CONCOURT WEIGHS IN ON VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS WITH SARS
An employee of the Medtronic Group embezzled R537 million. She exploited the group’s weak accounting system by making payments from one of the group’s bank accounts to her late husband’s bank account and concealed the crime by submitting false VAT returns to SARS. Consequently, Medtronic sought reimbursements from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for […]
POSSIBLE PENALTIES IMPOSED ON BUILDING OWNERS: HOW ENERGY EFFICIENT IS YOUR BUILDING?
The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy has, under section 19(1)(b) of the National Energy Act, published regulations for the Mandatory Display and Submission of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for Buildings in Notice 700 of Government Gazette 43792 of 8 December 2020. The regulations were further amended on 25 November 2023 to extend the compliance […]
THE ESSENCE OF EXPERT AND FACTUAL EVIDENCE AT TRIALS
In the recent matter of Schol Property and Consulting v Kwashilia Gajjar the Eastern Cape High Court had to consider an appeal brought by Schol Property and Consulting (“the Defendant”) against the order of the trial court which found the Defendant negligent and therefore liable for such damages as may be proved by Kwashilia Gajjar […]
THE COMMUNITY SCHEMES OMBUD SERVICE ACT – GERARD VADIVALU
Gerard Vadivalu, a Senior Associate in the Litigation Department at Garlicke & Bousfield shares some insights into The Community Schemes Ombud Service Act. Some of the key points that he discusses include a brief description of the CSOS Act; some of the court cases that have interpreted the Act; and the impact that the CSOS […]
UNPROTECTED STRIKES – SAIURI SEETAL
Saiuri Seetal, an Associate in the Pro Bono Department at Garlicke & Bousfield, speaks about the essential aspects of unprotected strikes, highlighting the necessity for employees to understand their rights and the relevant regulations. Additionally, she mentions the importance of adhering to the processes available. Watch the video to find out more. https://youtu.be/XOqTvG-e9b4
DEFAULT AND SUMMARY JUDGMENTS – SAKHILE MBELE
Sakhile Mbele, an Associate in the Litigation Department at Garlicke & Bousfield describes the details of Default and summary judgments, which are judgments entered against a defendant who has failed to defend a claim that has been brought by the plaintiff. Watch the video to find out more. https://youtu.be/g3BpVryM2vg
RESTRAINT OF TRADE CLAUSES FN4 – RISHAL BIPRAJ
Rishal Bipraj, a Senior Associate in the Commercial Department at Garlicke & Bousfield discusses Restraints of trade, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. Watch the video to find out more. https://youtu.be/ZhfKOp9osvM
FRAUD AND CONTRACTS – RISHAL BIPRAJ
Rishal Bipraj, a Senior Associate in the Commercial Department at Garlicke & Bousfield discusses Fraud and illegal contracts. Watch the video to find out more. https://youtu.be/u0V0nx7ZWr0
INTRODUCTION TO SALE IN EXECUTION – LORYN LIBERTY
Loryn Liberty, a Senior Associate in the Litigation Department at Garlicke & Bousfield discusses sales in execution and the legal process the bank uses to obtain judgment against a homeowner. Watch the video to find out more.
PROCESS LEADING UP TO THE SALE IN EXECUTION – LORYN LIBERTY
Loryn Liberty, a Senior Associate in the Litigation Department at Garlicke & Bousfield outlines the process leading up to the sale in execution.