Gibson guitars: in good shape
05 Jul 2022
BY Fae Hassan
It is important not only to protect unique product shapes, but also to timeously enforce your rights in the shape to prevent dilution of the brand by sale of illegitimate knockoffs by third parties.
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Think Different? Sorry, but the “use it or lose it” rule applies to you too
05 Jul 2022
We frequently discuss the requirement that trade mark owners must use their registered trade marks. We do this because the consequences of failing to adhere to the so-called “use it or lose it” rule can result in a loss of trade mark rights
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The FSCA is working on reforming legislation ahead of the anticipated COFI Bill
05 Jul 2022
BY Jessica Blumenthal
While the COFI era slowly pulls into focus and the FSCA gears up in preparation for the COFI Bill’s enactment, all financial sector participants will need to prepare to face the upcoming legislative change necessary to effect regulatory reform.
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POPIA: do not allow yourself to be the first example of the regulator’s bite
05 Jul 2022
BY Era Gunning
Given the warning from the Regulator, now is a good time to conduct a POPIA and PAIA health check, including on your organisation’s direct marketing practices, security measures and PAIA manuals, to avoid the Regulator’s teeth.
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tax in brief | issue 86
05 Jul 2022
tax in brief | issue 86
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 455 | 03 Jul 2022
issue 455
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CCMA boldly declares vaccine mandates unconstitutional: employers, panic not
01 Jul 2022
BY Lauren Salt
Employers must ensure that in any dispute relating to the reasonableness of the policy, they are able to lead evidence regarding the justification of mandatory vaccination in the workplace.
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Webinar Presentation - AB and Fraud Namibia 28 JUN 22
29 Jun 2022
Webinar Presentation - AB and Fraud Namibia 28 JUN 22
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Do shareholders need to give reasons for removing a director?
28 Jun 2022
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Shenaaz Munga
It is left to be seen which judgment the other High Courts follow and hopefully, the issue will one day be considered by the Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court.
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ENSafrica | African competition roundup | issue 3 | JUN 2022
28 Jun 2022
ENSafrica | African competition roundup | issue 1 | April 2020
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A reminder that consistency is key for employers when dealing with harassment in the workplace
28 Jun 2022
BY Suemeya Hanif AND Kerry-Anne do Couto
Given that the new Code provides that an employee may be found guilty and dismissed for a single incident of harassment, it is important that employers develop clear policies and procedures on harassment and training is conducted..
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Court confirms that employers may be able to claim damages from an employee’s pension fund
28 Jun 2022
A new judgment has confirmed that money held by pension funds to be paid to employees upon their termination of employment is not untouchable.
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Uncertain tax positions: navigating the IFRIC 23 gauntlet
27 Jun 2022
BY Kristel van Rensburg AND Charles de Wet
The increased focus by SARS to increase revenue collection has amplified the pressure on statutory auditors to ensure that they accurately conclude the correct tax position and, ensure that the appropriate corresponding provisions are raised.
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VAT domestic reverse charge on “valuable metal” soon to be implemented
27 Jun 2022
BY Annelie Giles
Although concerns of VAT refund fraud in the second-hand gold industry are not new, a new modus operandi whereby the fraud is supposedly committed has been identified.
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Collateral arrangements: a brief history
27 Jun 2022
BY Magda Snyckers
In the context of providing shares as security by transferring ownership of the shares, the STT consequences are therefore an important consideration.
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