electronic signature
Article was written by Wade O’Connor, Candidate Attorney, and checked by Courtney Altmuner, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys. 30 June 2021 Introduction A recent report in 2020 identified that, despite many working from home, the sale of home printers were in decline. With the industry remaining firmly embedded in its declining phase, regardless of improvements in
psilocybin
Article was written by Wade O’Connor, Candidate Attorney, and checked by Andrew Lawrie, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys. 30 June 2021 INTRODUCTION With the decriminalisation of cannabis in 2018, many have touted Psilocybin, the substance found in the hallucinogenic fungi, commonly referred to as “Magic Mushrooms”, as the next to follow suit. However, at present, the
Article was written by Danisha Naidu, Candidate Attorney, checked by Jayna Hira, Associate, and released by Charlotte Clark, the Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys. 08 July 2021 Background and Facts During or about September 2018 and in the court a quo, Crimson Clover Trading 17 (Pty) Ltd t/a Island Hotel (the “Respondent”) launched an application
Article was written by Nombuyiselo Mvelase, Candidate Attorney, checked by Jordan Dias, Associate and released by Maike Gohl, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 06 July 2021 Introduction Both legal parents have a legal duty to maintain their children according to their respective means. Ordinarily, a child who has reached the age of majority, moved out of
Article was written by Snazo Tuswa, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Charlotte Clark, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys. 06 July 2021 IntroductionIn a recent Judgment in the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”), the SCA held that the 30-day grace period for an unpaid premium in a life policy does not apply where the cancellation
Article was written by Lesai Seema, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Caitlin Wilde, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 30 June 2021 INTRODUCTION Bitcoin is widely considered the first ever decentralised virtual currency or crypto asset[1] in the world. The currency is said to have been created on or about 03 January 2009 by a
Article was written by Stef de Gouveia, Candidate Attorney, checked by Sean Buskin, Candidate Attorney, and released by Keane Robertson, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 30 June 2021 INTRODUCTION The National Credit Act No.34 of 2005 (the “NCA”) was signed into law by the president on 15 March 2005, with the intention of governing the application
Article was written by Phumzile Rabula, Candidate Attorney, checked by Sean Buskin, Candidate Attorney at Schindlers Attorneys 30 June 2021 Introduction South Africa recognises three types of Trusts namely Inter Vivos Trusts or Living Trusts, Testamentary Trusts, and Bewind Trusts. This article seeks to provide a brief overview of what a Trust is, as well
Article was written by Dean Scher, Candidate Attorney, checked by Lisa Schmidt, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 29 June 2021 The Sectional Title Schemes Management Act (“STSMA”) requires that a sectional title scheme (“Scheme”) shall, from the date of establishment of the body corporate, be regulated and managed by means of rules1. Section 10(2) states
Article written by Ayanda Motlou, Candidate Attorney, checked by Dingumuzi, Associate and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 25 June 2021 Introduction Uniform Court Rule 41A was brought into effect on the 9th of March 2020 and applies to all High Court matters in the country. This rule establishes mediation as a step