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Freedom of expression upheld in Hofmeyr/Koch battle
[Philippa Marques and Dario Milo] In November 2014 actor and singer Steve Hofmeyr, supported by his friend Dan Roodt, obtained an interim protection order against comedian and ventriloquist Conrad Koch... read


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IP abuse threatens access to affordable medicines
The vital role that generic medicines play in controlling costs and enabling access to affordable, life-saving medicines is being threatened by big pharmaceutical companies' abuse of intellectual property rights... read
Rugby player wins compensation case after 13 years
Following a 13-year battle for justice, the Constitutional Court has ruled that Charles Oppelt, former Mamre rugby-player who was left quadriplegic following the neglect by Cape Town hospitals, was failed by the health care system... read
Commercial Law
Do you own the copyright in your brand?

Likonelo Magagula

The ironic thing about copyright in logos is that the ownership resides with the person who created the work. This is so regardless of whether the logo was created by someone on commission or whether money was paid for the creation of the logo... read



Environmental Law
Will carbon tax legislation become effective in 2016?

Kirsten Hunt

It is going to be a challenge for organisations to put in place the required systems and processes if the current deadline is adhered to... read
Labour Law
What you need to know about restraint of trade agreements

Madelein van der Watt

When you have found a dream job, it can be disconcerting when your new employer presents you with a restraint of trade agreement, as part of the terms and conditions of your employment... read
Recording strike, lockout or protest action details vital for statistics

Lauren Salt

In terms of the Labour Relations Act, No 66 of 1995, an employer must record details of strike, lockout or protest action in LRA Form 9.2... read
These are my personal views - or are they?

Wilmari Strachan

We see more and more employees getting into trouble for posts they made on social media. The question is: are employees then not entitled to their personal views and freedom of speech...? read
Land & Property Law
Implications of proposed Sectional Title Schemes Management Act
The drafted Sectional Title Schemes Management Act aims to replace certain sections of the existing Sectional Titles Act... read
Law Practice
Encouraging women to find new ways to lead in law

Niki Malherbe

The recent summit entitled, 'Finding New Ways for Women to Lead in Law', evidenced that the old traditional way of practicing law is undergoing an exciting transformation... read
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