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Insider trading – big brother is watching!

Ashersons Attorneys
26 October 2015
Insider trading – big brother is watching!

If you trade in a public company’s shares, bonds or other securities (on the JSE for example) be careful of our “market abuse” rules. They are wide enough that you could fall foul of them inadvertently, and as the penalties…

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Financial Services Board, inside information, insider trading

Demolish or go to jail: Property developer in the doghouse

Andrew Goldschmidt
26 October 2015
Demolish or go to jail: Property developer in the doghouse

An extract from judgment in EThekwini Municipality v Bhardwaj (3135/2015) [2015] ZAKZDHC 80, which is available here: SAFLII “….. a lenient approach ….. would also lead to an open invitation to members of the public to follow the course adopted…

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contempt of court, demolition order, property developer

Redflag provisions in the South African Arbitration Act may hinder swift and efficient arbitrations

Mame Amoateng
19 October 2015
Redflag provisions in the South African Arbitration Act may hinder swift and efficient arbitrations

In recent years there has been increased reliance on use of arbitration to resolve commercial disputes. The hallmark of arbitration is that it enables the parties to a dispute to determine the manner in which the parties will attempt to…

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alternative dispute resolution, arbitration act

Love knows no borders – or does it?

Alex Tarr
16 October 2015
Love knows no borders – or does it?

As anyone who has planned a wedding will tell you, “location” is one of the more important factors to consider.  While it is tempting to look outside of South Africa’s borders for a setting that is perfect for your special day, one…

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ante-nuptial contract, community of property, marriage, Matrimonial property regime

Beasterizers Football Club, University of Cape Town

Ashersons Attorneys
15 October 2015
Beasterizers Football Club, University of Cape Town

For the past year Ashersons Attorneys have had the pleasure of sponsoring the notorious Bravehearts football team, also known as “The Beasterizers FC”, a soccer team made up of students from the University of Cape Town (UCT). The Beasterizers have concluded the…

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Enough is enough: The Supreme Court comes to the aid of the vulnerable women

Dean Pinto
12 October 2015
Enough is enough: The Supreme Court comes to the aid of the vulnerable women

On 2 October 2015, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down judgment in favour of Ms Naidoo (the appellant in the matter), holding the Minister of Police (among others) vicariously liable for the acts of certain members of the…

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Eke v Parsons: On the Effect of Settlement Agreements made Orders of Court

Alex Tarr
2 October 2015
Eke v Parsons: On the Effect of Settlement Agreements made Orders of Court

On 29 September 2015 the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in the matter of Eke v Parsons 2015 ZACC 30, which was taken on appeal from the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court. The facts in the matter were…

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constitution of south africa, Constitutional Court, enforcing court orders, order of court, section 173 of the constitution, settlement agreements

No money to sue? Consider Contingency Fees

Ashersons Attorneys
1 October 2015
No money to sue? Consider Contingency Fees

If you think you have a good legal case but can’t afford to pursue it, the Contingency Fees Act may have some good news for you.  In an attempt to provide access to justice for all, it allows attorneys and…

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Constitutional Court, Contingency Fee, contingency fee agreements

Employers: Is your zero tolerance policy enforceable?

Dean Pinto
1 October 2015
Employers:  Is your zero tolerance policy enforceable?

A recent Labour Appeal Court (LAC) judgment demystifies the issues surrounding how far an employer can go to protect itself from employee misconduct with “zero tolerance” policies. The supermarket, the supervisor, and the undeclared deodorant A supermarket chain, attempting to…

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CCMA, employee rights, Labour Appeal Court, Labour Court, labour law

In the Wings – New ways to chase Maintenance Defaulters

Dean Pinto
1 October 2015
In the Wings – New ways to chase Maintenance Defaulters

The latest amendments to the Maintenance Act, which was adopted on the 9th of September, will have maintenance defaulters clutching at straws. The amendment is aimed at making it easier to enforce payment of arrear debts. Of particular significance is…

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credit bureaus, maintenance
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