Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 21, 2020
Q. If there is a dispute between the parties to a contract, or for services inadequately provided or defective product supplied, do I have to sue or are there other alternatives? A:Â The answer is yes, you do have a number of alternatives. The first...
Louis Nel | Jul 12, 2020
Q. If I want to sue, can I claim interest and if so at what rate and for what period? A:Â The Prescribed Rate of Interest Act specifies a 10% interest rate, and it will apply from the date the summons or letter of demand is served on the party in...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 7, 2020
Robert Dunsmore is a freelance creative events professional. He gave a presentation titled ‘Extreme event design: What is the new normal in extreme times’ during PlanetIMEX’s EduMonday Live event, powered by Cvent, where he unpacked the rules or...
Louis Nel | Jul 6, 2020
Q. If I want to sue someone or am being sued, what are the legal fees are involved? A: There are three types of fees, namely (1) party and party – both attorneys are present; (2) attorney and client – you and your attorney...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 30, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the events industry take a severe hit but if we are united in our efforts, we can weather the storm, writes Richard Downing, CEO of Downings Marquee Rentals. COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, coronavirus – whatever the name used...