SOUTH AFRICAN COURTS WEIGH IN ON THE ETHICAL USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LEGAL PRACTICE
Background: Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is increasingly being adopted in South African legal practice, offering efficiency and convenience in tasks such as legal research, drafting and document analysis. However, the courts have made it clear that the benefits of...
UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL RECOGNITION AND REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Background: In South African law, the role of a trustee in the administration of a trust carries significant legal responsibility and fiduciary obligations. However, the mere nomination or acceptance of the role of trustee does not automatically grant one the...
STATUTORY AND CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS IN SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANIES
Background: The South African Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 (“Companies Act”) grants shareholders statutory rights of access to certain company records and information, aimed at promoting transparency and good corporate governance within South African companies. These...