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Adams & Adams

@AdamsAdamslaw

Realise African Enterprise Adams & Adams is a leading African law firm specialising in IP law, with a strong commercial, property and litigation practice.

 Pretoria, South Africa
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Joined April 2014
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FSCA appeals: Why indirect financial interests lack standing bizcommunity.com/article/fsc… by Jean-Paul Rudd/@AdamsAdamslaw via @Biz_Legal
FSCA appeals: Why indirect financial interests lack standing

FSCA appeals: Why indirect financial interests lack standing

Can shareholders, directors, or key persons step into the ring when the regulator strikes at a company — or has the Tribunal finally closed that door?

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GoLegal@go_legalMay 12
This judgment confirms that courts may dismiss claims where a party causes inordinate and unexplained delays that prejudice the opposing party. @AdamsAdamslaw #court #judgment #disputes #caselaw #insuranceclaim golegal.co.za/judgment-court…
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GoLegal@go_legalApr 15
In this case, despite the tragic drowning, the court found no negligence as the harm was not reasonably foreseeable despite clear warnings and supervision. @AdamsAdamslaw #drowning #court #harm #negligence #personalinjury #judgment golegal.co.za/foreseeability…
Foreseeability and fault: Reaffirming the bounds of delictual liability

Foreseeability and fault: Reaffirming the bounds of delictual liability

In this case the court found no negligence, as foreseeability of the drownings was not established despite clear warnings and supervision.

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Bizcom Legal@Biz_LegalMar 30
Legal challenges of protests in South African shopping centres bizcommunity.com/article/leg… by Mzwakhe Poswa @AdamsAdamslaw via @Biz_Legal
Legal challenges of protests in South African shopping centres

Legal challenges of protests in South African shopping centres

Public protest is a protected constitutional right in South Africa. However, when protest action moves from traditional public spaces into privately owned commercial environments such as shopping...

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GoLegal@go_legalMar 11
The High Court has confirmed that a claim for emotional shock cannot succeed without expert psychiatric evidence proving a detectable psychiatric injury. @AdamsAdamslaw #claim #compensation #court #emotionaldistress #personalinjury #negligence golegal.co.za/emotional-dist…
When is emotional distress sufficient to ground a claim for damages?

When is emotional distress sufficient to ground a claim for damages?

Claims for emotional distress require proof of a detectable psychiatric injury supported by expert evidence, not merely emotional distress.

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Bizcom Property@Biz_PropertyMar 13
Voetstoots: Understanding the limits of estate agent liability in property defect cases bizcommunity.com/article/voe… by Jean-Paul Rudd/@AdamsAdamslaw via @Biz_Legal
Voetstoots: Understanding the limits of estate agent liability in property defect cases

Voetstoots: Understanding the limits of estate agent liability in property defect cases

Claims against estate agents for latent defects discovered after the purchase of immovable property are frequently pursued without a full appreciation of the legal requirements that must be satisfied...

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GoLegal@go_legalMar 13
This case confirms that estate agents are only liable for latent defects that fall within their personal knowledge, and general praise of a property does not amount to #misrepresentation. @AdamsAdamslaw #property #LatentDefect #estateagent #propertysales golegal.co.za/estate-agent-l…
When can an estate agent be held liable for latent defects in property?

When can an estate agent be held liable for latent defects in property?

The case of Fitzpatrick v Latsky N.O. clarifies that estate agents are only liable for latent defects within their personal knowledge.

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GoLegal@go_legalFeb 27
A U.S. court ruled that an insurer was obliged to defend a real estate agency against a copyright claim, finding that the policy exclusion did not clearly apply. @AdamsAdamslaw #insurance #copyright #court #liability #judgment golegal.co.za/copyright-insu…
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GoLegal@go_legalFeb 19
Self-filed provisional patent applications are surging in South Africa as AI tools and lower costs empower more inventors to protect their ideas. @AdamsAdamslaw #patent #invention #intellectualproperty #AI #patentfiling #legaltech golegal.co.za/patent-applica…
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GoLegal@go_legalFeb 12
Can shareholders, directors, or key persons step into the ring when the regulator strikes at a company — or has the Tribunal finally closed that door? @AdamsAdamslaw #shareholder #financialsector #financialadvisor #corporate #caselaw #judgment golegal.co.za/fsca-challenge…
Who may challenge an FSCA decision? Practical lessons on locus standi

Who may challenge an FSCA decision? Practical lessons on locus standi

Only parties with a direct legal interest - not shareholders or key persons - have locus standi to challenge FSCA decisions.

