“Knowledge is power.” (Sir Francis Bacon) Being a company director carries not only rewards but also risks that you need to manage carefully. In particular, you are held by the
Category: Corporate Law
Focus:
The internal aspects of a company and its relationship with its shareholders.
Key Areas:
Formation: How companies are established.
Governance: How companies are managed and run by their directors and officers.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Legal processes for buying and selling companies.
Compliance: Ensuring the company follows rules and regulations.
Workplace Sexual Harassment: It’s the Victim’s Perspective That CountsWorkplace Sexual Harassment: It’s the Victim’s Perspective That Counts
“Sexual harassment is the most heinous conduct that plagues the workplace.” (Extract from the judgment below) Our courts have no tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace, stressing that, at
Prescription, Procrastination, and Personal Liability for Corporate DebtsPrescription, Procrastination, and Personal Liability for Corporate Debts
“I have heard that in war, haste can be folly, but have never seen delay that was wise.” (Sun Tzu, The Art of War) Collecting debt from a recalcitrant debtor
Effective 1 March 2025: New National Minimum WageEffective 1 March 2025: New National Minimum Wage
Effective 1 March 2025: New National Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2025 by 4.4% from R27,58 per
Creating a “Safe Environment. Abuse, Can you be held Responsible?Creating a “Safe Environment. Abuse, Can you be held Responsible?
Protect Your Employees from Harassment and Abuse – or Pay the Price “It takes leadership to improve safety.” (Jackie Stewart, Formula 1 legend) One of your key duties as an
How Does the New Corruption Reporting Law Affect Your Business?How Does the New Corruption Reporting Law Affect Your Business?
“In defence of Madiba’s legacy, we will continue to wage a relentless war on corruption…” (President Cyril Ramaphosa) You may have seen mention of the new amendment to the Prevention
When Can You Legally Record Conversations?When Can You Legally Record Conversations?
Big Brother is watching you.” (George Orwell) Your smartphone lets you record just about anything, anywhere, and at any time. Your laptop and other devices can automatically record online meetings.
Cannabis Policies in the Workplace: A Delicate Balancing ActCannabis Policies in the Workplace: A Delicate Balancing Act
“It is declared that the [employer]’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy is irrational and violates the right to privacy in section 14 of the Constitution, to the extent that it
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When to Lawyer Up “The first thing we do is, let’s kill all the lawyers.” (Shakespeare) Shakespeare must have had an unhappy experience or two with the lawyers of his
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24 April 2024 is ‘World Intellectual Property Day’. It’s “an opportunity to explore how intellectual property (IP) encourages and can amplify the innovative and creative solutions that are so crucial
