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The voetstoots clause – no longer always a defence

08 November 2012 | General

For a century and more, the “voetstoots” clause in a contract has proved a solid bulwark for a seller of goods or property. In essence, this clause records that the subject of the sale, whether movable goods or immovable property, is sold "as is” and wit

The other measures that POPI creates in relation to the processing of personal information.

10 October 2012 | General

This is the third of three articles dealing with the Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI). In the first article I discussed the fact that POPI regulates the processing of much of the personal information that’s processed in South Africa. In th

Examining the impact of the Protection of Personal Information Bill

05 October 2012 | General

The Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI) imposes eight Information Protection Principles on all companies and public bodies that process personal information. However, while it is crucial that companies and individuals familiarise themselves wit

The Financial Services Laws General Ammendment Bill and other reforms for pension funds

04 October 2012 | General

Two technical discussion papers released by National Treasury on 21 September 2012 outline Treasury’s plan to promote household savings and retirement reform and have some very important legislative implications – especially for trustees of retirement fun

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What do you believe will be the biggest challenge when the COFI framework is finally implemented?

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The cost and complexity of relicensing Demonstrating customer outcomes through data and reporting Embedding a customer-first culture across the business Aligning existing compliance frameworks with COFI requirements

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Directors and Business owners – don’t get bitten - Company law v Tax law: Sale of shares, business or assets

03 September 2012 | General

Apple vs Samsung ruling: The start of a new wave of legal battles?

28 August 2012 | General

Dependents' claim for loss of support and the application of the Assessment of Damages Act, No 9 of 1969

15 August 2012 | General

Changes to local and international anti-corruption laws could leave SA corporates in hot water

14 August 2012 | General

Ground breaking ruling regarding IP protection of motor replacement parts - BMW and Grandmark part company

02 August 2012 | General

RAF - Don’t dread costs of fair compensation – expert

26 July 2012 | General

Prescription - Be careful, it bites!

02 July 2012 | General

Oceana - the presumption of collusion in competition law