by Solaris Law | Feb 21, 2024 | News
It was recently found in a Canadian court that the ubiquitous symbol of a “thumbs-up” emoji can constitute binding contractual acceptance, marking a significant global trend in the interpretation of electronic signatures. The facts of the relevant case, namely South...
by Solaris Law | Nov 7, 2023 | News
On 1 April 2023 certain amendments (Amendments) to the Companies Act, No 71 of 2008 (Companies Act) were promulgated to strengthen South Africa’s combatting of money laundering and terrorist financing in line with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task...
by Solaris Law | Aug 10, 2023 | News
In the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in South African Reserve Bank and Another v Johnine Winsome Elisie Maddocks N O and Another (2023) (the Maddocks case), Judge Zondi clarified the implications of blocking and forfeiture orders by the South...
by Solaris Law | Aug 10, 2023 | News
In the recent case of Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys v Abraham Johannes de Witt N.O and others (2023), the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruled that a majority decision by trustees “prevails only where there has been participation by all trustees”, irrespective of a...
by Solaris Law | Apr 14, 2023 | News
The recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Coronation Investment Management (Pty) Ltd [Coronation] v SARS has truly created a consternation among many South African taxpayers who hold shares in offshore companies. Put simply, in terms of section 9D of...
