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The Bar will invoke the cab-rank rule, which generally requires counsel to accept a brief in a field where they practise, even when they dislike the client or cause. Yet the rule…
Black Business Council accuses top law firms of resisting transformation over Legal Sector Code challenge
A legal battle over South Africa’s Legal Sector Code has reignited debate over transformation, ownership targets and procurement rules in the legal profession
Clients affected by insurance collusion can claim civil damages
Eight insurance firms are being probed over price-fixing allegations. Legally, clients can claim for damages but experts say they should not hold their breath
‘Steinhoff cannot cherry pick the PwC report for the public’
The retail firm has not established why the contents of the 3 000-page report is privileged, counsel argued. And even if it had, the report’s release is ‘in the public’s interest’
Embattled Transet CEO Siyabonga Gama fired
A highly placed source on the Transnet board said although Gama has been given 10 days to say explain he shouldn’t be let go, the board wants him out
A new era of consumer protection
It’s World Consumer Rights Day. We need to educate ourselves on what the Consumer Protection Act will do for us — and what our obligations are.