EC court orders lawyers to pay damages over ‘negligent’ handling of injured client’s case: First published by GroundUp. The Eastern Cape high court has ordered a Gqeberha law firm to pay damages to a former client for injuries he sustained after being shot in the face by a police officer. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Court orders lawyers to pay damages to the client they failed to help: The Eastern Cape High Court has ordered a Gqeberha law firm to pay damages to a former client for … [Read more...] about EC court orders lawyers to pay damages over ‘negligent’ handling of injured client’s case – Gqeberha in the News
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GroundUp takes lawyers’ council to court – News from GroundUp
GroundUp takes lawyers’ council to court: Incompetent LPC decision has given the green light to lawyers who wish to commit fraud Source: GroundUp News. Nelson Mandela Bay residents blame years of neglected leaks for dry dams: Kouga dam predicted to run dry in July. Other dams to follow soon after Source: GroundUp News. Shack fire claims life of three-year-old: Mother asks for help to bury her son Source: GroundUp News. Kariega shack dwellers stop electrification project: Informal … [Read more...] about GroundUp takes lawyers’ council to court – News from GroundUp
Lawyers for Cradock Four push NPA for a decision on prosecutions – Port Elizabeth in the News
Lawyers for Cradock Four push NPA for a decision on prosecutions: A law firm representing the families of the Cradock Four has demanded that the National Prosecuting Authority decides by no later than July 10 on whether or not to prosecute the known suspects in the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Newtown Park Spar closes after employee tests positive for Covid-19: A Super Spar at the Newton Park shopping centre in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape closed its doors on Monday after an … [Read more...] about Lawyers for Cradock Four push NPA for a decision on prosecutions – Port Elizabeth in the News
Judge bars lawyers from collecting fees for “vexatious” land claim case – News from GroundUp
Judge bars lawyers from collecting fees for “vexatious” land claim case: For years, law firm Sinama and Associates pursued a land claim with “no shred of evidence”, ending in a loss for the claimants Source: GroundUp News. Dysfunctional Compensation Fund leaves medical professionals “out of pocket”: “Doctors can’t give you a service without payment” Source: GroundUp News. Race to clear foster care backlog before November: Department of Social Development’s backlog still huge as new … [Read more...] about Judge bars lawyers from collecting fees for “vexatious” land claim case – News from GroundUp
Lawyers dump PRASA after failure to pay R19 million – News from GroundUp
Lawyers dump PRASA after failure to pay R19 million: This means the agency has no lawyers in disputes, some of them imminent, involving billions of rands Source: GroundUp News. Domestic workers fight for national minimum wage: “We buy in the same shops, so we must be treated like all workers” Source: GroundUp News. SA’s new refugee regulations could have been drafted by Trump, says activist: Ban on political activity is “illegal, unconstitutional and contrary to the UN convention on … [Read more...] about Lawyers dump PRASA after failure to pay R19 million – News from GroundUp
Grahamstown in the news: Lawyers must pay back large fees to disabled man
Lawyers must pay back large fees to disabled man: Nonxuba and KwaZulu-Natal Advocate Ian Dutton may find themselves having to pay back a substantial amount of money to their client, paraplegic Mabuti Mathimba, after the Grahamstown High Court set asi... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Taxi strike causes major disruptions on Eastern Cape roads: In Cofimvaba roads were blocked at Ngcobo near Nyanaga. In Grahamstown taxis blockaded and burnt tyres along the N2 at Peddie preventing motorists … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Lawyers must pay back large fees to disabled man
Mthatha news: ANC lawyers call into question judge’s discretion
ANC lawyers call into question judge’s discretion: The Mthatha High Court judge, who dismissed an application by a disgruntled ANC member to have the party’s 2015 O R Tambo regional elective conference, had failed to properly administer judiciary discretion in the matter. This was part of the arguments ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Clay mine in Libode village on the cards: A village in Libode could soon become a hub for the production of bricks, roof tiles and ceramic tiles if a … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: ANC lawyers call into question judge’s discretion
PE in the news: Lawyers cry in rapist’s case
Lawyers cry in rapist’s case: Seasoned attorneys had trouble containing their emotions during pre-sentencing proceedings of a serial rapist in the Port Elizabeth High Court yesterday. Judge Mandela Makaula had to adjourn proceedings briefly for the advocates of both the defence and the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Ex-security guard gets big break – finally: ON SONG: Prince Raven Ortega is taking the music industry by storm with the release of his house track, ‘Wena Wedwa’ … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Lawyers cry in rapist’s case
Should lawyers own estate agency companies or are independent agencies better? (A personal perspective) – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Should lawyers own estate agency companies or are independent agencies better? (A personal perspective) by The Port Elizabeth Property Blog: Do you think it is better to appoint an estate agent who is at an estate agency owned or controlled by lawyers or is it better to appoint a truly independent estate agency?In my earlier years, I qualified as both a principal estate agent and conveyancer almost at the same time. In retrospect I maybe … [Read more...] about Should lawyers own estate agency companies or are independent agencies better? (A personal perspective) – Featured Blog
Think before you post on Social Networks
As social networking usage grows lawyers are beginning to leverage communications on social networking sites - including Facebook and Twitter - as a source of evidence in court. Tweeters and those posting to Facebook must therefore be fully aware that what they publish is discoverable. Just as emails are discoverable - and if deleted can easily be traced - caution should be exercised when a person communicates on Facebook/Twitter. Not only is such communications discoverable but may also … [Read more...] about Think before you post on Social Networks
Glitzy Launch for Port Elizabeth law firm
The city of Port Elizabeth came alive on Thursday evening when newly-formed innovative law firm BOQWANA BURNS INC. hosted a star-studded event with over 100 guests in attendance at the plush five-star boutique hotel, Isango Gate. Filled with glitz and glamour, the party has been dubbed as one of the best events of 2013 to date, and saw a number of dignitaries, businessmen, clients and celebrities toasting to the future success of one of South Africa's newest and most exciting law … [Read more...] about Glitzy Launch for Port Elizabeth law firm
