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Apr 08
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Verbal Agreements in SA: Why a Handshake Isn’t Enough

By bbplawadmin | Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution & Litigation | No Comments

You know how sometimes you just agree to buy or sell something with a chat and a handshake here in SA? Legally, that can sometimes be enough. But, here’s the…

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Apr 07
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Divorce & Doctor Bills: Is the Financial Parent Liable for Uncovered Costs?

By bbplawadmin | Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Family Law, Medical Negligence | No Comments

Imagine a divorced couple in South Africa. Usually, the kids live mainly with one parent (let’s say Mom), while the other parent (Dad, for example) pays child support and keeps…

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Mar 31
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The Unsubstantiated Claim: Politician vs. Judiciary

By bbplawadmin | Criminal Law, Dispute Resolution & Litigation | No Comments

We often see high-profile politicians publicly claiming that judges are biased against them, especially after they lose court cases. They make these accusations, but they rarely provide solid evidence to…

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Mar 27
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Are You REALLY an Employee? SA Job Rights Explained!

By bbplawadmin | Employment | No Comments

In South Africa, there are many ways to work, but only employees get legal protection. Just working for someone doesn’t always mean you’re an employee. This article explains how to…

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Mar 26
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When the Deal Closes: Your Rights as a South African Employee

By bbplawadmin | Competition, Corporate & Commercial, Employment, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring & Insolvency | No Comments

South Africa is rich in natural resources, which means there are a lot of jobs out there. But, like anything else, jobs can be complicated. Businesses change hands, sometimes they…

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Mar 24
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Insurance Claim Rejection

Claim Denied? A Judgment That Changes the Game

By bbplawadmin | Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution & Litigation | No Comments

Imagine you have car insurance, and something goes wrong. You file a claim, but the insurance company says, ‘Sorry, we’re not paying.’ That’s what happened in a recent court case,…

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Mar 13
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From ‘Me’ to ‘We’: Estate Planning for the Newly Wed

By bbplawadmin | Estate Planning, Family Law | No Comments

These days, people don’t get hitched with anything to their name. You might have a house, a car, or maybe even a business. Plus, many guys bring kids or family…

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Mar 12
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Social Media Riot: Who Pulled the Trigger?

By bbplawadmin | Criminal Law, Telecommuncations, Media & Technology | No Comments

Do you remember when former President Zuma was sent to prison, right? Well, that decision stirred things up. A lot of people were convinced that he was locked up unfairly,…

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Mar 11
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Contractual Authority

Contracting Chaos: Does Your Partner Have the Power?

By bbplawadmin | Black Economic Empowerment, Corporate & Commercial, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Mergers and Acquisitions | No Comments

When you hire a company for a job, you need to know if the person signing the contract actually has the right to do that. We’ve already talked about what…

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Mar 06
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Company Check: Protect Yourself!

By bbplawadmin | Corporate & Commercial, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Dispute Resolution & Litigation | No Comments

Imagine you’re getting your house renovated, or maybe you’re buying supplies for your small bakery. You’re signing a contract with a company, right? Now, here’s the thing: you need to…

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