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Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling underlines the importance of personal responsibility in cybersecurity

Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling underlines the importance of personal responsibility in cybersecurity

07 October 2024

On 10 June, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) overturned a ruling by the Gauteng High Court, which ordered the law firm Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs (ENS) to pay a Johannesburg property buyer ZAR5.5 million after she had lost that amount of money to a cyber fraud scam.

Slip and fall claim doomed on account of disclaimer notices!

Slip and fall claim doomed on account of disclaimer notices!

25 September 2024

The High Court has once again found that the presence of disclaimer notices can absolve an entity from liability for the loss suffered by an individual.

Safeguarding retirement funds from fraudulent savings pot withdrawals

Safeguarding retirement funds from fraudulent savings pot withdrawals

20 September 2024

Fraudsters are nothing new in the retirement fund industry. The Two-Pot System has recently been introduced and it allows members to withdraw a portion of their retirement savings while still being employed. This is known as the savings withdrawal benefit.

Not legally married? How does this affect your estate planning?

Not legally married? How does this affect your estate planning?

19 September 2024

One could argue that the law and the administration of ‘life’ lag far behind the evolution of humankind, resulting in a society governed by outdated laws and rules.

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A timely reminder for ex-employers on requirements to be satisfied for withholding ex-employees pension fund benefits

A timely reminder for ex-employers on requirements to be satisfied for withholding ex-employees pension fund benefits

17 September 2024
A Standard Act- Insurer’s repudiation due to non-compliance with SANS-10400

A Standard Act- Insurer’s repudiation due to non-compliance with SANS-10400

05 September 2024
Restraint of Trade Clauses: Balancing Employees' Rights to Work versus Employers' Proprietary Interests

Restraint of Trade Clauses: Balancing Employees' Rights to Work versus Employers' Proprietary Interests

19 August 2024
Liability Insurance: what happens when the insurer and policyholder disagree on settling the matter?

Liability Insurance: what happens when the insurer and policyholder disagree on settling the matter?

24 July 2024
I have been served with a summons, now what?

I have been served with a summons, now what?

16 July 2024
Liability exposure for cyber fraud overturned

Liability exposure for cyber fraud overturned

11 June 2024
Legal Battle Over Towed Vehicle Ends in Favour of Insurer

Legal Battle Over Towed Vehicle Ends in Favour of Insurer

05 June 2024
FICA sanctions for financial services providers

FICA sanctions for financial services providers

25 April 2024