The term amicus curiae is loosely translated from Latin as a ‘friend of the court’. This traditionally refers to a person (natural or juristic) who is admitted into litigation […]
For many South Africans the costs associated with utilising an anonymous sperm donor from a sperm bank are simply not affordable and remain an exclusive avenue that only a few […]
When one is not certain whether a company is solvent or insolvent, a difficulty will arise as to whether the application to wind-up the company is to be brought […]
By Emmie de Kock Have you ever seen a black swan? Black swans are regarded to be very rare and precious, as swans are generally white. In investments circles, a […]
Understanding the amicus curiae role in litigation and how it affects costs orders
Sperm donors and their rights regarding the child
Can a winding-up application be brought under both the old and the new Companies Act?
Leveraging technology: How can law firms best adapt to operating post-lockdown?
The Black Lawyers Association (BLA) held its National General Meeting (NGM) on 21 May 2022 in Kimberley, under the theme ‘45 years later: Walking in the footsteps of Ms Desiree […]
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The below report has been compiled using the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021. For this Africa Day, the Law Society of South Africa thought it would […]
