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How often do we see: "neither party shall be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, punitive, consequential,…[it goes on…] damages...

Sale agreements commonly include a clause stating that the item or property is purchased from the seller voetstoots.

Imagine you lend money to someone, securing this loan with a bond on their property. But what if the borrower can't repay and becomes insolvent? This is when Section 88 of South Africa's...

AI services demand a fundamentally different approach to benchmarking than traditional outsourcing arrangements. While conventional benchmarking focuses on pricing and service levels, AI systems require continuous assessment of technical performance, operational resilience, and governance standards throughout their lifecycle. This analysis explores why traditional benchmarking clauses fall short and what customers must demand to ensure AI services remain reliable, explainable, secure, and commercially valua

When it comes to IT contracting, the big themes are change and modernisation.

Many organisations have embarked on a journey to ensure that they are compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), which became enforceable on 1 July 2021.

Understandable language enhances the delivery of the message intended to be conveyed. The disconnect and deficiencies of contracts and other legal documents created by ...

A successful business is one which is able to exploit any opportunity available to it and, in doing so, maintain a competitive edge in its market.

When searching for Adams & Adams, another IP firm appeared in the sponsored Google results. That, in itself, is not unusual. As the largest IP firm in our market, competitors will sometimes bid on our name as a keyword.

The Government of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire sought to clarify whether OHADA Member States (Member States) retain the powers ...

The finance team has spent weeks refining next year's budget. At 10pm on a Thursday the non-executive chair e-mails it back – fifty edits, deep into operational detail.

Much of this growth is driven by a shift in strategy: international companies, particularly in the manufacturing sector, are seeking to acquire local businesses to manage costs, hedge against global volatility...

In the world of business, contracts are the lifeblood that keeps everything running smoothly. While it would be ideal if everyone upheld their obligations based on a simple handshake...

In this masterclass, we will unpack the theory behind successful negotiation as well as some key techniques to ensure you negotiate the best available deal.

In terms of the Regulations, all parties to a "major B-BBEE transaction" are required to register the transaction with the B-BBEE Commission.

Knowingly or unknowingly, we enter into contracts on a daily basis and in almost every transaction we do from paying a parking ticket, to going to the store for groceries, and even in having accepted a job offer.

In our previous article of this Back to Basics series on termination, we discussed the various ways in which a contract may be terminated, whether it be for convenience or as a result of a causal event.

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformations. Digital solutions are increasingly needed to continue some of the economic and social activities remotely.