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Every accused has the right to a fair trial in terms of sections 12 and 35 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 108 of 1996 (the "Constitution").

In a recent judgment that serves as a cautionary tale for creditors and agents alike, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") has with characteristic clarity and rigour, delivered a clear reminder...

A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, in the matter between Hammond Power Solutions Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. (2025)...

Two recent decisions of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa dealing with the delictual elements of wrongfulness and negligence will be of interest to liability insurers.

The Anton Piller order is an extraordinary thing. It's essentially an evidence-preserving legal mechanism.

A South African court has found that, for the purposes of fair dealing in copyright law, hyperlinks are a sufficient way of acknowledging source and ownership.

Ever wondered what happens when two businesses use almost identical names? The Supreme Court of Appeal recently answered that in Logik Group Africa t/a Fire Logik v Fire Logic (Pty) Ltd

The Supreme Court of Appeal recently handed down judgment in the case of Attachmate Corporation v Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs (20 May 2015).

On 14 December 2023, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") handed down its judgment in the case of Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. v Takis Biltong, a trade mark judgment that has people talking...

It is a tale as old as time if you are an ersatz litigator – you lose once, you try again, regardless of merit and good faith. The notorious second, third and fourth bite at the cherry.

The Assistant Registrar found against Sony Corporation on all eight classes and the company filed an appeal to the High Court.

In Macbeth Attorneys Inc v South African Forestry Company SOC Ltd ("SAF") and Others, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal ("the SCA") provided clarity about whether a party may review the taxing master's decision in respect of legal costs, if that party did not appear before the taxing master and object to items in the bill of costs.

When a student urgently asks a court to let them continue attending classes while challenging an academic exclusion, the legal question is not simply whether the consequences for the student are serious.

As a corporate and litigation lawyer, I have witnessed firsthand the significant impact that litigation can have on businesses. Lawsuits are time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining...

If ever you have a claim against a debtor whose assets become the subject of an asset forfeiture order, there may still be hope for recovering what is owed to you.

In Minister of Department of Rural & Land Reform and Others v Thamsanqa Davis Bisset, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("the SCA") upheld an appeal against a High Court order setting aside a settlement.

The Johannesburg High Court has published lead times for setting matters down for hearing, revealing significant delays across various case types. With opposed applications facing 18-week waits and long-duration trials not being heard until 2028, the bulletin raises questions about court capacity and potential solutions to address mounting backlogs.