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Triggering The Exclusion: How A Firearms Clause Shielded An Insurer From Liability

A recent U.S. federal court decision underscores the power of exclusion clauses in commercial general liability policies—particularly those involving firearms.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Employer Immunity Is Not Absolute: What This Means For Employment Practices Policies

A recent judgment from the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court provides a critical interpretation of Section 35(1) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Understanding Contingency Fee Agreements Or Better Known A No-Win-No-Fee Agreement In South African Law

When facing a legal matter, one of the biggest concerns for many South Africans is the cost of hiring a lawyer. Legal fees can be expensive, especially in personal injury or medical negligence cases. This is where contingency fee agreements come into play.

South Africa Litigation

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

What Are General Damages In South Africa?

In South African law, general damages refer to compensation awarded to a person for non-patrimonial loss—that is, losses that cannot be calculated in exact monetary terms.

South Africa Litigation

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Burn Injury, Big Emotions: Insurers Take Note Of Damages In Vet Negligence Case

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Public Liability Claims: A Cautionary Tale On Public Infrastructure And Personal Vigilance

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

RAF Litigation: The Prolonged Delay On General Damages – What's Causing It, And How Do We Fix It?

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Joinder Of Third Party In Slip And Fall Case: A Legal Analysis

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

The Unseen Shield: Foreseeability Of Damages In Delictual Claims

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Disclaimers In Action: How One Notice Changed The Outcome Of A Lawsuit

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Balancing The Duty Of Care With Patient Autonomy: A Patient's Right To Refuse Medical Treatment

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Court Rules: Public Liability Insurance Is Not A Free Pass For Careless Behaviour

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

An Introduction To Sports Law: Key Legal Areas And Issues In Sports

South Africa Media & IT

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Unsuccessful Civil Damages Following Altercation That Left Victim Partially Paralysed

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Mergers & Acquisitions In The Food Industry: Legal Trends And Considerations

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

Will October 2025 See The End Of South Africa's Greylisting Headache?

South Africa Government

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ENS

AI In Legal Practice: Opportunities And Risks For Linguistic Inclusion

South Africa Technology

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ENS

Understanding Beneficial Ownership Filing In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

October 2025 | Cancer & Cybersecurity Awareness Month

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Technical Defences Relied Upon By The Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality Rejected By South African High Court

In a recent judgment delivered by the Makhanda High Court, the court addressed two separate applications instituted against the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality.

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Healing Interrupted: The Battle For Income In Personal Injury Claims For Traditional Healers

The High Court recently highlighted the complexities of loss of income claims for traditional healers in personal injury cases.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Settlement Agreements: Can Courts Unilaterally Alter Their Terms?

In the judgment handed down on 25 April 2024, Mafisa v Road Accident Fund and Another, the Constitutional Court dealt with an application for leave to appeal...

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Provisional Measures Through The Lens Of The ICJ's Decision In South Africa v. Israel

Provisional measures are a temporary remedy granted by courts and tribunals in exceptional circumstances. Provisional measures aim to preserve the respective rights of the parties...

Worldwide Litigation

Aceris Law

The Next (Procedural) Step Following An Application To Strike Out

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

What Are The Consequences Of The New Road Accident Fund Amendment Bill 2023

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Spring Tide/Storm Surge In The Coast: Likely Impact On Insurance Policies

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Truck Arson On The Rise Again: What This Means For The Insurance Industry?

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Draft Rehabilitation, Reintegration And Return-to-Work Regulations (COIDA): What Does This Mean For Incapacity Management?

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Can An Employee Of A Temporary Employment Service ("TES") Sue The Client Of A TES For Work-related Injuries?

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Lessons In Patient Care: Negligence And Accountability In The Gauteng Health System

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Should RAF Be Imposing A Requirement On Foreign Nationals To Produce Stamped Passports After Finalisation Of The Matter?

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Compensation For Occupational Injuries And Diseases Amendment Act, 10 Of 2022

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Possible Legal Consequences Of Wild Animals Roaming Around The Street

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Lessons In Patient Care: Negligence And Accountability In The Gauteng Health System

A recent court ruling has held the Gauteng MEC for Health accountable for a case involving the amputation of a patient's leg.

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Should RAF Be Imposing A Requirement On Foreign Nationals To Produce Stamped Passports After Finalisation Of The Matter?

The Minister published an amendment to the Regulations on 27 May 2022 which replaced the RAF...

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Compensation For Occupational Injuries And Diseases Amendment Act, 10 Of 2022

On Monday, 17 April 2023, Government Notice. 694 of 2023 was published in Government Gazette No. 48431, in terms of which the President of the Republic of South Africa gave notice...

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Possible Legal Consequences Of Wild Animals Roaming Around The Street

Within the first month of the new year, there have been 2 (TWO) tigers reported to have escaped from captivity and found to be roaming around freely on the streets.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Festive Accidents & RAF Claims: Not Every Road Accident Loss Can Be Recovered From The RAF

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

The Country Engulfed In Flames & Smoke – What It Means For Insurers And Insured Businesses?

It is fast becoming a normality to wake up to the reports of fire break outs in South Africa. Since the July 2021 civil unrest, there has been further major fire break outs.

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Litigation Hungry Plaintiff Attorneys, Or Poor Management – Who Is The Real Culprit Behind The RAF's Astronomical Legal Bill?

The sudden and unexpected implementation of the Road Accident Fund's controversial Management Directive had many attorneys up in arms not so long ago.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Who Is Liable For A Dog Bite Injury

Dog bites incidents are a frequent occurrence in society. Sadly, many people have been bitten by dogs roaming around freely outside or whilst visiting a premises.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

The Thespian's Toe's vs RAF

An injury to a person's toes would not necessarily be regarded as a serious injury in a claim against the Road Accident Fund, unless you are a male thespian.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Who Qualifies For Road Accident Fund Claim

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

The Road Accident Fund Act: Who Is Entitled To A Claim And What Can Be Claimed?

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Does The Road Accident Fund Pay For Future Hospital And Medical Expenses

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Legal Representatives Settling A Matter Without Mandate

South Africa Litigation

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

Who Will Foot The Bill For COVID-19 Vaccine Complications?

South Africa Coronavirus

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Adams & Adams

Types Of Personal Injury Cases That Need A Lawyer

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Road Accident Fund Lawyer: When Do I Need One?

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

It Was An Accident, But Who Is Liable?

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Careful! An Unreasonable Exception Can Cost You Dearly

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Festive Road Crashes: A Brief Description Of The Compensation Process

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Dog Bite Court Cases Gaining Momentum: General Legalities

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Has The South African SCA Imported The Res Ipsa Loquitur Maxim Into Medical Negligence Cases?

South Africa Litigation

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Clyde & Co

As An Organ Of State, PRASA, Has An Obligation To Protect Passengers' Bodily Integrity

South Africa Transport

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Adams & Adams

SCA Releases Komape Judgment On Emotional Shock And Constitutional Damages

South Africa Litigation

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Clyde & Co

Injuries Or Illness Sustained At Work – Unpacked

South Africa Litigation

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

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