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Is this the end of the common law contingency fee?
The start of the third term in the South Gauteng High court saw the introduction by the Road Accident Fund of the following clause in all tenders made:
“In the event of plaintiff having concluded a contingency fees agreement with his/her attorney, such settlement shall be deemed to denote that the plaintiff and his/her attorney had complied with section 4 of the Contingency Fees Act, 66 of 1997 through having filed required affidavits with either the court, if the matter is before court, or with the relevant professional controlling body, if the matter is not before court.” More...
The protection of journalists' sources: confidentiality v privilege
The South Gauteng High Court recently handed down judgment in the case of Bosasa Operation (Pty) Ltd v Adriaan Basson and M & G Media Limited in which the interesting issue was raised of the extent to which journalists' sources can be protected by privilege. More...
Mining: It appears to be more dangerous than you think…
South Africa has been gripped by numerous large scale strikes over the last few months, with many of them being characterised by extreme violence, intimidation and damage to property. The most recent being the strike at Lonmin’s Marikana mine near Rustenburg, which began as an illegal strike and resulted in tragedy when police opened fire on a group of illegally striking workers, killing 34 of them and wounding 78. Another 260 were arrested and charged with public violence. More...
Quality Service is now a Must!
In the past quality service ensured repeat customers, today quality service ensures compliance with consumer legislation.
One of the material issues arising out of the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) on 1 April 2011 has been the requirements regarding quality of goods and services supplied by a supplier to a consumer.
Much has been written and debated upon regarding the supply of quality goods in terms of the CPA, especially with regard to section 56, which deals with the implied warranty of quality in respect of goods, and section 61, which deals with the liability for damage caused by goods. More...
The start of the third term in the South Gauteng High court saw the introduction by the Road Accident Fund of the following clause in all tenders made:
“In the event of plaintiff having concluded a contingency fees agreement with his/her attorney, such settlement shall be deemed to denote that the plaintiff and his/her attorney had complied with section 4 of the Contingency Fees Act, 66 of 1997 through having filed required affidavits with either the court, if the matter is before court, or with the relevant professional controlling body, if the matter is not before court.”
[Published 3 Sep 2012]
The South Gauteng High Court recently handed down judgment in the case of Bosasa Operation (Pty) Ltd v Adriaan Basson and M & G Media Limited in which the interesting issue was raised of the extent to which journalists' sources can be protected by privilege.
[Published 3 Sep 2012]
South Africa has been gripped by numerous large scale strikes over the last few months, with many of them being characterised by extreme violence, intimidation and damage to property. The most recent being the strike at Lonmin’s Marikana mine near Rustenburg, which began as an illegal strike and resulted in tragedy when police opened fire on a group of illegally striking workers, killing 34 of them and wounding 78. Another 260 were arrested and charged with public violence.
[Published 31 Aug 2012]
In the past quality service ensured repeat customers, today quality service ensures compliance with consumer legislation.
One of the material issues arising out of the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) on 1 April 2011 has been the requirements regarding quality of goods and services supplied by a supplier to a consumer.
Much has been written and debated upon regarding the supply of quality goods in terms of the CPA, especially with regard to section 56, which deals with the implied warranty of quality in respect of goods, and section 61, which deals with the liability for damage caused by goods.
[Published 31 Aug 2012]
How should an applicant choose a business rescue practitioner? Should he be rooted in a legal or a business background?
[Published 24 Aug 2012]
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