A trade mark is a brand name, slogan or logo that identifies your services or goods and distinguishes it from…
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Employers have a duty to protect their employees from all forms of harassment. But what constitutes such harassment, from whose perspective must it be viewed, and how should allegations of improper conduct be assessed and dealt with?
If a dispute with your neighbour spirals out of control, and legal intervention becomes inevitable, bear in mind that our courts have signalled strongly that we should make every effort to settle our disputes privately before resorting to litigation.
If you haven’t trademarked your names and other branding, how can you protect your business from deceptive and unlawful competition?
Valentine’s Day isn’t just a great excuse to indulge in ruinously expensive red roses. It’s also a reminder that if you’re in a cohabitation arrangement, there will be financial implications – making it essential to check that your relationship’s legal aspects pass muster.
A codicil (from the Latin codicillus, meaning “a small writing tablet”) is a legal document in which you can make…
One wonders how many people trapped in unhappy marriages are put off applying for divorce by fear of what it will cost them. But there’s no need for that. An uncontested divorce needn’t cost much at all.
Hopefully 2026 will gift us some really positive movement in the property market. This is great news, but please note this cautionary tale from the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Your will is probably the most important document you will ever make, which is why it’s vital to understand that electronic wills are – despite media reports implying otherwise – not accepted by the Master of the High Court as valid.
As 2026 dawns with all its exciting new possibilities and opportunities, let’s not forget about all the annoying – but vital – legal aspects of our lives.