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Is your pitch protected?
Introduction Copyright protection, in South Africa, grants the creator of specific works exclusive rights to perform certain acts in terms of the Copyright Act No, 98 of 1978 (“the Act”).
Read moreWebinar: Growth of Cannabis in South Africa
Click play and join Jean-Louis Nel (Admitted Attorney at Tax Consulting SA) and our very own Cannabusiness legal specialist, Brett Pollack, as they insightfully unpack discussions on the #CannabisIndustry in South Africa,
Read moreStarting a business in SA – what do I need to know?
Starting a business? Legal expert, Eitan Stern, breaks down everything you’ll need to know when starting a small business in South Africa. Watch it here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_J9tnDkxzw&ab_channel=ExpressoShow
Read moreWhat are the laws regulating arts & theatre in SA?
Have you ever wanted to open a theatre production? If so, it's important to know the legal ins and outs! Eitan Stern joined Expresso Morning Show to discuss just that. Watch
Read moreThe top 5 considerations to take into account in an influencer contract
Introduction As an influencer, your bread and butter is made from your clients regularly engaging you to create content for them. Whether it’s in the form of photographs, social media
Read moreThe Big 5 legal considerations when running your online platform in SA
Your online platform is about to be up and ready, and you are excited to become the new Amazon in South Africa. Suddenly you remember that just like any other
Read moreWhat are the laws around music copyright in content creation?
Since the lockdown, many people have chosen to become online content creators as a means of generating income safely from their home. However, while being a creator can be fun
Read moreWhat are the laws of Gaming?
While we love to indulge in the fantasy and escapism made possible by the exciting world of gaming, we rarely spare a thought for the legalities surrounding games while we're
Read moreBreaking down the new restaurant wage laws
As of last month, all restaurants and fast-food outlets in South Africa face a costly set of new rules forcing them to pay higher wages. With many people fearing this
Read moreWHAT ARE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS, AND DO THEY APPLY TO ENTREPRENEURS?
Introduction The Minister of Labour and Employment recently extended a Collective Agreement of the Bargaining Council for Fast Food Restaurant Catering and Allied Trades (“BCFFRCAT”) to non-parties. As a result,
Read moreWhat’s up with WhatsApp?
WhatsApp is part of our day to day lives, but their recent Ts&Cs update has started a mass debate on whether to continue using it or not. Eitan Stern, sat
Read moreSA interception and cryptography laws tell WhatsApp Privacy changes to “hold my beer”
Introduction If you think Whatsapp™’s recent changes to their privacy policy are scary, wait until you remember that SA has some of the most unfettered data-interception laws in the world,
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