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Harty Rushmere eFiles Volume 51 (February 2021) - [Harty Rushmere at the recent More Community Foundation Golf Day](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-was-well-represented-at-the-recent-more-community-foundation-golf-day-at-the-randpark-golf-club-a-good-day-was-had-by-all/) - Harty Rushmere was well represented at the recent More Community Foundation Golf Day at the Randpark Golf Club. A good day was had by all! - [Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme for offshore assets](https://harty.law/special-voluntary-disclosure-programme-for-offshore-assets/) - This year’s Budget Speech for 2016/2017 saw the announcement of a Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP). This programme, devised in the context of the new global standard for automatic exchange of tax information between countries, allows non-compliant taxpayers to voluntarily disclose their offshore assets and income. 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However, this has a significant impact on businesses, which have enjoyed the benefits of mining the data of consumers to add value to their businesses and inform their - [Addressing cybercrime with the Protection of Personal Information Act](https://harty.law/addressing-cybercrime-with-the-protection-of-personal-information-act/) - Cybercrime is no longer a rare occurrence. Between 70% and 80% of South African adults have been victims of cybercrime, and it is estimated that cybercrime cost the South African economy approximately R5.8 billion in 2014. Cybercrime comes at an ever-escalating cost to individuals and businesses, and requires clear legislation. This legislation begins with protecting - [Business rescue protected from all legal proceedings](https://harty.law/business-rescue-protected-from-all-legal-proceedings/) - If a company is undergoing business rescue, the Companies Act states that it is immune to the commencement of any ‘legal proceeding,’ without the written consent of the business rescue practitioner. However, the phrase ‘legal proceeding’ is not defined by the Act. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was required to scrutinise two critical questions - [Company notices in electronic form](https://harty.law/company-notices-in-electronic-form/) - While we are accustomed to declaring a contract valid based on its physical existence, our increasing shift to online communication and documentation requires us to review our definition of a document’s ‘validity.’ The United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts (New York, 2007) establishes the general principle that communications are - [The world's first smart attorney takes on commercial law](https://harty.law/the-worlds-first-smart-attorney-takes-on-commercial-law/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the fodder of science fiction movies. The world’s first AI lawyer, IBM’s AI Ross, has been hired by law firm Baker and Hostetler to assist with their bankruptcy practice. 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This is exacerbated by the current status quo in South Africa, where there is no specific law - [Reconciling the business rescue moratorium with labour disputes](https://harty.law/resolving-the-business-rescue-moratorium-with-labour-disputes/) - A company undergoing business rescue proceedings has the right to a legal moratorium on all legal proceedings against it. However, the impact this has on recent employment-related disputes has resulted in conflicting jurisprudence. The moratorium is an innovation that was introduced by the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 (“Companies Act”). This is emphasised in chapter - [Newly published regulations impact implementation of the B-BBEE Act](https://harty.law/newly-published-b-bbee-regulations-impact-implementation-of-the-act/) - The final Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Regulations in terms of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BEE Act) are set to regulate the administration and implementation of the Act and the functions of the B-BBEE Commission as a whole. The Minister of Trade and Industry published the Regulations in the Government Gazette on 6 June - [Film and Publication Board releases revised Online Regulation Policy](https://harty.law/film-and-publication-boards-releases-revised-online-regulation-policy/) - The Film and Publication Board’s final draft of its Online Regulation Policy retains some problematic elements, but is a significant improvement on its previous version. 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The ICT policy has been eagerly anticipated, as it promises to - [Draft Industry Code to impact marketing in SA](https://harty.law/draft-industry-code-to-impact-marketing-in-sa/) - In the interests of championing consumer rights, the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) has approached the National Consumer Commission (“NCC”) with a proposed industry code called the Advertising and Marketing Industry Code of Practice (“the Industry Code”). The Industry Code was published for public comment in the Government Gazette of 26 July 2016, - [Information regulator appoints chairperson](https://harty.law/information-regulator-appoints-chairperson/) - Former IEC Chairperson Pansy Tlakula has nominated by the National Assembly as South Africa’s Information Regulator. This newly established role is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance, as well as handling complaints related to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI). Advocates Lebogang Cordelia Stroom and Johannes Collen Weapond join him as full time members, - [New B-BBEE Code: ICT industry champions diversity](https://harty.law/new-b-bbee-code-ict-industry-champions-diversity/) - The Amended B-BBEE ICT Sector Code was recently launched by Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Siyabonga Cwele. The code promises to address past inequality through championing the participation of the previously disadvantaged within the ICT sector. Cwele also took the opportunity to launch the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment ICT Sector Council, which was established - [To comply with POPIA, start now](https://harty.law/comply-popia-start-now/) - While the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) may take up to two years to be fully implemented, responsible businesses should take steps now to ensure compliance. The act will shift how businesses process and regulate customer information on an integral level. At its first public briefing on 13 February 2017, Pansy Tlakula, the Information - [IP exchange controls relaxed, but only under certain conditions](https://harty.law/ip-exchange-controls-relaxed-certain-conditions/) - South African residents who create intellectual property and invest offshore are in for some good news. In its 2017 Budget Review, the National Treasury has amended its exchange control policy to state that companies and individuals no longer need SARB’s approval for standard intellectual property transactions. The reviewed policy also proposes that the ‘loop structure’ - [.africa domain names available from July](https://harty.law/africa-domain-names-available-july/) - The introduction of the .africa global top-level domain name to the online community has been a long process, but it will finally be available to the general public from 4 July 2017. