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    A Winning Combination (Video)

    A Winning Combination (Video)
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    KISCH IP
    KISCH IP
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    The WhatsApp Privacy Policy Debate - Expresso Show 17 May 2021 (Video)

    An update on what you should be thinking about as you decide whether or not to continue using Whatsapp.
    South AfricaPrivacy
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
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    Social Media Images - When Can You Use Them (Video Content)

    In this video, Manyani Maseko discusses the ANC bathing suit copyright faux pas on ANN7.
    South AfricaIntellectual Property
    Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys
    Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys
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    Can Social Media Posts Be Used As Evidence In Disciplinary Enquiries? (Podcast)

    Can social media posts be used as evidence in disciplinary enquiries? – Moneywebb Midday with Jeremy Maggs on 7 May 2024.
    South AfricaEmployment and HR
    Deale Attorneys
    Deale Attorneys
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    African Women On The Move: In Conversation With Social Media Marketer

    African Women on the Move: In Conversation With Social Media Marketer
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Songhai Advisory LLP
    Songhai Advisory LLP
  • Article

    TikTok's Preferential Moderation System Sets A Dangerous Legal Precedent

    According to recent reports, TikTok is employing a two-tiered moderation system that gives preferential treatment to influencers, celebrities and other VIPs.
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Barnard Inc.
    Barnard Inc.
  • Article

    Cleaning Up Your Facebook

    As existing clients, and potential clients, are furiously tweeting and posting online, it is important for all litigators to understand that those tweets and posts are discoverable in litigation, often with disastrous consequences.
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Goldman Judin Inc.
    Goldman Judin Inc.
  • Article

    Social Media In The Dock: The Complex Role Of Emojis In Legal Disputes

    South Africa has become a highly litigious country, as evidenced by the growing court rolls across the nation. This increase in litigation can be attributed to various factors, including greater public awareness...
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams
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    The Do's And Dont's Of Responsible Social Media Usage – Both The Greatest Threat And Asset To Your Business

    The Do's and Dont's of Responsible Social Media Usage - Both the Greatest Threat and Asset to your Business.
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
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    You're Invited: "Emerging Issues In Advertising Regulation In Africa"

    On September 28th and 29th, the International Advertising Association will be hosting its annual Africa Rising conference. The two-day conference, which will be held virtually, is centered around the...
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
    Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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    Don't Let Your Emojis Get The Best Of You

    The Oxford dictionary defines an emoji as a small digital image or icon used to express an idea or an emotion. Emojis are arguably the fastest growing language used on social media sites...
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    KISCH IP
    KISCH IP
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    The Expansion Of IP To Online Platforms

    The advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for individuals and businesses alike. It has resulted in the need for many to work remotely through the use of technology.
    South AfricaIntellectual Property
    KISCH IP
    KISCH IP
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    Can You Trust FaceApp With Your Face?

    Over 150 million people worldwide recently downloaded the very popular FaceApp after Hollywood celebrities started posting images of their edited faces in a social media challenge using the hashtag
    South AfricaIntellectual Property
    KISCH IP
    KISCH IP
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    Defamation In The Fifth Industrial Revolution: Can An Emoji Convey Defamatory Meaning?

    With the now fast-paced world in the fifth industrial revolution, the legal sector is at the forefront of current global technological growth which makes for a powerful force to enable...
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
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    META-morphosis: Exciting Developments In Respect Of The Enforcement Of ARB Complaints

    On Monday afternoon, the Advertising Regulatory Board ("ARB") set the industry abuzz after it announced that Meta, the technology conglomerate which owns and operates a hive of social media platforms such as Facebook.
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams
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    Social Media And The Enforceability Of Contracts

    Many people are use social media platforms to negotiate a number of transactions and the question arises whether the exchange of these messages can be recognised in our law as enforceable contracts.
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Tabacks
    Tabacks
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    Technology And The Law | Instant Contracting

    In the era of social media and instant messaging, the courts are constantly challenged to develop the common law to accommodate the ever-changing environment.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams
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    Regulator Sanctions Influencers Over Lotto Adverts – Comedians Do Not Get The Last Laugh After Failing To Disclose That Twitter Posts Were Paid Advertising

    The Advertising and Regulatory Board (ARB) recently handed down a decision holding that the videos posted by comedians Skhumba Hlophe and Celeste Ntuli had breached the code on South African advertising.
    South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams
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    Does POPIA Apply To Social Media Posts?

    The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 is to protect personal information and ensure that the right to privacy in terms of the Constitution is upheld.
    South AfricaPrivacy
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
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    Your Social Media Platforms – What Happens When You Die?

    If left unchecked, it could result in devastating consequences.
    South AfricaTechnology
    Abrahams & Gross Inc.
    Abrahams & Gross Inc.

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