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new years' [legal] resolutions

Compiling a long list of audacious goals at 23h59 on the 31st of December may seem a bit artificial, but there is something to be said for getting more focused and proactive at the beginning of a new year. Here are 5 resolutions to add to your list for getting the year off on the right track.

 

 

 

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can debt review stop litigation against a debtor?

Not only has the economic downturn influenced more and more people to turn towards the process of debt review as a solution to their financially precarious circumstances but it has also resulted in an upswing in the amount of disputes between people and businesses.

 

 

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Annual Returns for CIPRO

All Companies and Close Corporations have to complete and lodge annual returns to CIPRO on the anniversary month of its Incorporation.    If you don't lodge in time, a penalty charge of R150.00 is payable and failing to comply within 6 months may lead to the Registrar concluding that the entity is no longer in business and refer it to be deregistered.  

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managing internal relations in a close corporation

Starting a new business is an incredibly exciting step.  One seldom stops to consider what would happen if your relationship with your business partner deteriorates to such an extent that the continued existence of the business itself is threatened.

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The meaning of "days"

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Hello and welcome to the website of Nicci Ferguson Incorporated.

We are a firm of attorneys on a great adventure to help creative individuals and businesses in a number of exciting industries come to grips with the legal and business issues shaping the way they do business in these crazy times. If you are an entrepreneur, media mogul, advertising agency, geek, ISP or any other modern day business looking to beef up your operations with some no-nonsense, down-to-earth, objective legal and business intelligence, give us a call.

We have packed this website full of information on a number of interesting and relevant legal topics ranging from copyright and information privacy to the deregulation of the telecoms industry in SA. Our blog, Across the Bar, has regular updates and quick insights and commentary on what is currently happening on the legal landscape. We put some more meat on the bones on our Articles page, and under our Resources page you will find copies of important cases, legislation and other source material.

We have tried to get off the fence to offer you a genuine point of view and, on a good day, maybe even a bit of light entertainment. All this stuff is free and we hope it helps as a first step towards dealing with your legal challenges.

Keep on keeping on!
The Nicciferguson Team