In South Africa, loan agreements provide a structured framework for financial institutions and borrowers to engage in secure and legally binding transactions. Banking law outlines lawful practice within the business of a bank. This article explores the legal nuances of loan agreements, offering insights to ensure compliance and protection for all parties involved. Loan Agreements […]
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Contracts outline the responsibilities and rights of all parties involved. They are legal, binding documents that ensure all parties are treated fairly through clearly written clauses. In South Africa, a large part of commercial law involves taking on cases involving contractual obligations and disputes. Whether a party broke their obligation to a client or a
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In South Africa, the legal framework surrounding IP is geared to protect these assets, ensuring that businesses can thrive in a competitive environment. This article delves into the relationship between IP and commercial law, with insights from SB Lawyers, to help you understand how to protect your intellectual property effectively and legally. Intellectual Property in
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Primary residency and care, or as it was formerly known, child custody, is a crucial issue in family law, particularly when parents separate or divorce. Parents must understand the intricacies of South African child primary residency and care laws to navigate these challenging situations. This article provides an overview of child custody laws in South
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South Africa has one of the most comprehensive labour laws in the world. It covers various aspects of employment, including minimum wages, working hours, leave entitlements, employee benefits, dispute resolution, and more. South Africa’s labour laws safeguard workers’ rights, promote equal job prospects, and ensure just labour policies. Moreover, the country has a robust system
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Maintenance duties include accommodation, food, clothes, medical expenses, and daily living expenses. Maintenance disputes are generally about affordability – the maintenance amount may be too little or too much. Disputes regarding maintenance demand immediate steps to be taken and require urgent intervention. The reality is that resolving a maintenance dispute can be time-consuming, and securing
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Going through a divorce is one of the most vulnerable situations for any person to be in, especially if one of the parties is resistant. The idea of losing a partner can bring about feelings of insecurity and uncertainty about various aspects, such as child custody, financial support, and the general aftermath of the divorce.
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These days, dismissals by employers of employees have become very common. The reasons for the increasing number of dismissals could be as a result of; economic circumstances, social change and more specific factors in the workplace. What is unfair dismissal? An “unfair dismissal” can be defined as a dismissal where there was no fairness applied in
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The opinions and sentiments expressed in this blog about employee rights are the opinions and sentiments of this firm. They will not necessarily be supported or find favour with employers or, for that matter, representatives of employers – such as employer organisations. While it is commonly acknowledged that employees should be treated fairly and given
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YOU, AS CONSUMER, READ IN THE MEDIA ABOUT OTHER CONSUMERS APPROACING THE HIGH COURT FOR ASSISTANCE WITH SUCCESS, THINKING THAT YOU CANNOT AFFORD IT. ONE OF YOUR RIGHTS IS TO HAVE ACCESS TO COURT WITHOUT COSTING YOU “AN ARM AND A LEG”. WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ADVISE YOU, AS CONSUMER(S), ON ANY REMEDY IN LAW
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