Spain’s Supreme Court rules inherited assets count even if undivided
Spain’s Supreme Court rules inherited assets count as part of an estate even if undivided, affecting heirs’ financial obligations in…
Colombia faces U.S. drug-fighting failure label
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Students must know their rights before signing rental contracts
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BCE decision forces buyers to weigh mortgage costs against rising
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Madrid consulting firms warn of startup pitfalls
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South African IP Law Balances Access and Creator Protection
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South Africa eases asylum rules for abuse victims
Roughly 1,000 foreign spouses apply for spousal visas in South Africa annually. The intersection of family, immigration, and refugee law can be complex for practitioners, particularly when dealing with cases involving domestic violence. In South Africa, a foreign spouse who is a victim of domestic violence and has overstayed their visa due to the withdrawal of support from their South African permanent-resident partner may face significant challenges in seeking protection.…
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Legal journal De Rebus marks seven decades
De Rebus celebrated its 70th anniversary in September 2026, marking seven decades since its first 1956 issue. De Rebus, South Africa’s legal profession journal, marks its 70th anniversary this September, reflecting on seven decades of documenting the legal profession. The Early Years and National Expansion The first issue of De Rebus Procuratoriis appeared in 1956, launched by the then Incorporated Law Society of the Transvaal. Its founding editorial positioned the…
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