Tag: LegalInnovation

South Africans could soon find it easier to access everyday legal services. Proposed regulations could pave the way for affidavits to be commissioned remotely and signed electronically. This would replace rules that have governed oaths and affirmations for more than 50 years. The changes could also make digital affidavits more accessible to people across the country.

If there is one thing organisations know well, it is that disputes are expensive. The expense extends beyond legal fees. It also includes management time, damaged relationships and strategic distraction. A supplier dispute that should take weeks can consume months of senior attention. For multinationals juggling cross-jurisdictional matters, the logistical burden alone can dwarf the value of the underlying claim.