) on the issue of 'converting' loans into share capital... read
Environmental Law
Rhino poaching figures stabilise - DEA
The Department of Environmental Affairs announced on Thursday, 21 January, that for the first time in 10 years, rhino poaching in South Africa is stabilising... read
National rhino horn trade remains legal in SA
The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed the Department of Environmental Affairs' application for leave to appeal against the lifting of the ban on national trade of rhino horn in South Africa. read
Labour Law
Dealing with employees antisocial social media behaviour
While it may not be the conventional nature of an act of misconduct, the age of social media and technological advancement has changed the way in which we communicate and engage with other individuals and with the public... read
Edcon staff fail in court bid to be reinstated

Ernest Mabuza

Thousands of workers retrenched by the Edcon group in 2013 and 2014 have had their hopes of reinstatement dashed by the Constitutional Court... read
Retaining employment position after business restructuring

Fiona Leppan

The decision to restructure a business rests with the employer, especially where there are no retrenchments that arise from it. Such discretion is only fettered by law and not by the possibility of reinstatement in cases pending during the time of the restructuring... read
Tax Law
New tax reforms protect retirees
The Tax Amendment legislation will come into effect on 1 March 2016 and will change the tax treatment of retirement funds... read
Business
How to increase your freelance earnings today!

Phindiwe Nkosi

Whether you are doing it full-time or want to supplement your income, freelancing can offer unlimited earning opportunities... read
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