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Security Warning: Property Sale Cybercrime Surges, and a New AI Danger

26 Sep 2023

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“The infectiousness of crime is like that of the plague” (Napoleon Bonaparte) This October marks the 20th anniversary of the globally observed “Cyber Security Awareness Month”, and with cybercrime continuing to surge, here’s a cautionary tale to bear in mind. You buy your dream...

Dementia: Understanding Your Legal Options

26 Sep 2023

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“Dementia is the plague of our time, the disease of the century” (Unattributed) Dementia is a widespread medical condition that affects people of all ages but particularly the elderly, and includes conditions like Alzheimer’s. One of the most significant challenges of...

Suing for a Supermarket “Slip ‘n Trip” – What Must You Prove?

26 Sep 2023

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“The path is smooth that leadeth on to danger” (William Shakespeare) Tripping over aisle blockages or slipping on floors made slick by spillages can happen in even the best-managed supermarkets, and injured shoppers regularly turn to our courts to claim damages from shopkeepers...

Can a Video Call be a Valid Will?

26 Sep 2023

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“Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” (Ambrose Bierce) It may well be that in the future, we will be able to make a perfectly valid will (“Last Will and Testament”) by way of a video recording or other electronic means, but that day has not yet...

How to Protect Your Children’s Inheritances from Ending Up in the Guardian’s Fund

28 Aug 2023

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“Live each day as if it were your last… because one day, you’ll be right.” (Benny Hill) It’s always tempting to procrastinate about decisions that force us to address the inevitability of our own mortality. But we have no choice when it comes to protecting our loved ones after we...

Landlords: You Cannot Cut a Defaulting Tenant’s Water and Electricity

28 Aug 2023

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“A fundamental principle in issue here is that nobody may take the law into their own hands. In order to preserve order and peace in society the court will summarily grant an order for restoration of the status quo where such deprivation has occurred, and it will do so without...

A Dishonest “I’m Too Sick to Come to Work” Excuse is a Firing Offence

28 Aug 2023

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“…an employment relationship is predicated on trust” (Extract from judgment below) Our courts have once again confirmed that dismissal is justified when employees lie about their state of health in order to get sick leave. A recent Labour Court case provides a perfect example....

Debt Collection – Two Recovery Options

28 Aug 2023

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“Creditors have better memories than debtors” (Benjamin Franklin) How well you manage your debtors’ book, and how successful you are in actually collecting monies due to you, should always be a management priority. It can spell the difference between a successful, profitable...

Your New House Leaks Like a Sieve – Can You Sue the Seller?

26 Jul 2023

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“There is no sound more peaceful than rain on the roof, if you’re safe asleep in someone else’s house.” (Anne Tyler) You move into your new dream home, excited and happy. Until it rains, and the roof leaks. As the repair teams tramp around on your roof and the bills...

Can Your 👍Thumbs-Up Emoji or E-Signature Seal a Deal?

26 Jul 2023

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“…data messages or electronic signatures are now recognised in our law as equivalent to a proper basis upon which a written contract can be concluded. Thus, a valid written contract can be concluded electronically.” (Extract from the South African judgment below) ECTA (the...

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Security Warning: Property Sale Cybercrime Surges, and a New AI Danger

Dementia: Understanding Your Legal Options

Suing for a Supermarket “Slip ‘n Trip” – What Must You Prove?

Can a Video Call be a Valid Will?

How to Protect Your Children’s Inheritances from Ending Up in the Guardian’s Fund

Landlords: You Cannot Cut a Defaulting Tenant’s Water and Electricity

A Dishonest “I’m Too Sick to Come to Work” Excuse is a Firing Offence

Debt Collection – Two Recovery Options

Your New House Leaks Like a Sieve – Can You Sue the Seller?

Can Your 👍Thumbs-Up Emoji or E-Signature Seal a Deal?

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