DeepSeek: Disrupting the AI industry
04 Feb 2025
BY Isaivan Naidoo AND Alexander Powell
DeepSeek has disrupted the AI industry, challenging tech giants with a cost-effective alternative to established models. Its impact will likely drive greater competition, innovation, and efficiency in AI development.
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Dismissed for using cell phones at work
03 Feb 2025
BY Sanele Zulu
In three recent decisions, the Labour Court considered the reasonableness and validity of rules prohibiting the use of cell phones in situations where the employer sought to justify the rule on the basis of health and safety considerations.
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The hidden liability risks of Agency Shop Agreements: When Unions lose their majority
03 Feb 2025
BY Fritz Malan AND Jan Norval
This article discusses the legal framework and implications of agency shop agreements under the Labour Relations Act, particularly the employer’s obligations when a union loses its majority support.
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ENS maintains top-tier gold ranking in WTR1000 2025
03 Feb 2025
ENS’ IP practice has once again been ranked gold tier, and our practitioners have received 9 individual rankings, with our Head of IP, Gaelyn Scott, receiving a double gold ranking, in the WTR1000 2025 guide.
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Trade Mark Disputes: When similarity leads to conflict
03 Feb 2025
BY Tevin Jones
This article discusses two interesting trade mark similarity cases, one in the US involving Tiger v Puma and another in the UK, involving Transport for London.
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Not hired for having tattoos: Fair or Trumped up?
03 Feb 2025
BY Lauren Salt AND Thato Lebitso
This article examines the legal and ethical implications of workplace policies on tattoos in South Africa, highlighting potential discrimination risks and the need for fair, job-related appearance regulations.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 579 | 02 Feb 2025
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Investing in India via Mauritius: Some certainty is better than none!
31 Jan 2025
BY Anne-Lise Betsey
For years, Mauritius has served as a key gateway for foreign investment into India. With its well-established financial sector and strong historical ties to India, Mauritius has been a preferred jurisdiction for structuring investments.
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Lesser-spotted trade marks
31 Jan 2025
BY Jade Courtney
Read about the unconventional side of trade marks, from football goal celebrations to decorative shoe elements and the fine line between creativity and controversy.
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ALDI in two courts: UK and Australia – cider and sweets
31 Jan 2025
BY Liézal Mostert
In this article we discuss two IP judgments involving discount supermarket chain, Aldi. Both deal with the issue of supermarket look-alikes.
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The co-existence of AI and copyright
31 Jan 2025
BY Janine Thomas
This article looks at the topical issue relating to the co-existence of AI and copyright in the context of recent developments in the United Kingdom
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ENS to Host the Inaugural GC Powerlist: Ghana with The Legal 500
30 Jan 2025
ENS, alongside the Legal 500, continues to highlight the exceptional contributions of general counsel across the continent, and will host the GC Powerlist: Ghana on 26 February, 2025.
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Tax in Brief
28 Jan 2025
Issue 137 of ENS' Tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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State Owned Enterprises Bill: Elevating the public voice through open consultation
27 Jan 2025
BY Pippa Reyburn , Yana van Leeve AND Lwandile Msimanga
In December 2024, the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation invited public comments on the National State Enterprises Bill, with submissions due by 14 February 2025
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 578 | 26 Jan 2025
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