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The fascinating tango of interest and forex rates on large claims where set-off occurs: a case study
Imagine the following scenario, the parties have litigated, and they are awarded the following claims: Party A is awarded: US$5 [...]
Memorandum of understanding concluded between the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (“BBBEE”) Commission and the Competition Commission – the increasingly important interface between BBBEE and Competition Law
) The Competition Commission investigates certain mergers and anticompetitive practices including cartel conduct (for example price fixing, collusive tendering and [...]
Use it or you may lose it
INTRODUCTION In Legalwerks September 2017, the top ten reasons to register trade marks were discussed, https://werksmans.com/legal-briefs-view/top-ten-reasons-to-register-your-trade-marks/. On payment of renewal [...]
FAQ – opportunities for investors arising from the South African business rescue process
INTRODUCTION The South African business rescue process has created the opportunity for investors (local and foreign) to position themselves in [...]
2018/2019 budget proposals – Tax overview
By: The Werksmans Tax Team INTRODUCTION Despite it being widely expected that this year's Budget would add to the ever-increasing [...]
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS
The National Land Audit has recently been made public. This report was primarily phase 2 of a Land Audit that [...]
