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Tanzania FCC clarifies its position regarding the use of foreign trade mark certificates in support of the Mandatory recordation: 28 July 2026 Fair Competition Commission (FCC), Tanzania. The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) has issued an important clari

Why foreign brand owners should protect their trade marks in South Africa By Amina Suliman and Ntethelelo Ndaba Your Brand Is Here. Are Your Rights? Expanding into a new market is exciting. Businesses spend considerable time planning product launches, neg

A recent judgment of the High Court has affirmed the right of a bank to freeze a customer's account without prior notice where it reasonably suspects that the account has received the proceeds of fraud. The judgment also confirmed the validity of a third-

Plant breeders' rights remain central in securing investment in local production capacity South Africa has opened a new export market for locally produced cherries. On 8 September 2026, South Africa and China signed a protocol permitting the export of Sou

South Africa's advertising and gambling regulators have formalised a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening the regulation of gambling advertising. With increased focus on digital campaigns, influencer marketing, and illegal online gambling promotions,

On 21 September 2026, the Department of Small Business Development issued an RFQ, calling on legal experts to tender in support of the creation of a framework for the recognition, protection and regulated participation of indigenous cannabis growers in So

Use of the South African flag in your trade mark and products The South African flag, with its unique design and vibrant colours, is more than just a national symbol. It evokes a deep sense of pride, and shared identity for all South Africans. Unsurprisin

Over the past few months, Jean-Paul Rudd, Partner at Adams & Adams, has unpacked ten US judgments shaping how courts read policy wording, apply exclusions and define the limits of indemnity. From consent-to-settle risk to contextual interpretation of excl

Introduction A September 2026 High Court judgment has reaffirmed and applied the statutory framework for holding company directors personally liable for reckless trading and conduct calculated to defraud creditors. The matter concerned a plaintiff, a priv

In Nichole Sliney Realty Team, Inc. v. Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Company, Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a motion for judgment on the pleadings brought by the insured, holding that