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Regulatory rules must be rational

25 May 2015

Public bodies performing administration functions such as the SA Pharmacy Council must give rational reasons for their decisions and have a factual basis for making the decision.

Capping of medmal claims – a look at Missouri’s proposed scheme

25 May 2015

The system proposed in Missouri, which allows for an adjustment of the cap depending on the severity of the injury, may represent an attractive option should some form of capping be introduced in South Africa.

Insurer’s duty to defend – US judgment

14 May 2015

An Illinois appeals court ruled that an insurer had a duty to defend toxic tort lawsuits brought against its insured even though the claims contained vague, ambiguous allegations which did not necessarily bring the claim within the policy coverage.

Ambiguity in contracts

13 May 2015

In recent blogs we have made the point that the background and context of an agreement will be taken into account in the interpretation of an ambiguous provision.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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