“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
Category: PUBLIC LAW
Public Law include Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Tax Law, and Criminal Law. These branches of law deal with the state’s relationship with its citizens, regulating the exercise of state power and protecting individual rights and freedoms.
Siblings Feuding Over a Business: Can You Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order?Siblings Feuding Over a Business: Can You Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order?
“It is the purpose of this Act to afford the victims of domestic violence the maximum protection from domestic abuse that the law can provide” (Domestic Violence Act) When sibling
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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“A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on” (Samuel Goldwyn) Perhaps you are a seller marketing your property through an estate agency, or a buyer asking an agent
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“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
The Pothole Plague – Claiming DamagesThe Pothole Plague – Claiming Damages
“If cars are required to be roadworthy, shouldn’t roads be required to be car-worthy?” (Online meme) If you fall victim to a pothole-infested road, don’t hesitate to sue for your
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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
How to Safeguard Your Digital Presence: A Simple Checklist for Website ComplianceHow to Safeguard Your Digital Presence: A Simple Checklist for Website Compliance
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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
Property: Why Do You Need an Occupancy Certificate Before You Buy?Property: Why Do You Need an Occupancy Certificate Before You Buy?
“…there is no obligation on the [seller] to obtain an occupancy certificate and to furnish it to the [buyers]” (Extract from judgment below) Imagine this – you buy your dream