
A conflict of interest
Conflicts of interest are a thorny problem and there are not many practical guidelines available to decide how best to apply the LPC’s rules. (30-60min)
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Conflicts of interest are a thorny problem and there are not many practical guidelines available to decide how best to apply the LPC’s rules. (30-60min)
Compliance is the behaviour of knowing and adhering to applicable laws, regulations and policies, internal company rules, and best practice. (30-45min)
The words we use in our sector need to be used in a certain way, according to strict rules. Indeed, the written word is a vital tool in your legal toolkit. Keep in mind that maintaining an excellent and accurate standard of writing is essential to our ongoing success. (20-30min)
This module is intended to (i) expose you to the type of government document that has wide-ranging consequences for the rule of law; (ii) ensure that you know where to look for this sort of document; and (iii) determine if you have read and understood the document. (20min)
This short course assesses the essence of ethical conduct for lawyers. Our module on Ethics in Business is another take on ethics and supplements this module. (30-60min)
In this short course we unpack the meaning of ethical conduct in business. The type of ethical conduct required in a business setting may be hard to put your finger on. In this module we look at the sort of actions and behaviour that could be considered to be ethical and what is not ethical. (45-60min)
Acts of God, events out of our control, even bad weather, all of these events – also known as ‘force majeure’ – can affect our ability to carry out contractual obligations. (45-60min)
Meeting with a potential client for the first time can be daunting. Learn how to prepare for a meeting and how to make a good impression. (15min)
Time is money. In this short presentation, we discuss the value of time and how to best manage it and how to maximise your productivity by making the right decisions. (20min)
This module considers the all-important element of risk in the drafting of a contract, using the basic elements to construct a balanced contract, taking account of risk for each party and how to address it. (30-60min)
Legal practitioners operating in the field of regulation are a relatively rare breed. Few lawyers know what regulatory law entails or how important an area it is. (20min)
This second module on Regulation reflects on where this type of activity fits into the general framework of law and administration in South Africa. (30-60min)
Regulation III takes a closer look at a regulated sector and the powers and duties of the regulatory authority for telecommunications, broadcasting and postal services. (30-60min)
In this short course we look at the way in which sexual harassment is viewed in South African labour law, how to recognise it, and what can be done about it. (60min)
Contracts are the physical evidence of the terms and conditions that two or more people (whether they are individuals or incorporated) have adopted to confirm an arrangement they are both entering into. (30min)
Contracts are the physical evidence of the terms and conditions that two or more people (whether they are individuals or incorporated) have adopted to confirm an arrangement they are both entering into. (30-40min)
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