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Benchmark pricing
In recent weeks, several leading pharmaceutical companies have been accused of conspiring to inflate the pricing of their products, some of which...
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Friends And Family May Turn To Foes – Be Careful Who You Appoint As An Executor
There are only two things in life that are inevitable, death and taxes. Taxes are debatable however death will come knocking on each and every one of our doors at some point in our life. This article is about making wise and responsible decisions prior to your death to ensure that you appoint an...
Be aware of the legal risks of joining the ‘great green gold rush’
‘Dabbling in weed could be good for democracy’, ‘Western Cape has high hopes for marijuana market’, ‘The great green gold rush’, ‘The dagga business is booming already – even though nobody is officially selling any yet’ … These are just a few of the headlines featured on news sites in recent...
The race card: Not the joker in the pack
In the matter of Legal Aid South Africa v Mayisela and Others LAC (CA9/17) [2019] ZALAC [Delivered 5 February 2019), the Labour Appeal Court (LAC), in considering a judgment granted in favour of the employee in a review application by the Labour Court, held that an employee who was dismissed for...
Africa regulatory ENSight, issue 6 of 2019
ENSafrica's Africa regulatory ENSight, issue 6 of 2019, covering recent legislative developments across Sub-Saharan Africa.
South African Labour Legislation and the Gig Economy: The Uber Case
In recent years, the world has seen a marked growth in a sub-category of the services sector which is often referred to as the “gig” or “collaborative” economy. It derives its name from the ad hoc nature of the work performed and is, by and large, a technologically driven environment in which...
Managing Shop Stewards Can Be Tricky
Trade unionism can mean problems for any employer. Due to their uncertainty as to the rights of unions many employers unnecessarily give to unions rights that they are not legally required to give them. Just as often employers lose out because they fail to accord to unions rights that have been...
Norton Rose Fulbright bolsters projects and infrastructure practices with senior appointment in Cape Town
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the return of Matthew Ash, a projects, energy and infrastructure lawyer who re-joins its Cape Town office as director. Ash commented: “I am delighted to re-join Norton Rose Fulbright, as the firm is exceptionally well-positioned to assist...
Baker McKenzie Releases Cross-Border IPO Index H1 2019 – Africa
Capital raised by African issuers declined by 28% year on year to USD 341-million in the first half of 2019 (H1 2019), compared with USD 472-million in H1 2018. The decline is attributed to the 80% drop in domestic capital raising in Africa - standing at only USD 85-million from four IPOs,...
The Corporate Opportunity Rule: Are Directors Allowed To Make A Secret Profit At The Expense Of The Company?
Directors are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Company. They are privy to information which they can either use to gain an advantage for themselves, other persons or knowingly cause harm to the Company in order to make an illegitimate profit at the expense of the Company. Overview
Louise Myburgh & Megan Reimers feature in MIP’s Top Women in IP 2019 Rankings
It was announced earlier today that Spoor & Fisher Partners’ and trade mark attorneys, Louise Myburgh and Megan Reimers, have been named in Managing Intellectual Property’s (MIP’s) global Top 250 Women in IP list. MIP’s Top 250 Women in IP list was launched in 2013 and recognises leading female...
Warburton Attorneys Monthly Safety, Health & Environmental (She) Legislation Update – January 2019
SECTION A: ENVIRONMENTAL (NATIONAL) NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: WASTE ACT 59 OF 2008:
Assessing legal risks in the move to Cloud
With the fourth industrial revolution in full swing, businesses are looking for faster and more efficient ways to service customers. Customers are also increasingly tech-savvy and demand more from their service providers, including quicker access and more tailored offerings. To meet this demand,...
Does The Use Of Racist Comments Warrant Dismissal?
ISSUE Is dismissal the appropriate sanction for an employee who utters racist comments in the workplace?
