You may come across the phrase res ipsa loquitur (Latin for “the thing speaks for itself”) in damages claim cases…
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Employers and their employees should be aware of the increases from 1 April 2025 in the “Earnings Threshold” provided for in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
As Business Email Compromise (BEC) fraud surges, recent High Court decisions have been clear – it is you as debtor who must “seek out your creditor,” or carry the loss if a scammer strikes.
We share some thoughts on how to strengthen your own disclaimer notices, in the context of a recent High Court decision in which a customer sued for damages after slipping on a wet floor in a McDonald’s restaurant.
Be certain that any estate agent you employ is both competent and trustworthy. You’re entrusting them with a major asset and, as we discuss in this article, not every “agent” out there is necessarily genuine. As for the fakes, their incompetence is often matched only by their dishonesty.
There’s good news for property buyers and sellers, and a mixed bag for taxpayers generally in Budget 2025.
Derived from French “mort” and “gage” (literally “dead pledge” because it “dies” when settled), a mortgage secures a creditor’s claim…
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2025 by 4.4% from…
What weapons can we possess and carry in public? When and how are we allowed to use them in self-defence? And what licences or permits do we need?
Should we use it for advice on legal matters? We decided to explore the pros and cons of that by asking ChatGPT itself. Its answer really is straight from the horse’s mouth!