Workplace accident probes are a legal must

Workplace accident probes are a legal must to understand what happened and prevent future accidents.

by enif | September 21, 2026

Spain’s self-employed warn fragmented invoicing rules will cripple small businesses

Spain’s self-employed warn fragmented invoicing rules—Veri*factu, electronic invoicing, and ViDA—will cripple small businesses by forcing costly, incompatible s

by enif | September 19, 2026

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…

by Tomomi Goto | September 18, 2026

Colombia faces U.S. drug-fighting failure label

U.S. labels Colombia as a drug-fighting failure in 2027 Majors List, joining Afghanistan, Bolivia, and Myanmar under new presidential directive.

by Miu Yamada | September 17, 2026

Students must know their rights before signing rental contracts

Students must know their rights before signing rental contracts to avoid unexpected costs and legal disputes with landlords.

by Tomomi Goto | September 16, 2026

Court rules prenup declarations are final in divorce

by Miu Yamada | October 2, 2026

Court rules prenup declarations are final in divorce, as the Supreme Court of Appeal in DCM v CCM confirmed the binding value…

South Africa eases asylum rules for abuse victims

by Reina Sato | September 30, 2026

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

by enif | September 25, 2026

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…