Misrepresentation on adjudicator nomination forms: A reminder to be precise Can a statement on a form derail an entire adjudication? The short answer is, yes. The English court recently confirmed that an inaccurate statement on an adjudicator nomination form can...
Silenced for speaking up: Whistleblower’s fight for justice ends in victory The High Court ruled in favour of Ms Chantel Sharlene Pillay, a former finance and administration superintendent at Samancor Chrome Limited. The court found that Ms Pillay was subjected...
Discovery battles in software copyright litigation: Taskflow v Aluxium In two recent judgments, Taskflow (Pty) Ltd v Aluxium (Pty) Ltd and Others and Aluxium (Pty) Ltd and Others v Taskflow (Pty) Ltd, the Gauteng Division of the High Court tackled the complex...
Adjudication challenges in construction contracts: Lessons from Muzzy v Davis Can a contractor challenge an adjudicator’s decision because of procedural fairness or jurisdiction? The recent UK case of Construction Muzzy Ltd v Davis Construction offers valuable...
Shortlisted, interviewed, forgotten: A story of ambition and disappointment In a case that underscores the complexities of internal promotions and employee expectations, the Labour Court has dismissed an application by Mr Khuliso Hillary Mbulaleni, who sought...
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...
