The Top 5 selected startups for the Irish Tech Challenge
Innovative entrepreneurs advance with €10,000 in funding and a curated networking tour to Ireland
The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, in partnership with Wits...
Ms Henda Kleingeld wins the 2024 FISA Chairperson’s Award
At the 13th Annual FISA Conference held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 17 October, the annual FISA Chairperson’s Award was handed to Ms...
How AI can level the playing field among law firms
One of the most exciting aspects of AI in law is the potential it offers smaller, more specialised law firms to compete with the...
Latest Topical Case Reports – 20th November 2023
De Jongh v Philippides ZAGPJHC 1308
PROPERTY – Agreement of sale – Theft by attorney
Balance of purchase price misappropriated by attorney who absconded – Purchaser...
Daan’s Snippets – 16th November 2023
News:
· Prisoners are now allowed (modem-less) laptops in cells per the SCA.
· TIA: the State Attorney has to recover legal costs from Nummawan before...
Latest Topical Case Reports – 13 November 2023
Dzingirai v State ZAFSHC 425
PROFESSION – Legal practitioner – Duty to client
Legal representative in criminal appeal informed court that she could not advance any...
Can AI cut humans out of contract negotiations?
"Legal professionals are obviously very highly trained people," she says. "But the reality is, they are spending a huge portion of their time reviewing...
Daan’s Snippets – 6th November 2023
News:
Officials misbehaving:
Minister Blaine Nzimande has not covered himself in glory in appointing an administrator for Unisa, after a contrary order from the High Court.
Our...
Latest Topical Case Reports – 6th November 2023
Du Toit v Human NO ZAWCHC 270
ADMINISTRATIVE – University – Disciplinary findings
Expulsion after urinating on fellow student’s desk and possessions – Effect of alcohol...
Latest Topical Case Reports – 30th October 2023
SK v CAK ZAKZDHC 78
FAMILY – Maintenance – Financial disclosure
Seeking maintenance pendente lite but not disclosing income for close corporation and additional income –...
Pop star seeks new trial, says his attorney used AI for closing argument
Fugees star Pras Michel, who was convicted in April on charges of conspiring to make straw campaign donations, witness tampering and acting as an...
Daan’s Snippets – 23rd October 2023
News:
RAF (our prime newsmaker of late):
The RAF announced the creation of a (customer relations management) contact centre, which it believes will improve its efficiency...
