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The Hidden Strengths of Trusts: More Than Just Asset Protection

By bbplawadmin | Corporate & Commercial, Family Law | No Comments

Most people think of trusts only for kids who inherit money but are too young to handle it. But trusts are much more versatile than that! They can be used…

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Feb 07
27
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Decoding the Boardroom

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

“Ever heard of ‘the board of directors’? You probably have, whether it’s in the news about big companies like Eskom or SAA, or even your local supermarket. But what exactly…

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Feb 04
29
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Can South Africa Tame the Meta Beast?

By bbplawadmin | Competition, Corporate & Commercial | No Comments

Imagine this: You’re at the grocery store. You notice only one brand of bread available. That’s not fair, right? You should have choices! That’s where the Competition Commission comes in….

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Feb 03
40
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Involuntary Liquidation: Fighting Back

By bbplawadmin | Restructuring & Insolvency | No Comments

Imagine your business is like a river. Sometimes the water flows smoothly (good cash flow), and you can easily pay your bills. Other times, the water level drops (low cash…

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Jan 30
38
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Need Workers Compensation? Find Out If You’re Eligible

By bbplawadmin | Employment | No Comments

The Compensation Fund was established to alleviate some of the pressure held by employers. This Act allows employees to claim from the fund where they are injured during the course…

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Jan 24
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Divorce Administration Guide

The Ghosts of Divorce Past

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

Divorce is a reality within our society, however, parties tend to believe that their administrative woes have come to an end once the court grants the order of divorce. This…

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Jan 23
26
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Is Your Tweet Worth Jail Time? The Rise of Fake News Laws

By bbplawadmin | Criminal Law | No Comments

During a taxi strike in the Western Cape, “fake news” spread rapidly, circulating widely across social media platforms and messaging apps. Regulation 11(5) of the Disaster Management Act, Government Gazette…

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Jan 22
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employment contract protection

Can Your Employment Contract Bite Back?

By bbplawadmin | Dispute Resolution & Litigation | No Comments

In today’s evolving work landscape, some employers are navigating statutory regulations by engaging new team members as independent contractors, often through specific agreements. While this approach aims to operate outside…

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Jan 21
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STD Legal Action South Africa

My partner was unfaithful and gave me an STD, can I sue?

By bbplawadmin | Family Law | No Comments

Whilst it may be devastating to find out that your partner has been unfaithful and may have infected you with a sexually transmitted disease (“STD”), we must remember that not…

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Jan 17
6
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Joint Homeowners Beware: It’s not all exciting

By bbplawadmin | Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate | No Comments

With the current state of the economy and the uncertainty of many people’s financial future, more and more people are entering into discussions about how to reduce monthly costs. Family,…

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