Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Restraint of trade clauses are a common addition to commercial contracts, and are most often included in employment contracts, sale of business contracts and franchise agreements.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
More often than not, creditors are quick to sue debtors who have breached verbal or written agreements. Although, legally, you are entitled to proceed in this manner, the current reality in Gauteng is that this choice of recourse could take at least three years from the date of your first consultation with your attorney to the date on which the matter is heard in the High Court.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Labour Court plays a crucial role in handling review applications, particularly emphasising the urgency of these matters. This urgency is underscored by the strict adherence to prescribed time periods outlined in the Practice Manual. Non-compliance with these timelines can have significant consequences for both the party launching the application and the responding party. This article explores the implications of not adhering to prescribed time periods and the ensuing consequences.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 ("The Act") aims to regulate the law relating to insolvent persons and partnerships and to provide rules on the sequestration process of such individuals and entities. (It does not regulate such proceedings when they relate to body corporates, companies or other association of persons which may be placed in liquidation.)
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Although access to justice is a bedrock to democracy, no right is absolute.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The franchise relationship is largely governed by the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 ("the CPA").
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Hopelessly insolvent! Abuse of the court process! Intentionally orchestrated delaying tactic!
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The mere mention of the word "T A X" can cause a frown. Most people find it both daunting and challenging to deal with their own taxes.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Pippa Hudson from Cape Talk discusses the new rights of franchisees with franchise expert Charl Groenewald.
Monday, August 17, 2020
In recognizing the need for an alternative forum to resolve Company Law related disputes quickly, the Department of Trade Industry and Competition, by introducing the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 (the "Act"), established the statutory body known as the Companies Tribunal (the "Tribunal"). The Tribunal specifically presides over matters falling under the jurisdiction of the Act including disputes related to Company Law.