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) delegated .africa to Registry Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ZA Central Registry (ZACR). - [Introducing Legal Lite](https://harty.law/introducing-legal-lite/) - Welcome to this month’s eFile. Along with this month’s news, we are proud to announce the introduction of Legal Lite, our new tailored legal service that allows you to get rapid, accessible legal counsel when you need it. We also discuss the new amendments to the B-BBEE ICT Sector Code and IP Exchange Controls. You will also find insight on the latest POPIA announcement, as well as an exciting development for the .africa domain name. - [Integrated ICT Policy translated into ICT Sector Commission and Tribunal Bill](https://harty.law/integrated-ict-policy-translated-ict-sector-commission-tribunal-bill/) - A new Bill is set to integrate the many diverse disciplines that make up South Africa’s digital and ICT sector into a single, all-powerful entity. The draft Bill follows the Department of Telecommunications & Postal Services’ ambitious Integrated ICT Policy White Paper and will give effect to its aims. The White Paper outlined the Ministry’s - [National Treasury revises taxation on foreign income](https://harty.law/national-treasury-revises-taxation-foreign-income/) - Last year, South Africans were incensed by National Treasury revoking a long-standing exemption on foreign income. However, in response to public outcry, they have proposed reinstating a limited exemption on foreign earnings. The contention began in 2017, when the National Treasury issued the 2017 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB). This Bill proposed that the - [Due date for comments on controversial Electronic Communications Amendment Bill extended](https://harty.law/due-date-comments-controversial-electronic-communications-amendment-bill-extended/) - Last year, the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services issued a controversial proposed Electronic Communications Amendment Bill. This included the contentious proposal to create a wholesale, open-access network from which telecoms licensees would be expected to buy capacity, a development which mobile network operators have vocally criticised. To add to the discontent, the Bill was - [Insourcing does not automatically trigger employee transfer obligations](https://harty.law/insourcing-does-not-automatically-trigger-employee-transfer-obligations/) - South Africa’s recent protests across tertiary institutions demanding the insourcing of services such as cleaning and security has sparked an interesting conversation around what conditions trigger section 197 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA). In terms of section 197 of the LRA, a company that takes over a business as a going concern is mandated - [SCA confirms ASA has no jurisdiction over non-members](https://harty.law/sca-confirms-asa-has-no-jurisdiction-over-non-members/) - Although the Advertising Standards Authority cannot exercise jurisdiction over anyone who is not a member of their organisation, a recent appeal has illustrated that they may still hold some power in regulating advertising in South Africa. This is positive news for consumers, who are directly impacted by the untruths communicated in false advertising. Historically, the - [HARTY RUSHMERE EFILES VOLUME 46 (NOVEMBER 2019)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efile/) - This month we are pleased to welcome commercial associate Simon Pennefather to the cleaned up, revamped crew at Harty Rushmere where we emphasize true team work to support our clients. Cassandra Savides has also joined the team as a consultant. For further details on any of these stories, check out our Web site. You can - [Thirty Years and still Going Strong!](https://harty.law/thirty-years-and-still-going-strong/) - Thirty years and still going strong! We are very proud of how far the firm has travelled and grateful that we continue to go from strength to strength. This could not have happened without the support of our clients. Thank you. This year, 2024, you’ll notice a new logo, a refreshed website and a new - [Budget 2024 Highlights](https://harty.law/budget-2024-highlights/) - National Treasury budget overview for 2024 | Republic of South Africa VIEW: National Budget Highlights 2024 - [HARTY RUSHMERE EFILES VOLUME 47 (FEBRUARY 2020)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efiles-volume-47-february-2020/) - In this article we focus on the importance of registering trade marks and some of the major benefits of doing so. Harty Rushmere eFiles - Volume 45 (February 2019) - [HARTY RUSHMERE EFILES VOLUME 45 (FEBRUARY 2019)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efiles-volume-44-november-2018-2/) - Welcome to this month’s eFile. In this issue, we take a look at some important legislative amendments that are on the horizon. - [Updated Electronic Communications Amendment Bill published](https://harty.law/updated-electronic-communications-amendment-bill-published/) - The much-anticipated Electronic Communications Amendment Bill (ECA) has been published by the Ministry of Telecommunications and Postal Services in the Government Gazette. The Bill sheds light on the Ministry’s plans to roll out and license a national wholesale open access network (WOAN) and also clarifies new legislation for radio frequency spectrum trading and sharing. Spectrum - [Harty Rushmere moves to the heart of Sandton](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-moves-to-the-heart-of-sandton/) - Harty Rushmere has recently moved offices, to updated, modern premises in Upper Grayston Office Park, Sandton. We are excited to be even more conveniently situated for our clients, and to grow our business in this exciting new space. You can find us on the first floor of Block A in Upper Grayston Office Park, just - [How SA’s new hate speech law affects your business](https://harty.law/how-sas-new-hate-speech-law-affects-your-business/) - More and more, we are seeing cases of businesses getting into hot water when an employee behaves inappropriately on social media. Hate speech can damage a brand’s image in an instant and now, as a result of a new South African bill which is not yet passed into law, it may get companies into legal - [Harty Rushmere eFiles - Volume 44 (November 2018)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efiles-volume-44-november-2018/) - Welcome to this month’s eFile. 