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25 Mar 2010
 
 
Important ruling on the effect of amnesty on defamation claims handed down by the SCA
WEBBER WENTZEL
In 2008 the High Court ruled in favour of controversial former Ekhuruleni police chief, Robert McBride, in his claim for defamation and infringement of dignity against The Citizen. The claim...
 
 
21 Oct 2009
 
Protection of Personal Information Bill
WEBBER WENTZEL
The Protection of Personal Information Bill, 2009 (the "Bill") was tabled in Parliament on 25 August 2009. Public hearings are taking place this week.
 
 
11 Sep 2009
 
Presume openness, not secrecy
WEBBER WENTZEL
Once the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) decided to have a formal hearing into the complaints against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe, the burning legal question was whether the JSC...
 
 
23 Jul 2009
 
Companies Act clears some muddy water
WEBBER WENTZEL
One of the most controversial aspects of our company law concerns whether a company can indemnify its directors when they breach their common law or fiduciary duties, and, related to this, whether...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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