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Attorney’s malpractice cover limited because only one claim (US)

Attorney’s malpractice cover limited because only one claim (US)

06 February 2017

An attorney’s professional indemnity policy had a per-claim limit of $500 000 and an aggregate limit of $1 million.

Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill to be tabled in Parliament

Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill to be tabled in Parliament

02 February 2017

A revised draft of the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill will be tabled in Parliament in the first quarter of 2017.

Will we get reciprocal reinsurance arrangements?

Will we get reciprocal reinsurance arrangements?

26 January 2017

The FSB’s Reinsurance Regulatory Review Position Paper in September 2016 sketches a reinsurance regime by which foreign reinsurers wishing to reinsure South African risks will have to register as a licensed branch in South Africa unless the foreign reinsurer is regulated by a country with an equivalent regulatory framework according to the FSB. Presumably the traditional jurisdictions will be approved, notably the UK and EU jurisdictions.

My phone, my photos!

My phone, my photos!

24 January 2017

Although an employee has a right to privacy, it is not absolute.

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The Registrar’s exemption powers impacted by the financial sector regulation bill

The Registrar’s exemption powers impacted by the financial sector regulation bill

06 January 2017
Marriage in community of property – the Ndaba judgement: Is pension interest now automatically an asset in the joint estate?

Marriage in community of property – the Ndaba judgement: Is pension interest now automatically an asset in the joint estate?

02 December 2016
A little extra festive cheer in employee leave calendars this year

A little extra festive cheer in employee leave calendars this year

29 November 2016
King IV extends application to retirement funds

King IV extends application to retirement funds

29 November 2016
Prove liquidation claims in three months

Prove liquidation claims in three months

21 November 2016
Strict liability applies only to consumer actions, says Supreme Court

Strict liability applies only to consumer actions, says Supreme Court

11 November 2016
FAIS and power of attorney

FAIS and power of attorney

07 November 2016
POPI Regulator to commence duties on 1 December 2016

POPI Regulator to commence duties on 1 December 2016

28 October 2016