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For most traditional workplace-based employees, remote working is still only an occasional perk. This is even though employees consistently cite flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely as important factors that would improve job satisfaction and work-life balance.
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Legal practitioners have been forced to reconsider how to market their firm, perform work and run their practices. The need for change has forced many firms to change their models, relying heavily on technology.
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In University of Johannesburg v Auckland Park Theological Seminary and Another 2021 (3) BCLR 807 (CC), contextual evidence is not precluded by the parol evidence rule in a delectus personae inquiry as it does not seek to add to, vary, modify or contradict the terms of an agreement but gives context and background when interpreting the rights under the agreement.
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Keeping up with regulatory requirements has evolved into a significant organisational function
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Authority for the position that whilst compensation is generally regarded as solatium, factors related to actual patrimonial loss may be relevant to determining compensation that is just and equitable.
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Interesting times lie ahead for the legal profession with the Legal Practice Act (LPA) 28 of 2014