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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: Key clauses in sportspersons’ contracts
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaSPORTS law is one of the fastest evolving areas of law in the world. Oftentimes, basic concepts of …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Why sports contracts are key for professional athletes
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaBusiness has become an essential aspect in organised sports. Sport is popular because there is massive investment behind …
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LEGAL MATTERS Mediation a viable alternative to litigation
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaOften, when parties realise that a legal dispute has arisen due to, say, the performance or interpretation of …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Can you rely on an unsigned contract?
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaCONTRACTS are always signed in the anticipation of mutual benefit. It could be the beginning of good things …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Unpacking issues around bigamy
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaBIGAMY occurs when a person marries another person while they are still married. To avoid bigamy, simply do …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Layoffs and constructive dismissal in Covid era
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaTHE term constructive dismissal relates to a situation where an employee terminates the employment relationship with or without …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Understanding real estate investment trusts
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaTO understand what real estate investment trusts (Reits) are all about, the first order of business is to …
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LEGAL MATTERS: How to evict a commercial tenant
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaTHERE are two principal ways in which one can get an unwanted tenant to leave their property. Firstly, …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Crop insurance and the tobacco sector
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaTHE farming season is upon us. This means that various crops, including maize and tobacco, are now in …