Section 84 of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 refers to the obligations of a legal practitioner relating to handling of trust money. Section 84(1) states: ‘Every attorney or […]
Read moreThe South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA) held the Victoria Mxenge Memorial Lecture and Annual General Meeting (AGM) from 9 to 10 September in Cape Town. The Victoria Mxenge Memorial […]
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Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills’s manager at the firm’s Alternative Legal Services (ALT), Plaxedes Makura, has been recognised at the annual HERoes Women Future Leaders List. Ms Makura has been […]
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Since 1 July 2016, the Legal Practitioners’ Indemnity Insurance Fund NPC (LPIIF) has excluded insurance cover for cybercrime related claims. This has raised many concerns from legal practitioners. In essence, […]
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The legal profession has been regarded as an honourable profession from time immemorial and legal practitioners are generally held in high esteem by members of the public. In Vassen v […]
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The matter in FirstRand Bank Ltd v Briedenhann 2022 (5) SA 215 (ECGq) was brought to the court by the plaintiff in application for a default judgment for money owed […]
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There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious havoc in the lives of many people around the world. Many companies and businesses have been affected and in […]
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Compiled by Shireen Mahomed Stegmanns Inc in Pretoria has four new appointments. All People and practices submissions are converted to the De Rebus house style. Please note, five or more […]
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The Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Act 1 of 2021 (the RCMAA) came into operation on the 1 June 2021. It amends s 7(1) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages […]
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The two regulations that will form the crux of this article are reg 3(1) and reg 3(3) of the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998. Regulation 3(1) states: ‘A maintenance officer […]
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