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How Entrepreneurs are Saving Big Money on Legal Bills
Many startups spend more than R50,000.00 on legal bills over the course of their first year. For a bootstrapped startup, that can amount to more than 25 percent of the company’s startup capital.
Rescission of Judgments in the High Court
This brief article focuses on rescission of judgments in the High Court and not the Magistrates’ Court which will be dealt with in a different article.
Legal Advice — Online Without the Hassle
It always has fascinated us how businesses, both large and small, view legal advice and lawyers.
Service of Court Documents by Way of Facebook Approved in South Africa
In a South African first, Judge Esther Steyn, sitting in the Durban High Court, made history yesterday when she approved service of court documents on one Mr Odendaal by way of Facebook.
Securing Expeditious Relief
Court proceedings often result in relief being granted after an extended period of time.
Penalties for a Pre-existing Company Failing to Register its MOI before 1 May 2013
Within 2 years from 1 May 2011 (being 1 May 2013), an existing company must amend its MOI.
How to Save Money on Small Business Legal Fees
Either you can manage the legal side of your business ahead of time and anticipate potential problems, or you can do it after the problems occur.
A Legal Checklist for the 21st Century Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, there are a variety of legal steps that you must take to set up a legal and profitable business.
Enter into a Cohabitation or Life-Partnership Agreement to Protect Your Rights
More and more people choose to live together, without getting married. There is a misconception that they are in a “common-law” marriage. That concept does not exist in South African law.