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Arbitration is the out-of-court resolution of a dispute between two business parties by an unbiased third party, the arbitrator. Arbitration may appear to the uninitiated as the less appealing relative of litigation. Nonetheless, because …
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LEGAL MATTERS: What is mutual termination of contract?
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaMUTUAL termination of contract is one of the ways in which the relationship between an employer and an …
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LEGAL MATTERS: How labour broking works in Zimbabwe
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaLABOUR broking is not exactly what you would call a mainstream business in Zimbabwe. It is shrouded in …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Bulletproof multi-party arbitration clauses: Part 2
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaIN last week’s piece, I dealt with key considerations that parties must be aware of when contemplating multi-party …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Exploring how franchise agreements work – Part 2
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaThis is a continuation from last week’s installment. Know-how transfer A distributor could be a very successful reseller …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Exploring how franchise agreements work – Part 1
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaFranchise arrangements are part of our day to day lives. From fuel stations to grocery stores and fast-food …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Difference between void and voidable contract
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaWHEN parties enter into a contract, it is with the view that the contract be enforceable. They enter …
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LEGAL MATTERS: The process for changing one’s name
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaThere are a myriad reasons why one would want to change their name. In my experience, the most …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Estate planning: Why you need to do it now
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaTHERE comes a time when working individuals look beyond self-actualisation in their careers. After they have achieved a …
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LEGAL MATTERS: FIDIC contracts and how they work
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaWE often hear of players in the construction industry making reference to FIDIC contracts regulating their relationships with …