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Defamation, crimen injuria & social media

October 17, 2019 by SRA in Media & Entertainment Law

Over the past two years, we have witnessed a global backlash against gender-based violence that has garnered a significant public following. It is difficult not to get involved in such

Parents take heed – No more spanking in homes!

October 17, 2019 by SRA in Criminal Law

On 18 September 2019, the Constitutional Court upheld the judgment of the Gauteng High Court declaring the use of parental chastisement in homes unconstitutional. The judgment comes at a time

What is business rescue?

August 20, 2019 by SRA in Insolvency & Business Rescue

What is business rescue? Business Rescue was introduced to South Africa through the Companies Act in 2008. It was aimed at finding a solution for companies in financial distress, returning

Business Rescue proceedings? Surely, I’m covered with a surety!

August 20, 2019 by SRA in Insolvency & Business Rescue

Business Rescue proceedings? Surely, I’m covered with a surety! You have rendered efficient services to a company (“the company”) and now it’s time to send an invoice for your services.

Understanding the Purchase of a Property in a New Sectional Title Development

July 19, 2019 by SRA in Property & Developments Law

Understanding the Purchase of a Property in a New Sectional Title Development For a Conveyancer, the process from the time of taking initial instructions from the Developer to negotiations of

Subdivision What are the steps that need to be followed

July 19, 2019 by SRA in Property & Developments Law

Often in areas such as the Bo-Kaap, Woodstock and Salt River, houses were built in rows on one erf and even though they comprise a few semidetached houses, they are

National Minimum Wage Act and Its Consequences

June 19, 2019 by SRA in Labour & Employment Law

For most of us, the 1st of January 2019 followed a routine night of year-end festivities and marked the beginning of our newfound optimism for the year ahead. However, the

Section 197: Transfer of a Business as a Going Concern: Does the baby get transferred with the bathwater?

June 19, 2019 by SRA in Company & Commercial Law

CEO’s, corporate executives and employers alike proficiently handle section 197 business transfers with the utmost care, carrying out their due diligence with meticulous attention to detail. The company or business

What is a Notary Public?

May 19, 2019 by SRA in Notarial Practice

You may have often required the services of a Notary Public without understanding the role of the Notary. The origin of the notarial office began before the Roman period. As

Criminal liability: Common purpose, accomplice, and accessory after the fact

May 19, 2019 by SRA in Criminal Law

More than one person may be involved in the commission of a crime and there are various principles that find application in our law which determine how the law assigns

HELP! My ex-husband refuses to pay child maintenance because my child has reached the age of 18. Is this legal?

April 26, 2019 by in Matrimonial & Family Law

Jane was divorced in 2014 when her son Jack was 13 years old. As part of her divorce settlement (divorce order), provision was made for the payment of child maintenance

What happens when “I do” turns into “I don’t”?

April 26, 2019 by in C & A Friedlander

People are very happy and excited when they hear wedding bells ringing, as a wedding is a cause for celebration. Often the planning for the occasion takes many months in

Some thoughts on the wholesale distribution of liquor in South Africa

March 25, 2019 by in Liquor Law

Can you imagine having your first legal beer at your 21st Birthday Party?

March 25, 2019 by in Liquor Law

Failure to Comply with a Demolition Order: A Follow-up on the BSB Judgment

January 24, 2019 by in Construction Law

Caveat subscriptor: understanding the consequences of giving Performance security

January 24, 2019 by in Construction Law

Requirements for minors travelling internationally

December 3, 2018 by in Matrimonial & Family Law

Prescription and the Apportionment of Damages Act

October 29, 2018 by in Insurance Law

October 29, 2018 by in Maritime Law

Why it’s essential you nominate an executor of your estate

September 5, 2018 by in Trust & Estates Law

Protect your family with a properly executed Will

August 23, 2018 by in Trust & Estates Law

Has Your Claim Prescribed? Not Necessarily…

July 23, 2018 by in General & Commercial Litigation

Sectional Title Schemes: Is there a common solution to common property complaints?

July 5, 2018 by in General & Commercial Litigation

How legally enforceable is the principle of “ubuntu”?

July 5, 2018 by in General & Commercial Litigation

When not to institute Liquidation proceedings when a debt is due…

June 5, 2018 by in Insolvency & Business Rescue

Piercing the corporate veil: when directors can be held responsible for losses

June 5, 2018 by in Insolvency & Business Rescue

Is your Restraint of Trade agreement reasonable?

April 24, 2018 by in Labour & Employment Law

Lack of labour law knowledge could put your new business at risk

April 24, 2018 by in Labour & Employment Law

Ensure your documents are legally authenticated for use abroad

April 24, 2018 by in Notarial Practice

Can you share a borehole? Discover your praedial servitude rights

April 24, 2018 by in Notarial Practice

When is a sale a sale or not a sale?

March 9, 2018 by in Property & Developments Law

Making sense of Exclusive Use Areas

March 9, 2018 by in Property & Developments Law

Make sure your marriage contract is right for you

February 26, 2018 by in Matrimonial & Family Law

Things to think about before you say “I do” abroad

February 26, 2018 by in Matrimonial & Family Law

Gym Contracts and What to Keep an Eye Out For

January 29, 2018 by in Contract Law

What Should I Know About Entering Artistic Competitions?

January 29, 2018 by in Contract Law

Liquor Licence Applications

November 21, 2017 by in Liquor Law

Western Cape Liquor Amendment Act 3 of 2015

November 21, 2017 by in Liquor Law

Constitutional court ruling on historical debt of property owners

October 20, 2017 by in Property & Developments Law

Online terms & conditions of use – rather be safe than sorry

October 20, 2017 by in Company & Commercial Law

Don’t delay the drafting of your will

August 31, 2017 by in Trust & Estates Law

National free Wills Week 11-15 September 2017

August 31, 2017 by in Uncategorized

What you need to know about level 4b water restrictions imposed by the city of Cape Town.

