In an email seen by City Press, RAF senior legal manager Gontse Baloyi wrote to the Legal Practice Council to institute investigations in terms of section 37(1) of the Legal Practice Act into the conduct of 102 law firms that owe the RAF a combined R340 060 277.97 as of March 1 2021. There’s more to this story Subscribe to News24 and get access to our
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Henley MBA student Collen Mashawana is helping build communities during a pandemicThere are many aspects to the Henley Executive MBA that make it stand out from every other MBA programme offered on the continent, not least the fact that it is the only international MBA offered in South Africa. But there are two other aspects that are extremely close to Henley Africa dean and director Jon Foster-Pedley s heart: serving the community and active learning. Issued by Henley Business School
Judgment confirms importance of disclosure of records in litigationIn a recent case where a claimant for damages sought to prevent the disclosure of her medical records, the rules of court were found to override other legislation relating to confidentiality of personal information. By Sandra Sithole
A number of legal commentators and practitioners have described a definitive shift in the legal industry. Specifically, how legal technology and innovation is paving the way for a new age of law. And more importantly, how a shift from a lawyer-centred framework to a customer-centric marketplace is a result of changes in how clients want to “buy” the law.
This shift signals a new way of doing law, a new approach that is now termed NewLaw or Alternative Legal Services. The first element in the shifting legal landscape is the disruptive nature of legal technology and innovation. During the recent Innovation and Tech Fest, participants in the South African alternative legal services sphere described how legal tech has, for many years been considered both a threat and an enhancement to the legal profession.
Darren Sampson faces suspension from practising law for swearing at judge The Legal Practice Council wants to suspend the attorney with bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety who could not get the mental health support he needed and eventually swore at a judge. Picture: 123rf
The Legal Practice Council (LPC) wants the High Court in Pretoria to suspend a depressed and anxious former senior assistant state attorney for swearing at a judge 16 times. The court is scheduled to hear the LPC’s application on 16 February.
The incident took place during an online court case on 16 September 2020 and was widely covered by the media.
Attorney who swore 16 times at judge in court faces suspension The Legal Practice Council wants to suspend attorney Darren Sampson, who suffers with bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety 16 February 2021 - 06:00 By Anna Majavu Former senior assistant state attorney Darren Sampson grows mielies and other vegetables in his garden. The Legal Practice Council wants Sampson, who has severe anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, suspended. Image: Ihsaan Haffejee / New Frame
The Legal Practice Council (LPC) wants the high court in Pretoria to suspend a depressed and anxious former senior assistant state attorney for swearing at a judge 16 times.
The court is scheduled to hear the LPC’s application on Tuesday.