'If you suspect deceit, hit delete!' (Online cybersecurity slogan) October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a good time to note that as cybercrime continues to grow, more and more businesses and individuals are falling victim to the dreaded 'BEC' or 'Business Email Compromise' fraud. The million-dollar question: Who takes the hit? Typically in a BEC fraud, email or other electronic communications between a creditor and debtor (often a seller and buyer, or service provider an

' You must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which you can reasonably foresee would be likely to injure your neighbour.' (Lord Atkin in the groundbreaking 1932 House of Lords decision that found a soft drink manufacturer liable for a consumer’s shock and illness after she discovered a decomposed snail in the remains of her ginger beer.) A simple burger night turned into an ordeal for a diner who swallowed a 'needle-like object' hidden in her meal. The High Court

“In Africa there is a concept known as ‘ubuntu’ – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others.” (Nelson...

'Time shall unfold what plighted cunning hides.' (William Shakespeare, in King Lear) A recent High Court judgment confirms, yet again,...

'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of bandages and adhesive tape.' (Groucho Marx) It’s a perennial topic of dispute in our courts....

In today's complex world, legal matters can arise unexpectedly. Whether you're facing a family dispute, need help with a business...

'Look before you leap.' (Wise old proverb) Imagine sealing the deal on your dream property, only to wake up at 3am beset by sudden...

'My word is my bond.' (Once the motto of 16th-century merchants, adopted by ’90s hip-hop artists and now tossed around by duelling...

'A body corporate’s lot is not an easy one.' (With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan) One of a body corporate’s core functions is to...

'The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing…If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.' (Groucho Marx) We’ve all had this experience –...

'Home wasn't built in a day.' (Jane Ace, radio comedian) You find the perfect plot on which to build your dream home in a security...

' To be prepared is half the victory.' (Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote) Perhaps you’re a director losing sleep over the risk...

Our laws are always protective of our rights to privacy and dignity.

'Sexual violence is a horrific reality that continues to plague this country.' (Quoted in judgment below) It’s often said that victims of...

'I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.' (Mark Twain) Our Constitution guarantees everyone rights to education but...

'The bluntest pencil is better than the sharpest mind' (Unknown) The Festive Season is traditionally a time for giving and it seems a...

'A bad neighbour is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.' (Hesiod, 700 BCE) It seems that every community has at...

Divorce and the New Three-Pot System: Another Risk To Manage

'Big Brother is watching you.' (George Orwell) Your smartphone lets you record just about anything, anywhere and at any time. Your laptop...

' I am disgraced, impeached, and baffled here, Pierced to the soul with slander’s venomed spear.' (William Shakespeare) Here’s another...