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Urgent court application results in recognition in SA of US bankruptcy law
15th January 2013 A court order granted late last year in response to an urgent application from corporate lawyers Bowman Gilfillan, acting on behalf of Overseas... →
Beware: Facebook could get you fired 
30th October 2012 The truth is that attorneys love running test cases in a High Court. We would love for a court to establish the extent to which John Doe’s privacy... →
Social media has reputation and business risks for employers
30th October 2012 Social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn carry risks for companies because of the free use of these tools by employees, says Rosalind... →
A community veto over mining?
29th August 2012 The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (“MPRDA”) requires consultation with interested and affected parties, landowners or... →
What is the basic structure of the mining royalty regime in South Africa?
28th August 2012 In South Africa the liability to pay mining royalties arises when mineral resources which have been extracted from within the Republic, are... →
Trade associations cautioned not to place members at risk
28th August 2012 Trade associations might be viewed with suspicion by South Africa’s competition authorities; yet they can serve a legitimate purpose, says Gcobisa... →
Getting The Deal Through – Private Equity 2012
3rd April 2012 What different types of private equity transactions occur in your jurisdiction? What structures are commonly used in private equity investments and... →
It’s a Fine Mess: The Approach to Administrative Penalties under the Competition Act
2nd April 2012 To date, there has been an inconsistent approach towards penalties for cartel conduct in South Africa. Section 59 of the Competition Act, 89 of... →
