Most businesses have been struggling to stay afloat and some have considered cutting a number of their employees while some are totally closing down and not surviving the COVID 19 lockdown period. Before deciding on totally closing down your business or company you might want to consider a business merger with a company or business […]
Donations of a body or tissue from a body is usually done for two reasons: For therapy; or For research. Donations can only be given to beneficiaries who have licenses and are authorized to deal with bodies and tissue such as hospitals or universities that are involved with medical and or dental training. Requirements for […]
Traditionally, dispute resolution is effected through the relevant court having jurisdiction over the matter. This can entail delays, as our court rolls are very full. Fortunately, disputes can still be settled formally without undergoing the expense of a trial. We always consider Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as the first possible step in any dispute and conflict resolution […]
The disappearance of a person creates a big problem namely because: An estate would need to be administered; Heirs may require inheritance at some point or another; and The missing person’s spouse may want to remarry. In the first case, one would need to apply to the High Court for an appointment of a Curator […]
After the announcement that our country might go on a lockdown a few businesses, retail shops and companies have been engaging in the practice of price increment and excessive charging of goods and services. This is based on the fact that most goods and services have been on higher demand as people are preparing for […]
Large and small building works are commonplace in most neighbourhoods. Do you know when you are required to have plans drawn up and obtain municipal approval for your alterations at home? You will require plans to be drawn up, quite obviously for new homes. You will also need plans drawn up for additions to […]
We are living through an unprecedented time in South Africa and the world. An anomaly that now arises is what happens to divorced/separated/unmarried parents and their contact arrangements with their children over the national shut down. Parents and children have certain rights. You will need to bear in mind, however, that certain rights are restricted […]
Have you considered how COVID – 19 (or “Coronavirus“) affects any of your contracts in place? The last thing that you want is issues with breach of contract on technicalities when we are all working so hard to keep our heads above water and our health in tact! Some gremlins to look out for […]
It’s alarming how quickly the COVID – 19 (or “Coronavirus“) is spreading. Employers and employees need to do all they can to limit the impact of this on businesses, as our economy is already under severe strain! Businesses need to stay open and keep doing business or else! Here are some answers we have sourced […]
The duties of an Employer and an Employee