ArticleBeware Of The Long Time Child Maintenance Debts Take To Prescribe!Child maintenance is a critical solution in law, it allows for the most basic care for the most helpless in society, our children.South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleIs An Interim Order Of Court Appealable?In various remedies available to litigants, interim orders often form an integral part of the process of obtaining finality in a dispute.South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleMaintenance Debts And PrescriptionChild maintenance is a critical solution in law, it allows for the most basic care for the most helpless in society, our children.South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleSettling A Dispute In The Middle Of An Arbitration – How Is This Different From Other Procedures In Which Settlement Occurs?Entering into a settlement after arbitration proceedings have commenced is not such an uncommon occurrence anymore. When a settlement is reached, the arbitrator is requested to make an award by agreement.South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleThe Case Of Missing Formalities – Why Youmessi Trading CC v Simphunzi Is ImportantIn this case, the plaintiff and the defendant entered into a sales agreement to sell a tertiary institution, Hartwick Technical College (a "college"). South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleDoes 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 AfricaPrivacySchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleProperty Practitioners And Stakeholders Take Note!On Wednesday 2 October two pieces of legislation were signed into law by president Cyril Ramaphosa that directly impact the property industry.South AfricaReal Estate and ConstructionSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleSpoliation Orders And Valid EvictionsAs South Africans we have had to endure many hardships brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the negative impact that it has had on the economy.South AfricaReal Estate and ConstructionSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleA Global Minimum Tax? What Could It Mean ?Many countries worldwide seek to avoid the loss of tax revenues to what has become commonly known as low-tax jurisdictions or tax-havens.South AfricaTaxSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleMitigating The Financial Impact Of #Covid-19 And The Nationwide #Lockdown On Employers And EmployeesWhen the initial 21-day nationwide lock down was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in March 2020, the financial impact on South African Employers and Employees at that stage had not yet been evident to the extent that it is now as we enter the final days of what seemed to be the never ending month of April 2020.South AfricaCoronavirus (COVID-19)SchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleThe Entitlement Of An Owner Evict – But Only If It Is Just And EquitableRecently there has been a rise in immovable property disputes and more so regarding evictions. With the economic issues that have surfaced since the COVID 19 pandemic ...South AfricaReal Estate and ConstructionSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleWhere Does A Company Reside And Why Does It Matter?The provision that the court has jurisdiction ‘over all persons residing or being in such area does not enlarge the jurisdiction endowed by the words 'causes arising'.South AfricaCorporate/Commercial LawSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleThe Civil Unions Act - South African Visas And A Broader ApplicationWe often find that local South Africans and foreign nationals attend our office to sign cohabitation agreements. This agreement is required to meet South African visa requirements. In my own experience, ...South AfricaFamily and MatrimonialSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleMarrying A Foreigner – How To Make It Official?Since South Africa is a highly sought after tourist destination, home to many asylum seekers and with many South Africans working abroad, we encounter foreigners on a daily basis.South AfricaFamily and MatrimonialSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleWills And Estates: The ExecutorWhen someone whom we love passes away, the last thing the family needs is stress about the division of the deceased's estate. In many cases, the deceased passes away intestate (without a will) and ...South AfricaFamily and MatrimonialSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleRestrains Of Trade: Confidentiality And The Protectable Interest – Key Ingredients To Effective EnforcementRestraints of trade have become an almost automatic inclusion in many agreements. The driver behind this is the protection of commercially sensitive and confidential information.South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleService Of A Letter Of Demand, Does It Interrupt Prescription?Prescription of a debt can be described as "old debt" in which creditors may not institute legal proceedings to collect monies owed to them,South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleLease Agreements – In And Outgoing Inspections – What You Should Be Aware OfEntering into a residential lease agreement comes with several important considerations. The condition of the property ultimately affects one of the most critical factors of a lease, price!South AfricaReal Estate and ConstructionSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleThe Value In Value-Based Pricing Models For Law FirmsValue-based pricing is the new kid on the block for many law firms. However, it is statistically proven to be the model which shows the highest level of client retention. So, why are we not using it?South AfricaLaw Department PerformanceSchoemanLaw Inc.
ArticleWhat Is A Usufruct And Why Is It Important?Many South Africans who own property want to ensure that the rights of their loved ones are protected concerning the property. They want to ensure their loved ones have control of the property...South AfricaReal Estate and ConstructionSchoemanLaw Inc.