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The Legal Challenges of AI: Intellectual Property and Fair Use

The Legal Challenges of AI: Intellectual Property and Fair Use

by Chelsea Brown | 27 Nov, 2024 | Insights

By Gaby Meintjes | Director In the 1980s, films like Blade Runner warned of a future where artificial intelligence blurred the line between human creativity and machine production. Fast-forward to today, and reality seems to be catching up. AI systems are not only...
Rule 46A: Protecting Dignity while Addressing Debt Recovery in Foreclosure Proceedings

Rule 46A: Protecting Dignity while Addressing Debt Recovery in Foreclosure Proceedings

by Chelsea Brown | 26 Nov, 2024 | Insights

By Wessel Robertson | Director Foreclosure on a primary residence is one of the most emotionally and economically devastating events that a debtor can face. It represents the intersection of law, economics, and constitutional rights. Rule 46A of the Uniform Rules of...
Balancing the duty of care with patient autonomy: A patient’s right to refuse medical treatment.

Balancing the duty of care with patient autonomy: A patient’s right to refuse medical treatment.

by Chelsea Brown | 21 Nov, 2024 | Insights

Natasha Naidoo | Director & Jason Berkowitz | Associate A recent judgment handed down by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court (East London Circuit Court) highlighted the nuances of alleged medical negligence in circumstances where a patient refuses medical...
Restrictions on agricultural land transactions: Key considerations for farm buyers.

Restrictions on agricultural land transactions: Key considerations for farm buyers.

by Chelsea Brown | 13 Nov, 2024 | Insights

By Bathandwa Nomtshongwana | Associate When purchasing farm or agricultural land, there are specific legal restrictions and requirements that differ from buying residential properties or sectional title units. The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act 70 of 1970 (the...
AI in the Rainbow Nation: Shaping the Future of AI Governance through Global Insights

AI in the Rainbow Nation: Shaping the Future of AI Governance through Global Insights

by Chelsea Brown | 12 Nov, 2024 | Insights

By Gaby Meintjes | Director South Africa’s journey towards harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum, but the global AI landscape is evolving just as quickly. With the recent introduction of the U.S. AI Civil Rights Act, a new wave of AI governance...
Struck out | When a union fails to give a valid strike notice

Struck out | When a union fails to give a valid strike notice

by Chelsea Brown | 31 Oct, 2024 | Insights

By David Short | Director In the matter Road Accident Fund v National Union of Metalworkers of SA Others the Labour Court highlights the technical nature of strike action and the consequences which may follow where the Court is not satisfied that the preemptory...
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