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Verify Banking Details Before Paying Any Invoice – You’re at Risk, Not the Creditor

Verify Banking Details Before Paying Any Invoice – You’re at Risk, Not the Creditor

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Mar 26, 2025 | Business, Criminal Law / Crime, General Interest

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” (Benjamin Franklin’s warning to fire-threatened Philadelphians in 1736) Cases of Business Email Compromise (BEC) fraud continue to surge, and recent High Court decisions have confirmed that it’s up to you to...
From the Horse’s Mouth: “Should You Use AI for Legal Advice?”

From the Horse’s Mouth: “Should You Use AI for Legal Advice?”

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Feb 25, 2025 | General Interest

“If you didn’t hear it from the horse’s mouth, it came from the other end of the horse.” (Anon) The rapid rise of AI is hard to ignore. DeepSeek’s AI assistant, only launched on 10 January this year, has grown to rival ChatGPT in popularity, making it the most widely...
Defending Yourself: What Weapons Can You Legally Carry?

Defending Yourself: What Weapons Can You Legally Carry?

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Feb 25, 2025 | General Interest

“The right of self-defence is the first law of nature.” (St. George Tucker, Blackstone’s Commentaries, 1803)  South Africa’s chronically high crime rates have left many of us wondering what the limits are when defending ourselves and our families from criminals....
A New School Year Dawns – Can Unpaid Fees Bar Your Child From Enrolling?

A New School Year Dawns – Can Unpaid Fees Bar Your Child From Enrolling?

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jan 7, 2025 | Family Law, General Interest

“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” (Mark Twain) Our Constitution guarantees everyone rights to education, but that doesn’t mean parents can necessarily pick and choose which schools they send their children to. Nor does it mean that they can...
No Means No: What the New Case on Consent Means for Victims of Sexual Violence

No Means No: What the New Case on Consent Means for Victims of Sexual Violence

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Oct 28, 2024 | Criminal Law / Crime, General Interest

“Sexual violence is a horrific reality that continues to plague this country.” (Quoted in judgment below) It’s often said that victims of rape and other types of sexual violence have to suffer twice – firstly at the hands of the rapist and secondly at the hands of the...
When Can You Legally Record Conversations?

When Can You Legally Record Conversations?

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Aug 27, 2024 | General Interest, Information Technology Law / Cyberlaw

“Big Brother is watching you.” (George Orwell) Your smartphone lets you record just about anything, anywhere, and at any time. Your laptop and other devices can automatically record online meetings. Technology enabling voice and/or video recording is all-pervasive,...
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