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How a proper valuation of IP assets can bring substantial rewards
Companies may be giving away IP assets at less than their full market value. This article outlines the significant rewards which can be obtained by understanding the IP held by a business, analysing the market in which the IP could be commercialised and completing a comprehensive valuation exercise.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
South African real estate law - a guide to current issues and opportunities
This article courtesy of ENS and Law Business Research Ltd provides a comprehensive guide to South African real estate law and the issues facing it. Areas discussed include legal framework; real estate activity; developments in practice; foreign investment; structuring the investment; and more.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 01 May 2012 | Practice Area: Property Finance
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Beauty ads: make-up or fake-up?
The desire to look youthful sustains a multibillion-dollar industry. In this article, ENS's Gaelyn Scott outlines a number of cases where advertisers have fallen foul of the Advertising Standards Authorities in both the UK and South Africa for using digitally enhanced "before and after" photographs.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 25 April 2012 | Practice Area: Advertising and Marketing
How South African firms are taking on an African IP challenge
In this article, ENS' Elaine de Beer explains why the apprehension regarding obtaining IP protection in Africa may stem more from the IP practitioners tasked with handling matters in Africa than from the companies themselves; and what local law firms are doing to rise to this challenge.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 18 April 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
The draft UAE Commercial Companies Law: an analysis of the comparative changes
The proposed UAE Federal Law on Commercial Companies aims to improve the business landscape in the UAE and potentially boosting the economy. This article highlights some of the main changes in terms of how they will impact companies seeking to carry out or already carrying out business in the UAE.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 16 April 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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South Africa's Companies Act and tax - the implications of separate legislation
The Companies Act 2008 introduced a new regime to the South African corporate law whereby two or more companies can merge their respective assets and liabilities into one or more combined companies. However, the tax legislation in South African is not fully aligned with the new Companies Act.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 12 April 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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UAE labour law and end of service gratuity - time for a change?
Upon termination of an employment relationship in the UAE, every employee is entitled to receive end of service gratuity. However, as this briefing details, there are a number of concerns with regards to the current legislation governing the payment of termination gratuity.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 02 April 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
EU significantly extends sanctions on Iran
On 24 March 2012, the EU published Council Regulation No.267, further extending its programme of sanctions on Iran. Baker & McKenzie outline how the Regulation implements several new measures which will particularly affect those involved in the Iranian oil and gas and petrochemicals industries.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 29 March 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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A powerful dilemma: the struggle between power and procedure in South African administrative law
The advent of the South African constitutional era brought with it a vigorous inquiry into the relationship between the exercise of power and procedural framework. In this article, ENS outline how this tension between strength and power aptly reflects the challenges facing administrative bodies.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 27 March 2012 | Practice Area: Competition Regulators and enforcement
Establishing a business in Qatar - what you need to know before investing
The Qatari government's policy of rapid expansion, foreign asset purchase and publicity means that Qatar is one of the world's fastest growing economies. In this guide, Eversheds outline the cultural, commercial and legal issues all potential investors should consider before setting up business.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 26 March 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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