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Bizcom Legal@Biz_LegalFeb 13
Discovery affidavits: Insurers need not apply, High Court rules bizcommunity.com/article/dis… by Mtho Maphumulo / @AdamsAdamslaw via @Biz_Legal
Discovery affidavits: Insurers need not apply, High Court rules

Discovery affidavits: Insurers need not apply, High Court rules

The Johannesburg High Court recently dealt with an interlocutory application concerning compliance with discovery obligations under Uniform Rule 35(1) in pending insurance dispute action proceedings...

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GoLegal@go_legalFeb 17
The Draft Cannabis Regulations under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act propose possession limits, transport rules, cultivation thresholds and expungement processes. @AdamsAdamslaw #cannabis #legislation #regulations #CriminalProcedure golegal.co.za/draft-cannabis…
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GoLegal@go_legalJan 26
This judgment confirms that, in living annuity #beneficiary #disputes, the key question is whether there is reliable proof - consistent with the policy wording - that the #policyholder made the nomination before death. @AdamsAdamslaw #insurance #Annuity golegal.co.za/living-annuity…
Beneficiary disputes in living annuity: A wake-up call for insurers

Beneficiary disputes in living annuity: A wake-up call for insurers

On 6 January, the High Court adjudicated a dispute concerning competing beneficiary nominations to a deceased’s living annuity policy.

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GoLegal@go_legalJan 20
A common misconception is that one has an automatic right to trade mark a personal name, but trade mark law requires distinctiveness. @AdamsAdamslaw #trademark #intellectualproperty #IPProtection #trademarkregistration golegal.co.za/trade-mark-nam…
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GoLegal@go_legalJan 12
Africa is emerging as a global innovation engine, with home-grown technologies whose success depends on strong and effective intellectual property protection. @AdamsAdamslaw #innovation #intellectualproperty #africa #startups #technology golegal.co.za/africa-innovat…
Protecting African innovation: A catalyst for scale and the future of IP

Protecting African innovation: A catalyst for scale and the future of IP

Africa is becoming a powerhouse of innovation, with IP playing a critical role in scaling locally driven solutions globally.

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Bizcom Legal@Biz_LegalJan 12
When does prescription in medical malpractice cases begin? High Court clarifies bizcommunity.com/article/whe… by Mtho Maphumulo/@AdamsAdamslaw via @Biz_Legal
When does prescription in medical malpractice cases begin? High Court clarifies

When does prescription in medical malpractice cases begin? High Court clarifies

A recent High Court judgment serves as a critical reminder of the intricacies surrounding prescription in medical malpractice claims, particularly where the claimant is a layperson with limited...

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GoLegal@go_legal9 Dec 2025
Notice provisions are strictly enforced in #insurance #policies & late notice can bar cover without a prejudice inquiry, though the Short-Term Insurance #Ombud may consider fairness in appropriate cases. @AdamsAdamslaw #claim #liability #TermsAndConditions golegal.co.za/insurance-cove…
Late means late: U.S. court affirms coverage bar for untimely notice

Late means late: U.S. court affirms coverage bar for untimely notice

In SA, late notice can bar coverage under clear policy wording, though the Ombud may still require proof of prejudice on fairness grounds.

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GoLegal@go_legal4 Dec 2025
In today’s competitive marketplace, your #brand is one of your most valuable assets. A trade mark serves as a badge of origin, distinguishing your goods or services from those of others. @AdamsAdamslaw #trademark #intellectualproperty #IPProtection golegal.co.za/trade-mark-bra…
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GoLegal@go_legal24 Nov 2025
The High Court ruled that Benji, a Labrador at the centre of a two-year post #divorce dispute, must be returned to the applicant, reaffirming that #pets are legally treated as property rather than dependants. @AdamsAdamslaw #marriage #court #litigation golegal.co.za/pets-divorce-c…
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GoLegal@go_legal13 Nov 2025
New regulations now officially allow plant-based products to use familiar terms like “burger” and “sausage,” marking a win for the veggie food industry. @AdamsAdamslaw #regulations #foodlabeling #plantbased #foodstuffs #productlabels #advertising golegal.co.za/veggie-product…
Veggie burgers are back in the game in South Africa

Veggie burgers are back in the game in South Africa

The Department of Agriculture has clarified that veggie burgers, sausages and grillers are officially back on the menu in South Africa.

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