POPI (the Protection of Personal Information Act) is now partially in effect, but only to the extent that the way is now cleared for the appointment of an Information Regulator and the promulgation of Regulations. That’s certainly progress, but it’s
HOUSES, COHABITATION, CO-OWNERSHIP, AND THE DANGER OF DISPUTE
“Communio est mater rixarum” (Roman law maxim meaning “Co-ownership is the mother of disputes”) A recent High Court case highlights once again the dangers of cohabiting without entering into a formal cohabitation agreement, particularly when substantial assets are acquired jointly.
ACCELERATION CLAUSES: BORROWERS (AND LENDERS) BEWARE!
An “acceleration clause” in a loan agreement (where the loan is repayable in instalments) provides that if the borrower fails to pay any one instalment, the full amount of the loan becomes due and is immediately recoverable in full by
Mediation News
John O’Leary’s new book: Mediation in Family and Divorce Disputes. This book is a practical guide with tips for both mediators and parties to a mediation, specifically in family and divorce disputes but the principles and tips can be applied in