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The application of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to law firms: Louise Bick, Public interest lawyer - January 2012

  23 January 2012
  Public interest lawyer, Louise Bick, says law firms need to achieve balance between their business models and their responsibility to uphold human rights. read more

Direct marketing: unsolicited electronic communication: Ina Meiring, Neil Kirby and Tammy Bortz, directors - January 2012

  23 January 2012
  According to directors Ina Meiring, Neil Kirby and Tammy Bortz, the Protection of Personal Information Bill is one of a number of laws regulating unsolicited electronic communications. read more

Buying the eye of the beholder: the case for selling organs, Neil Kirby, director - January 2012

  23 January 2012
  Director Neil Kirby argues that justification for the sale and purchase of human organs may be found in human rights law. read more

The Protection of Personal Information Bill: Showing Me, Showing You: Neil Kirby, Director - December 2011

  09 December 2011
  Director Neil Kirby says that while media attention focuses on the Secrecy Act, the Protection of Personal Information Bill is going almost unnoticed. read more

The surprising benefits of polygamy: Walid Brown, Director, and Mariam Marquard, Candidate Attorney – November 2011

  28 November 2011
  Can a polygamous marriage prevent a bank from enforcing its security? Director Walid Brown and candidate attorney Mariam Marquard highlight this question currently under consideration by the court. read more

Forensics – a study of cases: Dave Loxton, Director – November 2011

  28 November 2011
  International bribery and corruption legislation, particularly the UK Bribery Act and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, could impact SA businesses. Director, Dave Loxton demonstrates using case studies. read more

Mining rehabilitation – a regulated activity: Justin Truter, Director – November 2011

  28 November 2011
  Director Justin Truter outlines the legislation that governs mining rehabilitation both during and after a mine’s operation and gives a view on the extent to which it is enforced. read more

The benefits of private power: Happy Masondo, Director – November 2011

  28 November 2011
  Despite criticism from some quarters, director Happy Masondo says SA is demonstrating commitment to producing electricity from renewable sources in an environmentally and socially responsible way. read more

Tax Amendments - 2011: Werksmans Tax Practice - November 2011

  01 November 2011
  Members of Werksmans Tax Practice highlight some of the more important changes proposed in the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament on 25 October 2011. read more

“New-look Africa” set to reap benefits of BRICS: Greg Nott, Director – October 2011

  24 October 2011
  “New-look Africa” set to reap benefits of BRICS: Greg Nott, Director - October 2011 read more

Impact of the guidelines to the Protected Disclosures Act on employers: Werksmans Western Cape Employment Practice – October 2011

  24 October 2011
  Impact of the guidelines to the Protected Disclosures Act on employers: Werksmans Western Cape Employment Practice - October 2011 read more

The bid for private power: an overview of SA’s renewable energy bid process: Greg Nott and Happy Masondo, Directors – October 2011

  24 October 2011
  The bid for private power: an overview of SA’s renewable energy bid process: Greg Nott and Happy Masondo, Directors - October 2011 read more

Regulating everything medical: Neil Kirby, Director – October 2011

  24 October 2011
  Regulating everything medical: Neil Kirby, Director - October 2011 read more

Getting the balance right: the restrictions on protected strikes in SA: Jacques van Wyk, Director, and Andre van Heerden, Candidate Attorney – September 2011

  26 September 2011
  Getting the balance right: the restrictions on protected strikes in SA: Jacques van Wyk, Director, and Andre van Heerden, Candidate Attorney - September 2011 read more

The new ICC rules of arbitration: Des Williams, Chairman – September 2011

  26 September 2011
  The new ICC rules of arbitration: Des Williams, Chairman - September 2011 read more
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