August 1, 2017 by in Renewable Energy

The legal challenges of selling clean electricity directly to municipalities

August 1, 2017 by in Renewable Energy

Dispute Resolution through the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (Act 9 of 2011)

June 26, 2017 by in Property & Developments Law

Sectional Title Property

June 26, 2017 by in Property & Developments Law

The need for a notary public?

May 23, 2017 by in Notarial Practice

The antenuptial contract and the notary public in South Africa

May 23, 2017 by in Notarial Practice

Effective Cause – “Causa Causans”

April 26, 2017 by in Contract Law

Law of Contract: “See Terms and Conditions Overleaf”

April 26, 2017 by in Contract Law

TYPES OF AGREEMENT FOR LANDOWNERS IN WIND FARM PROJECTS

March 31, 2017 by in Renewable Energy

THE CHALLENGES FACING RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS (IPPs)

March 31, 2017 by in Renewable Energy

The Intersection between Administrative Law and Tax Debt Management

March 1, 2017 by in Tax Debt Management

Voluntary disclosure program under the tax administration act

March 1, 2017 by in Tax Debt Management

January 30, 2017 by in Media & Entertainment Law

CREDIT BUREAUS: CAN I BE BLACKLISTED?

January 27, 2017 by in General & Commercial Litigation

DRONE USE IN THE MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR

January 27, 2017 by in Media & Entertainment Law

The consequences of drinking and driving

November 17, 2016 by in Liquor Law

The Draft Liquor Amendment Bill

November 8, 2016 by in Liquor Law

Get to know C&A Friedlander Attorneys

October 5, 2016 by in Other

Business rescue – in a nutshell

October 5, 2016 by in Insolvency & Business Rescue

C & A FRIEDLANDER INC. – CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

August 31, 2016 by in Construction Law

BUILD ILLEGALLY, BUILD AT YOUR PERIL: A RECENT DECISION OF THE SCA

August 31, 2016 by in Construction Law

THE PENALTIES WITH EARLY SETTLEMENTS OF CREDIT AGREEMENTS

July 21, 2016 by in Uncategorized

HOW TO AVOID A COURT BATTLE WITH A DISPUTE

July 21, 2016 by in General & Commercial Litigation

Trusts as financial and estate planning tool

June 28, 2016 by in Trust & Estates Law

National free Wills Week 12-16 September 2016

June 28, 2016 by in Trust & Estates Law

TRUE LOVE, OR EASY MONEY?

May 27, 2016 by in Maintenance Act

BEWARE OF TRANSFERRING IMMOVABLE PROPERTY TO A MINOR CHILD

May 27, 2016 by in Property & Developments Law

SHOULD YOU ASK FOR A RISK SURVEY FROM YOUR INSURER?

April 26, 2016 by in Insurance Law

SALE OF BUSINESS GOODWILL: PURCHASER BEWARE!

April 26, 2016 by in Company & Commercial Law

CO-OWNERSHIP OF LAND

March 17, 2016 by in Property & Developments Law

USUFRUCT, USUS AND HABITATIO: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

March 17, 2016 by in Trust & Estates Law

ARE SHEBEENS LEGAL?

February 25, 2016 by in Liquor Law

SLOW DOWN THERE, SPEEDY

February 25, 2016 by in Criminal Law

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SOUTH AFRICA

February 25, 2016 by in Matrimonial & Family Law

CAN I STILL MAKE A CASE OF UNFAIR LABOUR PRACTICE IF I HAVE SETTLED?

February 25, 2016 by in Labour & Employment Law

TO PROSECUTE OR NOT

August 12, 2015 by in Criminal Law

IS IT BENEFICIAL TO CREATE A TRUST?

August 12, 2015 by in Trust & Estates Law

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY ADVOCATE

August 12, 2015 by in Matrimonial & Family Law

ROAD CYCLISTS VS. MOTORISTS

August 12, 2015 by in Insurance Law

TO REGISTER OR NOT – THE RISK OF PLAYING BANKER

July 28, 2015 by in Property & Developments Law

CONSIDER YOUR CLAIM CAREFULLY: SOME OF THE NEED TO KNOW FACTS IN THE EVENT OF A THIRD PARTY CLAIM AGAINST THE RAF (ROAD ACCIDENT FUND)

July 28, 2015 by in Insurance Law

WHAT CONSTITUTES FAIR DISMISSAL?

July 28, 2015 by in Labour & Employment Law

THE SEQUESTRATION PROCESS

July 28, 2015 by in Insolvency & Business Rescue

What happens to my bank accounts when I die?

June 25, 2015 by in Matrimonial & Family Law

The ABC of the adoption of children

June 25, 2015 by in Matrimonial & Family Law

Disputes with body corporate: Homeowners’ remedies

June 25, 2015 by in Property & Developments Law

June 25, 2015 by in Matrimonial & Family Law

The impact of the new BBBEE Codes of Good Practice on your business

March 12, 2015 by in Company & Commercial Law

March 12, 2015 by in Other

March 12, 2015 by in Company & Commercial Law

March 12, 2015 by in Criminal Law

Transfer of a property- Is VAT or transfer duty payable?

March 12, 2015 by in Property & Developments Law

Capital Gains Tax and the sale of a property

March 12, 2015 by in Property & Developments Law

Sellers protection under voetstoots clause limited

March 12, 2015 by in Property & Developments Law

The New South African Immigration Regulations tightens screws for foreign spouses.

March 12, 2015 by in Other

Fixtures and fittings

March 12, 2015 by in Property & Developments Law

Succession planning

March 12, 2015 by in Company & Commercial Law