June 30, 2022

Can losses be distributed out of a trust?

On 18 March 2021, the Supreme Court of Appeal delivered judgment in the case of Massmart Holdings Limited v The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service. The case dealt with […]
March 24, 2022

Is your disclosure “voluntary”?

In December 2021, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down a judgment dismissing an appeal against a decision of the Tax Court. The issue before […]
October 8, 2021

Passing off: Don’t let others benefit from your reputation

Passing off is a delictual remedy that is derived from English law and has been implemented in South African law. The most authoritative definition of passing off was given in the Capital Estate and General Agencies […]
February 11, 2020

The Responsibility of the Employer

As a point of departure, the doctrine of vicarious liability means that the employer is held liable for the wrongful acts or omission of its employees. […]
March 20, 2018

Case Law Update – Trinity Asset Management (Pty) Limited v Grindstone Investments 132 (Pty) Limited 2018 (1) SA 94 (CC)

On 5 September 2017, the Constitutional Court handed down a judgment in an appeal against the judgment and order of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) […]
March 20, 2018

Class action lawsuits In South Africa – Next steps in the Listeriosis saga?

The recent outbreak of Listeriosis has affected many families in South Africa, yet there are still many questions surrounding the potential class action litigation currently looming […]
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