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Commercial Disputes – Advice for Small Businesses

commercial disputesEntrepreneurs are often called the backbone of a Nation, and this is not without good reason. Entrepreneurs, whether it be a small business venture or a budding start-up, create jobs - almost out of thin air - and can stimulate investment. But running a small business in the big commercial world comes with various perils.

Start-ups and Lawyers

Start-ups are popping up everywhere; however, the unfortunate truth of the matter is that approximately 90% of start-ups fail.

While there is no exact recipe for success, a way to help yourself is to get all your proverbial ducks in a row before opening the gate. Once you have your business plan in place and all necessary funding ready, it’s time to contact a Lawyer.

Section 65 Proceedings

collection of deptSection 65 proceedings refer to Section 65 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act. This section provides for the collection of a debt from a debtor against whom a judgement has been granted.

Best Interests of the Child

best interests of the childChildren are one of the most vulnerable groups in society, and the law places a lot of emphasis on protecting children in every way possible. One such protection is the preservation of the child’s best interests in legal proceedings. In section 28(2) of the Constitution is entrenched the right of a child: that the best interests of the child be of paramount importance when directing matters in which the child is affected.

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