Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Arbitration is an alternative, and at times more suitable, option to litigation. The right or obligation to arbitrate is often included in contracts between parties, or in arbitration agreements, whereby the parties choose to arbitrate rather than litigate should disagreements arise.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
When faced with the delicate issue of disclosing patient information, Rule 13 of the Ethical Rules of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is clear: a medical practitioner may only divulge information with the patient's express consent.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
In today's digital age, the protection of personal information is of paramount importance, especially for professionals handling sensitive data, such as healthcare providers.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Attorneys often have to remind each other that although this conflict-ridden, litigious environment is our norm, the day a layperson is served with a legal document is often the most stressful day of their lives.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 (hereinafter “the Act”) was promulgated to protect and promote the socio-economic rights of victims of motor vehicle accidents (see Mbele v RAF 2017 (2) SA 34 (SCA). The undertaking contained in a section 17(4)(a) certificate is one of the methods used to achieve the purposes of the Act.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of commerce and business in South Africa, resolving disputes efficiently and effectively is crucial for maintaining business relationships and fostering economic growth.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Since termination by the Road Accident Fund (RAF) of its mandate with its panel, many claims against the RAF take a long time to reach finality.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
South Africans living abroad but transacting locally are a regular occurrence. Our law provides a legal framework to facilitate instances where "wet-ink" signature of documents remains a legal requirement, such as when deposing to affidavits or providing powers of attorney intended for use within South Africa, and where physical copies of documents need to be authenticated as true copies of the originals.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Act) provides a mechanism for entities that find themselves in a precarious financial situation to re-assess their financial situation and find solutions.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
It often occurs that a matter which has been set down for trial or hearing, does not proceed and is settled, postponed or withdrawn on or before the trial or hearing date.
