Contracts are created to enforce an agreement between two or more parties. A contract creates legal obligation, meaning that the terms thereof can be enforced by the law. It is important to recognise what makes a contract valid. What is a contract? As stated above, a contract is an obligatory agreement between two or more […]
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Mar
Mar
The field of law is a large and diverse one, with several law types that a prospective lawyer can practice. Including entertainment law, which governs what can be published and broadcast. In this blog, MFM Attorneys dives into the various aspects of entertainment law. What is entertainment law? Entertainment law, also sometimes known as media […]
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Feb
Feb
Domestic violence is a serious problem in South Africa. Approximately half of South African women have reported that they have been victim to domestic violence or abuse. It is important to seek safety if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence. Knowing how the law regards domestic violence and what to […]
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Jan
Jan
We live in a time wherein people worry about their carbon footprint and the mark they are leaving on the planet. Environmental law plays a huge part in protecting people, resources, habitats, animals, and more. Without these types of laws in place, there would be no regulations regarding the concerns of hunting, pollution, contamination, or […]
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Dec
Dec
Many South Africans who own property want a way to ensure that the rights of their loved ones are protected. Especially when it comes to their property. To ensure that they reap the full benefits of the property without any dispute. One of the ways to ensure this is a usufruct. In this blog we, […]
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Nov
Nov
South Africa is a constitutional democracy that adheres to the Rule of Law. This means that all people are subject to the same laws of justice. Disputes occur when two parties enter into a contract, moreso, commercial contracts. Arbitration and litigation are the two processes used to resolve a dispute between the parties. Here’s a […]
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Oct
Oct
Having a signed contract between employer and employee indicates that they’ve reached the stage of their negotiations where they create an employment relationship on agreed terms and conditions. These terms range from the place of work to the compensation the employee will be paid for their services. In this blog, we give further insight into […]
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Sep
Sep
Lockdowns of businesses caused by a global pandemic coupled with economic instability has led South Africans to be more familiar with debt than they would have liked. Fearing blacklisting and repossessions, many consumers have opted to go the route of debt reviews. But many people are still unsure about who the process is for, what […]
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Aug
Aug
In the midst of a divorce, discussions about the child maintenance of shared children is expected. But what happens when said children are no longer minors? Paying the child maintenance of a major dependant (an adult child that is over the age of 18), has always been a thing of contention in South African divorce […]
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Jul
Jul
Racism was and still is one of the most controversial topics in South Africa. In a working environment, racism can come in the form of remarks, treatment or behaviour towards any employer or employees. The Labour laws with regards to racism in a workplace are quite stringent and these crimes are not taken lightly. Here […]
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