Who Appoints the Conveyancer? Your House, Your Choice
“A man’s home is his castle.” (Sir Edward Coke, English common law ruling, 1604) Of course, what we all want [...]
Three Ways to Protect Yourself from the Nightmare Neighbour in Your Complex
“A bad neighbour is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.” (Hesiod, 700 BCE) It [...]
Who Owns Your Employee’s Invention? Lessons from the “Please Call Me” Saga
24 April 2024 is ‘World Intellectual Property Day’. It’s “an opportunity to explore how intellectual property (IP) encourages and can [...]
12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign That Deed of Sale
“Knowledge is power” (old proverb) Whether you are buying or selling property, remember that it is too late to ask [...]
Directors – When Are They Personally Liable?
“… for the benefit of immunity from liability for its debts, those running the corporation may not use its formal [...]
The Trouble with Family Loans: A R540,000 Lesson
“How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child!” (Shakespeare) “Family helps family in times of [...]
