Position yourself for success as a 21st Century Lawyer
It’s no secret that technology is changing the face of law practice, particularly as millennials enter the workforce, bringing with them an...
Budget 2021: What It Means to You
Faced with apprehension, the first Budget Speech of the “new normal’ was generally well-received, with the Rand holding steady, markets reacting positively,...
More than just a lawyer
As if advising on legal matters was not enough, companies are now expecting more out of their legal teams.
Depression in the workplace
In Legal Aid SA v Jansen (LAC), the employer appealed against the Labour Court’s decision whereby it held that the dismissal of...
Alice felt like she had fallen down a rabbit hole
Alice considered her prospects. One or two were colorful, most gray, bland and boring. Why is this so difficult? thought Alice, the...
Bad Things Happen When you Backdate
On 11 September 2020, the Minister of Justice announced that the mora interest rate had changed. This rate is critical to the...
Where did the money go: Reporting on Cash Flow
There is a secret when it come to law firm cash flow. It's so obvious that it is often overlooked. Perhaps it...
FATCA and CRS in the South African Context – Four Common Misconceptions
Neil Montgomery, Senior Manager – Corporate Services Compliance, addresses four common misconceptions around the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the...
Termination of an existing trust
COVID-19 induced reduced returns may provide a window of opportunity
When a trust no longer serves its original purpose...
Legal Business Development During the Pandemic : Think Differently
Lawyers need to think differently during the pandemic, now is not the time to do the same.
“The biggest...
Even before the COVID-19 crisis, law firms were under pressure to maintain profitability. That...
Many smart lawyers know they have to modernise their legal accounting software. They’re just not sure how to go about that. The...
Billing Processes for Lawyers – 10 June 2020
Wednesday this week, we are meeting online for 30 minutes to discuss billing systems and processes, why not invest these 30 minutes...
