Can an emoji seal a deal? Saskatchewan court says yes – and South African law agrees In a landmark decision, a Canadian court ruled that a 👍🏼 emoji can constitute acceptance of a contract. This case, involving South West Terminal Ltd (SWT) and farmer...
Can a breaching party hide behind contract clauses? Disputes often arise in commercial partnerships, and repudiation can end agreements abruptly. But a crucial question remains, can the repudiating party still rely on limitation clauses in the terminated...
Pipeline or barrier? What the Eskom v Erasmus means for employment equity In Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd v Solidarity obo AP Erasmus, the Labour Appeal Court overturned a Labour Court ruling that had found Eskom guilty of unfair discrimination. The case revolved...
Email signatures & contract variations: What every person should know In the digital age, the way we communicate has evolved, but so has the law. If you negotiate, sign, or manage construction contracts where communication is frequent and issues are...
Virtual commissioning under the microscope: Lessons from Africa’s Best Foods v ED Food Modern litigation increasingly relies on remote technology to take witness statements and to commission affidavits. The appeal in Africa’s Best Foods v ED Food squarely tested the...
