by VDT Attorneys | Feb 28, 2018 | Firm News
Through the everchanging nature of the professional environment, VDT has managed to keep their feet firm on the ground to withstand this sometimes-unforeseen change. VDT was and still is founded on several guiding principles that have provided the pillars of their...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 7, 2018 | Appeal, Dispute resolution, Employment, Labour, Litigation, Unfair Labour Practice
To clarify the rule of practice that ‘cost orders follow the result’, or plainly put, that the unsuccessful party must pay the costs of litigation, our Constitutional Court recently reviewed this rule of practice in the context of labour matters heard in the Labour...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 7, 2018 | Company, Compliance, Information, POPI
The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”), although signed into law, has not yet fully come into effect. It is expected to become effective during 2018, once the office of the Information Regulator has been fully set up, and will then apply to all...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 7, 2018 | Child, Death, Estate Planning, Trust, Will
Our law determines that minor children (under the age of 18) cannot enter into contracts without the consent of their legal guardian (parent or court appointed guardian). By implication, this limitation also prohibits minors from inheriting assets while they are still...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 7, 2018 | Property
On closer inspection of the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 (“Act”) it is clear that the developer forms part of the body corporate and the Act and its financial obligations are also applicable to the developer. In respect of the payment of levies in...
