Happy Vs Unhappy Childhood – How Do The Two Differ?

Happy Vs Unhappy Childhood – How Do The Two Differ?

There have been numerous studies that prove having a happy childhood reaps the benefits of improved mental and physical health, better relationships, and lifetime...
Which Factors are Considered When Determining the Best Interests of a Child?

Which Factors are Considered When Determining the Best Interests of a...

When it comes to any custody case, whether it is settled out of court or it is a case where a child custody attorney gets involved...
Masking Humanity

Masking Humanity

Every corrupt government or health organization knows that blind servitude and obedience are two essential ingredients when boiling up any tasty frog stew. Turning...
The state of animal rights law in South Africa - What is the situation during COVID?

The state of animal rights law in South Africa – What...

Johannesburg, 11 March 2021: Rui Lopes, Managing Director at Lopes Attorneys, discusses the legislative environment for animal rights in South Africa. Does the law...
A commitment to good governance: SABC legal success

A commitment to good governance: SABC legal success

The litigation process is a costly exercise that often invites public attention and has reputational repercussions for any organisation. Despite these risks, the SABC...
Rui Lopes, Managing Director at Lopes Attorneys

Social Justice and compliance anti-corruption unpacked

Johannesburg, 15 February 2020: February is Social Justice Month. And in the spirit of fighting bribery and corruption, Rui Lopes, Managing Director at Lopes...

Understanding Criminal Law in Toronto, Canada

According to Mr. Ashurov, a criminal lawyer in Toronto, law is a system of rules imposed by a country to regulate the citizens' actions,...
The Lime Envelope secures up-and-coming law firm, Lopes Attorneys

The Lime Envelope secures up-and-coming law firm, Lopes Attorneys

Leading public relations and communication agency,  The Lime Envelope, is proud to announce that the agency has secured the rapidly rising law firm Lopes...
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE – Olof Joubert shares light on this important topic

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE – Olof Joubert shares light on this important topic

What is medical negligence and do you know all the facts? We sat down with Olof Joubert, a medical malpractice attorney with specific interest in...
Employers can be held liable for employee data breach conduct

Employers can be held liable for employee data breach conduct

Advocate Tertius Wessels of Strata-g Labour Solutions says that while the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has been in effect for a while,...
Government to tighten employment equity non-compliance in workplace

Government to tighten employment equity non-compliance in workplace

Twenty-two years later businesses are still struggling to comply with the framework outlined in the Employment Equity Act (EEA), especially when considering gender parity,...
What Should You Do if Your Probation Is Revoked?

What Should You Do if Your Probation Is Revoked?

Offenders are put on probation to give them a chance to remain in society instead of having to go to jail. An individual is...