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 In the case of Julia Basetsana Kumalo v Cycle Lab (Pty) Limited [South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, Case No. 31871/2008], the court explored the interesting dynamic that exists between the infringement of a personality right and a related claim for patrimonial loss. |
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 Perfumes, cosmetics, hair care products, cold drinks, secret recipes for extra crispy chicken – they all pose a dilemma, namely whether to patent them and tell the whole world about them or whether to hang on to what they consist of - much like Sméagol from Lord of the Rings when he tried to hold on to “Precious”. |
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 On 25 June 2002, the Copyright Amendment Act 9 of 2002 and the Performers’ Protection Amendment Act 8 of 2002 respectively amended the Copyright Act and the Performers’ Protection Act by introducing needle-time rights. |
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 The dawn after the Idols finale, and 21 year old Dave van Vuuren is the 2011 winner of the Idols competition! He is on the brink of a brand new career in the music industry and the possibilities are endless! |
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 The ACG comprises lawyers who are admitted in South Africa, England, Wales, Portugal and New York State and have an excellent knowledge of the laws of these jurisdictions. |
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 Adams & Adams’ Partner, Mariette du Plessis - a finalist in 2011 Topco Awards, applauds the Award organizers and this year’s winners for keeping the important issue of gender empowerment at the forefront of the South African business agenda. |
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 The opening ceremony of the 2011 Rugby World Cup kicked off on 9 September 2011 but, unbeknown to event organisers, criminals were also preparing for action. On 18 August 2011, the South African Revenue Services seized 66 000 counterfeit rugby jerseys with an estimated street value of R43-million. |
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South Africa celebrates 24 September each year as National Heritage Day. South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their cultural heritage and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions on this day. It also colloquially often referred to as "National Braai Day". |
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Adams & Adams sponsored 'young creatives' winners Sophia Strydom, a graphic designer at Joe Public and Kenneth van Reenen, a copywriter at DDB South Africa are the winners of this year’s South African ‘Young Creatives' category in the Loerie Awards. Elected by a jury of international judges, the winners walked away with the industry’s most coveted award. |
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 Creativity is overflowing and it is all flowing down to Cape Town where Creative Week has begun. It will be a mesmerising week of creative talent abounding in the build up to The Loeries Fez Weekend (16 - 18 September). Artists in Cape Town from all disciplines will be having open days, exhibitions and shows. |
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At last year’s Annual Loerie Awards, two aspiring creatives, Reijer van der Vlugt from FoxP2 and Mbuso Ndlovu – then at Y & R, now at Oneco – were joint winners of the coveted Loerie Young Creatives Award at the 32nd annual Loerie Award Ceremony. |
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Adams & Adams is proud to announce that three new partners have been promoted from its own professional staff with effect from 1 September 2011. We take this opportunity to congratulate them and wish them ongoing success in their careers with the firm. |
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Recent comments by the Deputy Minister of Communications cast the spotlight on RICA again. The Deputy Minister suggested the need for specific legislation that will allow the interception of messaging services. However, this need is already regulated by section 30 of RICA which requires that telecommunication service providers must provide services that are capable of being intercepted. |
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In the case of Julia Basetsana Kumalo v Cycle Lab (Pty) Limited [South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, Case No. 31871/2008], the court reaffirmed that it is unlawful to use, without consent, a person’s name or image for the purpose of advertising. |
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In a recent ASA ruling, the ASA Directorate considered an advertisement for beer in which Vuyo, a young successful entrepreneur, creates a new musical instrument called the Vuyozela. He then celebrates his success with a Hansa Pilsner beer. The ASA has to decide if the advertisement creates the impression that the consumption of alcoholic beverages is essential to business or social success or that refusal to consume alcohol is a sign of weakness. |
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The firm practises directly in several Southern African countries and through long-established associates in others.
