“The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” (Evan Esar) Body corporates face a familiar problem. Owners fall into arrears. Levies go unpaid.
Category: Administrative Law
This area governs the actions of administrative bodies (government agencies and officials) and provides mechanisms for citizens to challenge their decisions and ensure that they are exercised lawfully and fairly.
How Can You Protect Your Heirs’ Inheritances from Their Creditors?How Can You Protect Your Heirs’ Inheritances from Their Creditors?
How Can You Protect Your Heirs’ Inheritances from Their Creditors? “The only person who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” (Unknown) You’ve done everything
Contracting with Trusts – Is a Majority Resolution Valid?Contracting with Trusts – Is a Majority Resolution Valid?
“Externally, trustees cannot disagree. In the external sphere the Trust functions by virtue of its resolutions, which have to be supported by the full complement of the Trust body.” (Extract
Lending to a Friend or Relative – When Must You Register as a Credit Provider?Lending to a Friend or Relative – When Must You Register as a Credit Provider?
“In life, we never lose friends, we only learn who the true ones are” (Unknown)Lending money to a friend or family member in need sounds like a natural and informal
When to Lawyer UpWhen to Lawyer Up
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
Who Owns Your Employee’s Invention? Lessons from the “Please Call Me” SagaWho Owns Your Employee’s Invention? Lessons from the “Please Call Me” Saga
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
Budget Speech 2024 | How it affects you and your businessBudget Speech 2024 | How it affects you and your business
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2024 Budget Speech presents a mixed bag for taxpayers and businesses alike. While there are no major new taxes nor direct increases in personal
Estate Planning: Remember your Pets!Estate Planning: Remember your Pets!
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” (Mahatma Gandhi) For many of us our pets are a