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Truworths vs Ackermans: the importance of carefully selecting a trade mark
Ackermans has recently been successful in a precedent setting trade mark dispute against Truworths which was heard by the Supreme Court of Appeal. The...
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The requirements for the transfer of a business as a going concern
ISSUE What is the proper test for determining whether a transfer of a business as a going concern has occurred? COURT’S DECISION In the case of ...
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Prescription of claims: on-demand loans
A loan which is repayable on demand becomes due the moment it is advanced to the debtor. Accordingly, such a debt will prescribe (or be extinguished) ...
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Ambit of inspector powers under Section 54 of the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 ...
At its core the Mine Health and Safety Act No 29 of 1996 (“MHSA”) aims to promote a culture of health and safety and protect the health an...
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South Africa’s Business Rescue regime – firing on all cylinders?
The downturn in world economies has placed business under severe pressure in the last few years. In South Africa, the knock-on effect has been felt, w...
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Tax amendments – 2016
INTRODUCTION The Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2015, the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, 2015 and the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment...
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The dismissal process
ISSUE When does a dismissal take place and what must be shown to prove that fact? COMMISSIONER’S DECISION In the case of Makosi / Nqanqdo Tradin...
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Certain provisions of the Environmental Conservation Act remain in force
The case of the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs v Really Useful Investments (436/2015) [2016] ZASCA 156 is a reminder that certain provisi...
