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Law Practice Management Alert: July 2024 |
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Bonasso, Julie. On balance. Imposter syndrome in the legal profession: Breaking the cycle of self-sabotage. – 2024 July 17 Wisconsin Lawyer
Brown, Doug. Overconfident new lawyers? Here’s how to handle it. – 2024 July 24 LinkedIn Pulse
Dundas, Patrick. Knowledge Management & Innovation: A manual for law firms and other legal services organizations. – PLI Press, 2023.
Floyd, Christina and Leastman, Karen. Unlocking potential: Financing the modern office. – 2024 July Legal Management
Manganiello, Lana J. Leadership and beyond: Board service as a catalyst for lawyer development. – 2024 July 10 Business Law Today
Marrone, Stefanie M. Mastering the ask: How lawyers can turn contacts into clients. – 2024 July 31 The National Law Review
Marrone, Stefanie M. How building your personal brand can benefit both you and your employer. – 2024 July 3 The National Law Review
Skills versus knowledge – which one is more important for lawyers? | A webinar presented by the IBA Academic and Professional Development Committee | 17 October 2024
Attorney Alert: 12 August 2024 |
Monday’s edition refers to Tholo Energy Services CC v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (378/2023) [2024] ZASCA 120 (6 August 2024) and several recent High Court judgments. References to the Draft Revenue Laws Amendment Bill, 2024, Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, 2024 and Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2024 are also included.
Other content includes articles such as:
Freitas dos Santos, Auren. Challenging the Heathrow judgment: High Court jurisdiction over community scheme disputes. – 2024 Aug 7 The Advisory
Tuba, Maphuti and Schulze, W.G. The Inclusion-Stability, Integrity and Protection (I-SIP) methodology and the legal framework to promote financial inclusion in South Africa. – 2024 (27) Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal
Venter, Zelda. Court gives nod for child to travel abroad. [In re XS (7265/2024) [2024] ZALMPPHC 80 (18 July 2024)] – 2024 Aug 7 Pretoria News
More highlights from the month of July can be viewed here.
Employment and Labour Law Alert: 12 August 2024 |
This week’s edition contains references to the following Labour Court judgments:
Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) obo Maluleke and Others v Gold Plat Recovery (Pty) Ltd (JS202/21) [2024] ZALCJHB 289 (29 July 2024)
November v Kele Mining Solutions and Others (JR217/23) [2024] ZALCJHB 281 (31 July 2024)
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd v Masenye NO and Others (JR1124.21) [2024] ZALCJHB 288 (30 July 2024)
The following media comments regarding recent Labour Court judgments are also included:
Mkize, Phumla. Labour court dismisses Limpopo teacher’s suspension case. [Mukhari v Education Labour Relations Council and Others (JR2432/21) [2024] ZALCJHB 291 (2 August 2024)] – 2024 Aug 10 Sunday World
Venter, Zelda. Work prank went sour but two receive a lifeline. [Thabethe and Another v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JR 2211/23) [2024] ZALCJHB 293 (29 July 2024)] – 2024 Aug 8 Pretoria News
More highlights from the month of July can be viewed here.
Insurance Law Alert: 13 August 2024 |
This week’s edition contains references to the following decisions from the Financial Services Tribunal and the Pension Funds Adjudicator:
Crossmoor Transport (Pty) Ltd v Moodley; Pension Funds Adjudicator; Transport Sector Retirement Fund (PFA09/2024) (1 August 2024)
Gadzikwa v FundsAtWork Umbrella Pension Fund; Pension Funds Adjudicator; Oxfam South Africa NPC (PFA3/2024) (8 August 2024)
Munro v Johannesburg Stock Exchange Ltd (JSE2/2023) (31 July 2024)
Pheto obo Minors v Old Mutual Wealth Retirement Annuity Fund (PFA/FS/00108962/2024/AT) (21 June 2024)
The following High Court judgment is also included:
More highlights from the month of July can be viewed here.
Health Law Alert: 14 August 2024 |
Wednesday’s edition contains references to the following Government Gazette notices:
Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974: Correction Notice to BN643 GG 51005 p3 2Aug2024: Fees payable to the Council. Comments invited within 30 days of publication. – BN644 GG 51042 p3 12Aug2024
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993: All court proceedings involving the Compensation Fund must with effect from 1 August 2024 be served on Head Quarters at 167 Thabo Sehume Street, 15th Floor, Delta Heights, CBD Pretoria. – GN5112 GG 51022 p13 8Aug2024. View here.
The following judgments are also included:
More highlights from the month of July can be viewed here.
Energy Law Alert: 8 and 15 August 2024 |
The week of 8th August's edition features a reference to the following High Court judgment:
The following Government Gazette notices have been published in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996:
Guidance Note for the Management of GBVF, Safety and Security Challenges for Women in the South African Mining Industry. – GN5098 GG 51003 p44 2Aug2024
Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice for a Quality Assurance Programme for a System of Occupational Hygiene and Ventilation Engineering Measurements. – GN5099 GG 51003 p68 2Aug2024
Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice for Minimum Standards on Ground Vibrations, Noise, Air-Blast and Flyrock near Surface Structures and Communities to be protected. – GN5097 GG 51003 p28 2Aug2024
Yesterday's edition contains the following highlights:
The South African Revenue Service has issued the following Binding Private Ruling and Draft Guides:
The latest edition also features news and commentary regarding access to free basic electricity, tariff hikes and Eskom’s generation capacity.
Highlights from the month of July can be viewed here.
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Date posted: 16 August 2024
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