by Sean Slabber | 29 Apr, 2016 | Insights
A new tax clearance system is to be rolled out by SARS. This new system is said to improve efficiency and assist both the taxpayer and third parties to check the compliance status of the taxpayer. The taxpayer will no longer need to attend at a SARS Branch to collect...
by Sean Slabber | 28 Apr, 2016 | Insights
Apple initially claimed that Samsung had infringed eight of its software patents (for example, the ‘slide-to-unlock’ feature) and claimed US$2.2 billion in damages. Apple was awarded US$120 million to be paid by Samsung in lieu of damages but in February...
by Sean Slabber | 26 Apr, 2016 | Insights
If you have been unfairly suspended or dismissed; are in a dispute with your employer over working conditions, wages, workplace changes; or have experienced discrimination, sexual harassment or violence at the workplace, you may approach the Commission for...
by Sean Slabber | 25 Apr, 2016 | Insights
Prescription is the process by which legal rights are lost as a result of a failure to take action over a period of time. Prescription is regulated primarily by the Prescription Act 68 of 1969. It is generally accepted that the purpose of prescription is to provide...
by Sean Slabber | 21 Apr, 2016 | Insights
Fairbridges Wertheim Becker was one of the law firms that attended the University of the Western Cape Career Fair on Tuesday 19 April. It was an exciting day speaking to law students about their studies, legal practice and working at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker. We...
by Sean Slabber | 14 Apr, 2016 | Insights
The landlord’s tacit hypothec is a form of real security recognised in South African law. The hypothec is “tacit” because it is understood or implied without being stated; in other words, the hypothec comes into effect by operation of law and not by...
