by Sean Slabber | 4 Nov, 2015 | Insights
The Rule of Law as a fundamental principle of our constitutional state is only a reality if crime, irregularities or transgressions are detected, investigated, and the perpetrators identified and brought to book. Crime Scene Investigation is a practical guide dealing...
by Sean Slabber | 2 Nov, 2015 | Insights
It has been said that Halloween’s origins date back to the Ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain. What is now more of an American tradition, originated from the Celts, who lived in and around what is now known as Ireland, the UK and northern France, celebrated...
by Sean Slabber | 30 Oct, 2015 | Insights
The German Federal Court of Justice has recently decided in favour of Lindt and its chocolate bear in a golden wrapping (a well-known favourite during the festive season). The court found that the Haribo’s gummy bear sweets and its trademark, the “GoldBear” was not...
by Sean Slabber | 29 Oct, 2015 | Insights
“Earlier this year, the Durban High Court discussed the meaning of the words “company to be formed” in a sale agreement. Three businessmen decided to purchase immovable property which would eventually fall under the name of a newly-registered...
by Sean Slabber | 27 Oct, 2015 | Insights
“Fundamental rights lie at the heart of the South African legal order. Their wide scope and central place in the supreme Constitution to which all law and legally relevant conduct are subject render knowledge and understanding of the Bill of Rights crucial to...
by Sean Slabber | 26 Oct, 2015 | Insights
The 22nd annual Africa Oil Week kicks off today in Cape Town. The weeklong conference boasts a 100 speaker line-up from Governments, leading companies, and key players inside Africa’s oil and gas industries. The conference organisers, Global Pacific & Partners,...