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, 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, February 27, 2024
Unlawful, negligent conduct that causes bodily harm to a person can give rise to, inter alia, a claim for loss of earnings either under the common law of delict or in terms of legislation.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
We have endured lockdowns at various levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, which have limited the movements of citizens throughout the world, including South Africans. We had to change the way in which we, as attorneys, practised and find alternative ways of ensuring that we could continue to practise our profession without undue disturbance. This included holding virtual consultations, pre-trial conferences and trials, as well as the electronic services of documents.
