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Three Ways to Protect Yourself from the Nightmare Neighbour in Your Complex Bad neighbours can make life in a complex unbearable. The good news is that our law provides several quick and effective ways to protect yourself and your family from the tyrant next door. We discuss three options that may be open to victims in the context of a recent High Court fight between two neighbours in a complex that included allegations of verbal and physical abuse, threats, and harassment. Read more: https://buff.ly/3ZENVG1 #MMH #MaraisMulllerHendricks #mmhattorneys #disputeresolution #caselaw #lawfirm #knowyourrights #housinglaw #attorney #SouthAfrica #WesternCape

Today, we honor the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories that make up the fabric of our beautiful nation. Heritage Day is more than just a public holiday—it's a day to reflect on our shared journey and celebrate the unique identity that each of us brings to the South African story. As we celebrate our roots today, let's also commit to building a future that reflects the values of unity, respect, and inclusion. Happy Heritage Day, South Africa! 🌍 #HeritageDay #ProudlySouthAfrican #UnityInDiversity

Celebrating Heritage Day – 24 September 2024

Today, we honor the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories that make up the fabric of our beautiful nation. Heritage Day is more than just a public holiday—it's a day to reflect on our shared journey and celebrate the unique identity that each of us brings to the South African story. As we celebrate our roots today, let's also commit to building a future that reflects the values of unity, respect, and inclusion. Happy Heritage Day, South Africa! 🌍 #HeritageDay #ProudlySouthAfrican #UnityInDiversity

When Can You Legally Record Conversations? Recording conversations can be a powerful tool in both our business and personal lives, but it’s essential to understand the legal boundaries. When can you record phone calls, Zoom meetings, or even casual in-person chats? And when is it illegal to do so? We break down the key points, from the rules around recording your own conversations to the limitations on recording others without consent, with a separate note on considerations in the workplace. Make sure you’re informed and stay within the law! Read more: https://buff.ly/3MmMvYW

Legal Speak Made Easy: “Bona fied” An important and commonly encountered legal concept, the Latin phrase “bona fide” translates to “in good faith”, implying an absence of fraud or deceit. Its opposite is “mala fide” or “in bad faith”. A fundamental concept in law since ancient Roman times, it’s still used in legal systems around the world two millennia later! In South Africa it remains ubiquitous in our court decisions and legislation. Whether or not something is found to be “bona fide” can often make or break the outcome of litigation.

Sibling Showdown: How One Missing Word in a Will Divided a Family Your will could be the most important document you ever sign. A recent court fight over a poorly-drafted joint will is a stark reminder to make sure that every word in it is correct. In a worst-case scenario, bad drafting will not only subject your loved ones to bitterly-contested litigation but can also put your last wishes at risk of not being honoured at all. All perhaps for the want of just one word. We’ll explain what went wrong in the case in question and show you how to avoid the destructive family fallouts that characterise so many inheritance disputes. Read more: https://buff.ly/4cKPmWj

Divorce Diaries: Anti-Dissipation Orders in Action When you’re going through a divorce it’s common to suspect your ex is selling off assets on the sly or concealing them from you outright. The paranoia is justified: you could leave the marriage with a lot less than your fair share. A recent SCA (Supreme Court of Appeal) battle over an ex-husband's decision to sell his property without telling his ex-wife raises further concerns. Why did his ex-wife's “anti-dissipation interdict” fail, and what can you do to avoid the same fate? Read more: https://buff.ly/4ftCnL2

It’s Sick Leave Season – Can You Reject a Dodgy Doctor’s Sick Note? The last thing employers and employees want is for sick colleagues to drag themselves to work. There’s nothing more off-putting than sharing an office with a coughing and spluttering coworker. But, on the other hand, what can you as an employer do if you suspect staff of malingering? When can you insist on a medical certificate? And can you reject it if you think it’s falsified? A recent Labour Appeal Court decision over an employer’s decision to reject sick notes from a “dodgy doctor” addresses those questions. Read more: https://buff.ly/3YlG9jH

Happy National Women’s Day 9 August 2024