Lexis Digest
Welcome to the Lexis Digest blog, designed to provide you with expert legal insights - whatever your area of practice. Here you can access articles, research, content and resources curated by LexisNexis from within the legal community and of relevance to legal practitioners, the corporate environment and government
Latest Articles, News and Announcements
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While the impending introduction of the Two-Pot Retirement System marks a significant milestone in addressing the reality that only six per cent of South Africans can currently retire comfortably, there are growing concerns about delays in implementation and whether South Africans have sufficient understanding of the system.
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Legal technology company LexisNexis South Africa has been awarded the Top Employer Certification for the second consecutive year.
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arvis has developed a collaborative SaaS platform that simplifies and automates cumbersome tasks for law firms. It includes matter management automated drafting of letters, court hearing tracking, deadline and client follow-up, and automated invoicing.
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The South African judiciary continues to deal with an onerous workload, and diversity, and transformation challenges against a backdrop of continuous evolution in legal practice.
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We are delighted to announce that we have awarded a grant of $18,500 (approximately R340,000) to the SAC-IAWJ (South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges) Mentorship Program for final-year law students.
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LexisNexis SA, provider of legal and compliance technology in the country, has enhanced its offerings to align with global standards through the acquisition of an ISO 27001 certification.
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The CEO of LexisNexis South Africa Videsha Proothveerajh has been awarded the top accolade of CEO of the Year at the Future of HR Awards.
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South Africa’s FATF grey listing earlier this year served as a stark wake-up call revealing deficiencies in our adherence to global AML standards. In response, the FIC Act – a regulatory framework for identifying, assessing, and combating financial crime and anti-money laundering through a risk-based approach – was introduced.
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Financial misdeeds, including money laundering, terrorist financing, or proliferation financing, have a crippling effect on nations.
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South Africa's Guardian's Fund falls under the purview of the Master of the High Court and was created to hold and administer funds for minors, persons incapable of managing their own affairs, unborn heirs, and others.
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In the complex and changing South African legal landscape, the significance of conveyancing— the legal process involving the transfer of property ownership— cannot be overstated.
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South Africa's legal profession is at a new crossroads. The imminent amendments proposed by the Legal Practice Council are not just bureaucratic shifts but a call for a more egalitarian, just, and inclusive legal system.
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Understanding the definition and importance of GRC in Africa, particularly in the context of technological advancements, is essential to thriving in the digital age.
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At LexisNexis, we believe in making a positive impact on the communities around us. We are deeply invested in the communities where we operate, working to improve the lives of individuals and foster social progress.
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With the advent of transformative technologies like AI, there are growing concerns about their potential misuse. In the world of cybercrime, AI is becoming an increasingly potent tool in the hands of criminals.
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AI has made monumental leaps in the brief history of its existence, and it will only become increasingly more sophisticated and capable. In what researchers from Codex–The Stanford Centre for Legal Informatics called a watershed moment, GPT-4, passed the Uniform Bar Exam
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In today's digital age, the conveyancing industry faces a significant challenge: cyber threats. The increasing reliance on technology and online transactions has opened doors for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities in the conveyancing process.
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For new law firms, the journey of acquiring clients can be a formidable challenge. It is a critical aspect of establishing a thriving practice, but one that is often riddled with hardships. In this blog post, we explore the importance of client acquisition for new law firms and shed light on the common struggles they face in this pursuit.
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Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions are at the forefront of today's ever-evolving business landscape, driving growth, market expansion, and strategic realignment. As businesses seek to seize new opportunities and adapt to changing market dynamics, the role of attorneys in M&A has become increasingly vital. In this blog, we will explore the intricacies of M&A and the indispensable role that attorneys play in facilitating successful transactions.
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In the realm of family law, maintenance claims can extend beyond financial considerations, encompassing the significant contributions made by individuals who have dedicated their time and efforts to homemaking and sacrificing their careers for the benefit of the family.