Grocery store liable for shopper’s injuries despite disclaimer notices
A High Court ruling has confirmed that retailers can’t rely on disclaimer notices alone to avoid liability for customer injuries.
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Gender-neutral surname ruling shakes up families and institutions
Employers, banks, insurers, and other identity-verifying bodies must accept surname assumptions by any spouse and update onboarding and benefits procedures accordingly.
Cryptocurrencies outside Exchange Control Regulations, court rules
Legal experts anticipate a legislative response to plug the loophole and safeguard against large‐scale capital flight via digital assets.
Why the prescribed interest rate can cost you more than you expect
The prescribed interest rate isn’t just a technicality – it determines how much extra you’ll pay (or receive) in a legal dispute, and once it applies to a debt, it stays locked in, even if rates drop later.
Tribunal ruling draws clear line on Adjudicator’s jurisdiction over unapproved disability claims
The ruling underscores that disputes over unapproved disability claims underwritten by insurers through employer-held policies must be addressed with employers and insurers.
Ruling highlights need for clear crop insurance policies in the face of climate risks
The insurer bears the risk of any uncertainty or inconsistency in policy documents.
UK Supreme Court rejects AI as inventor
Three years after South Africa made history by granting a patent to an AI system known as the SA DABUS patent, the global legal debate on recognising AI as inventors continues to unfold in courts worldwide.
