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Employment & Labour Law

Your right to legal representation at the CCMA

Representation at the CCMA depends on the type of proceedings and the dispute involved. This article explores the distinction between conciliation and arbitration, restrictions on legal representation, and the factors a commissioner may consider.

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Employment & Labour Law

Reviewing an arbitration award under Section 145

An unfavourable award raises important questions about the available next steps. This article explains the difference between a review and an appeal, and introduces the grounds and tests discussed in review proceedings.

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Litigation

Malicious prosecution and the legal remedy

What happens when criminal proceedings are instituted for an improper purpose? This article discusses malicious prosecution, the elements of a claim and the role of reasonable and probable cause.

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Family & Matrimonial Law

Forfeiture of benefits: understanding the 50/50 principle

The division of a joint estate can become a central issue in divorce. This article considers forfeiture of patrimonial benefits and the circumstances a court examines when an undue benefit is alleged.

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