Latest Legal Updates: 16 to 20 March 2026
- The Lexinfo Team
- 3 days ago
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This update includes a brief selection of highlights from our paid subscription-based comprehensive newsletters and the latest blog posts. View free sample copies of our newsletters at https://www.lexinfo.co.za/newsletters or contact us at alert@lexinfo.co.za for more information or a quotation.
This week's edition includes content on law practice management, rulings handed down by the Council for Medical Schemes Appeal Board and Financial Services Tribunal decisions.
The next edition will be published on Friday, 27 March 2026.
LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ALERT: FEBRUARY 2026 |
The Lexinfo Law Practice Management Alert is a monthly resource designed to help practitioners optimise the running of their law firms. From leadership and marketing strategies to tech trends, office design and financial management, this newsletter is packed with valuable insights to enhance your practice. Focused on both South African and international resources, it’s tailored specifically for law firms and their teams. Some highlights from the latest edition include:
Forthcoming Publications
Farone, Deborah et al. Building a Business Development Culture and Strategy: A Management Guide for Law Firm Leadership. – Globe Law and Business, 2026. Order information available here.
Martin, Thomas G. AI with Purpose: A Strategic Blueprint for Legal Transformation. – Globe Law and Business, 2026. Order information available here.
Internet Articles
Green, Rob. Do the math: What you actually earn at distributed law vs BigLaw vs eat-what-you-kill firms. – 2026 Feb 9 The GRM Group
Turner, Dave. The future of law office design. – 2026 Feb Tloma Today
Journal Articles
Cilliers, Sonja and Swarts, Maryke. Self-awareness as a cognitive tool: Uncovering blind spots in legal practice. – 2026 Jan–Feb De Rebus p66
Harban, Thomas. Letters of non-engagement. – 2026 Jan–Feb De Rebus p18
Ramaccio Clavino, Lizelle. Legal pedagogy through AI: A justice-oriented approach for equity and transformation in South African higher education. – 2025 14(9) International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science p439
Savu, Elena C. The principle of dignity in the new Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer. – 2025 18(67) Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov
Schendel, Sarah J. “No further discussion necessary”: Compliance as professionalism in legal education. - 2026 94(4) Fordham Law Review p1435
Thaldar, Donrich. AI in practice: Why disclosure to clients is neither ethical nor necessary. – 2026 Jan–Feb De Rebus p19
ATTORNEY ALERT: 16 MARCH 2026 |
A brief overview of highlights from our premium newsletter, published on Monday:
Constitutional Court case
• Minister of Defence and Military Veterans and Others v O'Brien NO (International Commission of Jurists as Amicus Curiae) in re: O’Brien NO v Minister of Defence and Military Veterans and Others (CCT 14/23) [2026] ZACC 9 (10 March 2026)
Draft Bills
Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill, 2026 – GenN3821 GG 54319 p137 13Mar2026
Special Pensions Amendment Bill, 2026 – GN7211 GG 54292 p3 9Mar2026
Draft Regulations
Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act 13 of 2005: Amendment Regulations for the Establishment of a Framework for Coordinating and Aligning Long‑Term Development Priorities and Objectives Between the Three Spheres of Government and Invited Organs of State. Comments invited within 30 days of publication of this notice. – GenN3818 GG 54319 p114 13Mar2026
International Trade Administration Act 71 of 2002. Anti-dumping Regulations: Proposed amendments. Comments invited within 4 weeks of publication of this notice. – GN7232 GG 54319 p65 13Mar2026
International Trade Administration Act 71 of 2002. Safeguard Regulations: Proposed amendments. Comments invited within 4 weeks of publication of this notice. –
Supreme Court of Appeal cases
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 16 MARCH 2026 |
The latest edition contains the following highlights:
Labour Court cases
+ 11 more cases were referenced
Journal articles
Jefferson, Monique. Employment law update – Enforceability of restraint of trade agreement; Non-appointment on the basis of affirmative action measures. – 2026 Mar De Rebus p50
Pita, Mapakiso. When job hunting leads to a dismissal. [Lucchini South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JR1794/22) [2025] ZALCJHB 589 (19 December 2025)] – 2026 Mar De Rebus p45
INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 17 MARCH 2026 |
Some highlights from our specialised newsletter, published on Tuesday:
Case
Council for Medical Schemes Appeal Board rulings
Financial Services Tribunal decisions
Report
HEALTH LAW ALERT: 18 MARCH 2026 |
This week, our specialised Alert service referenced the following selected highlights:
Cases
Council for Medical Schemes Appeal Board rulings
Government Gazettes
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995: Correction notice to RGN7044 GG 54029 p29 30Jan2026: National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of South Africa: Extension of the Supplementary Sick Benefit Fund Collective Agreement to non-parties. – RGN7213 GG 54301 p3 10Mar2026
Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 78 of 1973: Increase of pension benefits. – GN7222 GG 54319 p17 13Mar2026
Media statements
ENERGY LAW ALERT: 19 MARCH 2026 |
A brief list of highlights from yesterday's issue:
Government Gazettes
Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000: Identification of Engineering Work Rules. In operation on date of publication. – BN892 GG 54319 p170 13Mar2026
Petroleum Products Act 120 of 1977: Regulated biofuels price. – GN7233 GG 54321 p3 13Mar2026
High Court case
Media statements
Notice
Supreme Court of Appeal case
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Date posted: 20 March 2026