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In this issue, we take a look at some important legislative amendments that are on the horizon. - [Harty Rushmere eFiles - Volume 41 (June 2017)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efiles-volume-41-june-2017/) - Welcome to this month’s eFile. Along with this month’s news, we are proud to announce the introduction of Legal Lite, our new tailored legal service that allows you to get rapid, accessible legal counsel when you need it. We also discuss the new amendments to the B-BBEE ICT Sector Code and IP Exchange Controls. You will also find insight on the latest POPIA announcement, as well as an exciting development for the .africa domain name. - [Harty Rushmere eFiles - Volume 40 (April 2017)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efiles-volume-40-april-2017/) - Welcome to this month’s eFile. Along with this month’s news, we are proud to announce the introduction of Legal Lite, our new tailored legal service that allows you to get rapid, accessible legal counsel when you need it. We also discuss the new amendments to the B-BBEE ICT Sector Code and IP Exchange Controls. You will also find insight on the latest POPIA announcement, as well as an exciting development for the .africa domain name. - [Harty Rushmere eFiles - Volume 39 (November 2016)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efiles-volume-39-november-2016/) - In this edition of the eFiles, we examine the government’s controversial Integrated ICT Policy White Paper and its reception in the industry. We also have a look at the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa’s proposal of an industry code for the advertising and marketing industry. Lastly, we discuss some promising advances in the long-awaited implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act. - [Harty Rushmere eFiles - Volume 38 (August 2016)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efiles-volume-38-august-2016/) - In this month’s eFile, we discuss the newly published B-BBEE regulations and the impact they will have on the reporting of results and major BEE transactions. We also discuss how recent labour disputes have shone a spotlight on the regulation surrounding companies undergoing legal proceedings. Any business that produces content will be interested in our take on the Film and Publication Board’s revised Online Regulation Policy. - [Harty Rushmere eFiles - Volume 37 (July 2016)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efiles-volume-37-july-2016/) - The Internet has changed how we work, how we access information and how we engage with one another. In this month’s issue, we explore the legal implications of social networking, discuss the right the public has to information in terms of the 2008 Companies Act and introduce you to the world’s first virtual attorney. - [Harty Rushmere eFiles - Volume 36 (May 2016)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efiles-volume-36-may-2016/) - In this month’s issue, we discuss the Protection of Personal Information Act’s role in addressing cybercrime, a matter in which a business rescue case was protected from all legal proceedings and the increasing validity of company notices in electronic form. - [Harty Rushmere eFiles - Volume 35 (April 2016)](https://harty.law/harty-rushmere-efiles-volume-35-april-2016/) - In this month’s issue, we discuss the new SVDP for offshore assets, an exception to the voetstoets clause, and how the POPI Act will impact your business. 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AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Frikkie Marais](https://harty.law/team/frikkie-marais-2/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. We are experts in the localisation of agreements for use in South Africa. AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Jennie Richmond](https://harty.law/team/jennie-richmond/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. We are experts in the localisation of agreements for use in South Africa. AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Jenny Harty](https://harty.law/team/jenny-harty/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. We are experts in the localisation of agreements for use in South Africa. AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Graeme Rushmere](https://harty.law/team/graeme-rushmere/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. We are experts in the localisation of agreements for use in South Africa. AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Neil Harty](https://harty.law/team/neil-harty/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. We are experts in the localisation of agreements for use in South Africa. AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Megan Davis](https://harty.law/team/megan-davis/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. We are experts in the localisation of agreements for use in South Africa. AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Leigh Fordyce](https://harty.law/team/leigh-fordyce/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. We are experts in the localisation of agreements for use in South Africa. AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Natasha Clegg](https://harty.law/team/natasha-clegg/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. We are experts in the localisation of agreements for use in South Africa. AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Anél Fouché](https://harty.law/team/anel-fouche/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. We are experts in the localisation of agreements for use in South Africa. AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Rod Lichkus](https://harty.law/team/rod-lichkus/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. We are experts in the localisation of agreements for use in South Africa. AdvertisingCompetitionsEvents and Sponsorship Practice Areas Technology (IT)Corporate and CommercialCorporate Governance and ComplianceGamingMedia Contact Address - [Rizanné Du Preez](https://harty.law/team/rizanne-du-preez/) - Media Service & Products Within our areas of specialisation we are able to assist with drafting, reviewing, identifying and mitigating risks, complying, localising, negotiating, advising, asserting, implementing and discussing. 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