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Many rights holders hesitate before enforcing intellectual property rights. Concerns about cost, commercial relationships, or reputational impact often lead to delay. While caution is understandable, prolonged inaction can materially weaken a rights holder’s legal...

RMI members head into 2026 with a lot happening under the bonnet. New rules for the automotive aftermarket are now fully in force. Consumer protection expectations are rising. Data protection and direct marketing rules have been tightened. Credit regulation is under...

Most disputes in businesses are everyday problems, such as late deliveries, quality issues, missed payments, or work that doesn’t match what was promised.  However, so much of day-to-day trading relies on contracts (from supply and service agreements to rental,...

Why a template cannot replace a contract drafter who understands your world Alex runs a busy panel beating shop in Midrand. December’s hailstorms keep him fully booked; January slows down; April brings the annual insurance audit. He is good with customers and even...

Dylan Pillay believed he had struck the perfect deal. His fast-growing auto parts supply company needed more room than the family garage could offer, and a vacant light-industrial unit near the N3 looked ideal. A brief lease agreement recorded that he could move in on...

If you run a workshop, parts dealership, or panel-beating business that’s been around since the days of leaded petrol, chances are you’re still trading as a close corporation (CC). Ever since the Companies Act of 2008 rolled onto the showroom floor, many owners...

The Sequel Isn’t Automatically “Month-to-Month” Most South Africans assume that, when a fixed-term lease expires and the tenant quietly stays on with the landlord’s blessing, the contract simply morphs into a month-to-month rental. It feels logical - like a...

During a sale transaction, there is always the risk that the buyer of shares, business, or other assets may not comply with its obligations under the sale agreement. One of the main obligations usually placed on the buyer is the due and actual payment of the purchase...

In a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment involving a complex commercial agreement, important lessons emerged for businesses in highly regulated industries. Although that dispute arose in a different sector, the broader principles apply equally to the retail...

Handling the Complexities of Section 112 of the Companies Act Businesses frequently find themselves in situations where they must dispose of assets, whether it's through internal restructuring, selling a division, or dumping subsidiary shares. Although this seems...