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ChatGPT – do you copy?

A case analysis of Raw Story Media Inc. v. OpenAI Inc. et al. A case analysis of Raw Story Media Inc. v. OpenAI Inc. et al. The Background, Opinions, Issues arising and our Conclusion.

PUBLICATION: 25 NOVEMBER 2024    AUTHOR: CECILIA BAKKER

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Debunking the Myth

Capital Gains Tax in South Africa Isn’t a Standalone Property Tax. In a world where tax policies are continually evolving, being informed about CGT isn’t just wise—it’s essential.

PUBLICATION: 6 NOVEMBER 2024    AUTHOR: ALEXANDER BOUWER, STEFAN LE ROUX
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Unlock Tax Efficiency

How Section 42 of the ITA Empowers Smart Business Restructuring with Asset-for-Share Transactions.
PUBLICATION: 21 OCTOBER 2024    AUTHOR: ALEXANDER BOUWER
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Shifren Principle, a Golden Goose or an Ugly Duckling?

Non-variation clauses: the freedom to contract or caged by the Shif(w)ren principle?

PUBLICATION: 18 APRIL 2024    AUTHOR: CELINE BAKKER, ALEXANDER BOUWER

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a classic christmas in july

SL Law found itself mingling with some of our favourite clients for a jolly evening

PUBLICATION: 26 JULY 2023    AUTHOR: CELINE BAKKER

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Pride Without Prejudice

As coined by Albert Einstein, “it is harder to crack a prejudice than an atom”.

PUBLICATION: 30 MARCH 2023    AUTHOR: CELINE BAKKER

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Body Corporates’ perceived nest-egg shatters

Budget Speech Summary 2023

Highlights Reported Live by SL Law Specialists

PUBLICATION: 22 FEBRUARY 2023     AUTHOR: STEFAN LE ROUX, PHILLIP SAMPSON, CELINE BAKKER, LUKE DA SILVA
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When e-legal turns illegal

Business Email Compromise posing cyber security threats to Conveyancers

PUBLICATION: 9 FEBRUARY 2023    AUTHOR: CELINE BAKKER

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Body Corporates’ perceived nest-egg shatters

Your Last Will and Testament

The Most Important Decision You Will Make
PUBLICATION: 20 SEPTEMEBER 2022     AUTHOR: PHILLIP SAMPSON, CELINE BAKKER
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WATER RIGHTS

Can I sell or lease my water right on my farm?

PUBLICATION: 30 MAY 2022     AUTHOR: LYDIA MCKAY

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Body Corporates’ perceived nest-egg shatters

A Night with the Stars and Cars

Suntera Global & SL Law at Laude

PUBLICATION: 27 MAY 2022     AUTHOR: SL LAW

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Withholding Taxes

Non-resident sellers may save money or pay nothing

PUBLICATION: 3 MAY 2022     AUTHOR: STEFAN LE ROUX, CELINE BAKKER

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Body Corporates’ perceived nest-egg shatters

Solar Systems and Registration 2.0

On the sunny side of life

PUBLICATION: 29 APRIL 2022     AUTHOR: CELINE BAKKER

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The time of our lives

Working days, business days and the computation of time in law

PUBLICATION: 29 MARCH 2022    AUTHOR: CELINE BAKKER

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Body Corporates’ perceived nest-egg shatters

Body Corporates’ Perceived
Nest-egg Shatters

All that glistens is not gold

PUBLICATION: 19 NOVEMBER 2021     AUTHOR: STEFAN G LE ROUX

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  • Cross-border Deceased Estate Administration
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