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| THE SIGNET Issue 2 of 2010 | 11 Aug 2010 |
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The Signet is a newsletter released by JGS to keep all its valued clients up to date with the goings on in the legal field and at the firm. More... |
| THE SIGNET Issue 1 of 2010 | 6 Jan 2010 |
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The Signet is a newsletter released by JGS to keep all its valued clients up to date with the goings on in the legal field and at the firm. More... |
| JGS adds cheer to the Herald’s Christmas Cheer Fund | 20 Dec 2009 |
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In line with Joubert Galpin Searle’s (JGS) operating philosophy, the company’s Managing Director MC Botha handed over a cheque to the Herald’s “Beggar-in-Chief” Rodney Gibson in December 2009. More... |
| The Signet Issue 4 of 2009 | 5 Nov 2009 |
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The Signet is a newsletter released by JGS to keep all its valued clients up to date with the goings on in the legal field and at the firm. More... |
| JGS Farewells and Welcomes | 3 Nov 2009 |
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Top Eastern Cape commercial law firm, Joubert Galpin Searle Inc., which has its offices in Port Elizabeth, has announced the recent appointment of Karel Van Wyk as an associate at the firm. More... |
| JGS PERCCI DEBT REVIEW SEMINAR | 5 Oct 2009 |
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JGS and PERCCI team up to present a brief seminar on the Debt Review Process, hosted by PERCCI and presented by Johan Du Plooy
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| The Signet Issue 3 of 2009 | 7 Jul 2009 |
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The Signet is a newsletter released by JGS to keep all its valued clients up to date with the goings on in the legal field and at the firm. To view a copy of the first issue for 2009, click here. More... |
| PERCCI CEO Speaks to JGS Clients | 25 Jun 2009 |
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“We have the ability to be a winning industry friendly city - and we ask everyone involved to join hands in helping to improve the lives of our people, and, to create a sustainable legacy for future generations,” said new Port Elizabeth Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PERCCI) CEO Kevin Hussler. More... |
| BUSINESS SURVIVAL KIT | 29 Apr 2009 |
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JGS, PERCCI and others have launched a survival kit for small businesses, to view this kit please read on. More... |
| China’s fortunes ‘more vital’ for SA than Zuma | 22 Apr 2009 |
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EVENTS that unravel on the world scene will have a greater impact on the domestic economy than the outcome of today‘s general election, Mandela Bay business leaders were told yesterday. Read the full Herald article here More... |
| Hulppakkette kan nóú help; maar later lei tot erger insinking | 21 Apr 2009 |
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Die miljarde dollars se stimuluspakkette wat in die wêreldekonomie gepomp word, kan nou ’n diep afswaai keer. Dit is die meeinging van Dr Azar Jammine by die PERCCI, Joubert Galpin Searle en ECSECC bedryfs ontbyt op die 21 April 2009. More... |
| Dr Azar Jammine on the Economy and Elections | 15 Apr 2009 |
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JGS together with PERCCI and ECSECC will be hosting Dr Azar Jammine at the Tsistikama Conference Centre on 21st April 2009. More... |
| Labour Tip April 2009 | 13 Apr 2009 |
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Each month the Labour Division of Joubert Galpin Searle provide one interesting tip based on new case law that has been passed. More... |
| The Signet Issue 2 of 2009 | 3 Apr 2009 |
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The Signet is a newsletter released by JGS to keep all its valued clients up to date with the goings on in the legal field and at the firm. To view a copy of the first issue for 2009, click here. More... |
| JGS acheives Level One BEE | 13 Jan 2009 |
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Joubert Galpin Searle has been awarded a level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BEE) accreditation standard by accreditation agency BEE Ratings Solutions for the second year in a row. BEE Rating Solutions is a member of Association of B–BEE Verification Agencies (ABVA). JGS is proud to maintain this accreditaion. Furthermore, JGS achieved a 135% Procurement Recognition Level. More... |
| THE SIGNET Issue 1 of 2009 | 7 Jan 2009 |
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The Signet is a newsletter released by JGS to keep all its valued clients up to date with the goings on in the legal field and at the firm. To view a copy of the first issue for 2009, click here. More... |
| Recovering legal costs in debt recovery process | 5 Nov 2008 |
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This article is meant as an overview relating to the recovery of legal costs in debt collection matters. Please consult your attorney to discuss specific aspects of costs recovery. More... |
| THE SIGNET Issue 2 of 2008 | 15 Oct 2008 |
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In the second issue of the The Signet - Lets talk about JGS, we consider personal achievements of staff at JGS. More... |
| Professional Pride Paid Off | 28 Jul 2008 |
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Attorney Sonja Tifloen, a director at Port Elizabeth law firm Joubert Galpin and Searle, is the professional category winner. More... |
| THE SIGNET Issue 1 of 2008 | 13 Jul 2008 |
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The first issue of the The Signet - Legally Speaking, we consider some legal points of view. More... |
| 2008 Budget‘s impact to come under spotlight of review forum at NMMU | 13 Feb 2008 |
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A PANEL of experts and academics will review Finance Minister Trevor Manuel‘s 2008 Budget – just hours after he delivers it to parliament on February 20 at an annual budget forum, which will be held at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. More... |
| Our Conveyancing team is in Absa’a top 15 percent | 21 Nov 2007 |
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The Joubert Galpin Searle Conveyancing team, under the leadership of director Genny de Klerk, has scored 80% or higher on the Absa Absalute Winners Balanced Scorecard – a reward programme for property professionals. More... |
| Legal Firms Work Hard to Get High Empowerment Credentials | 24 Jul 2007 |
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TRANSFORMATION is blossoming in the legal profession as Eastern Cape law firm Joubert Galpin Searle was awarded a level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment accreditation by accreditation agency BEE Rating Solutions earlier this week. More... |
| Joubert Galpin Searle achieves level 1 BEE status | 22 Jul 2007 |
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Joubert Galpin Searle (JGS) has been awarded a level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BEE) accreditation standard by accreditation agency BEE Ratings Solutions. BEE Rating Solutions is a member of Association of B–BEE Verification Agencies (ABVA). More... |
| Joubert Galpin Searle appoints third female director | 12 Jul 2007 |
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Business attorneys Joubert Galpin Searle (JGS) have announced the appointment of Salma Munshi as a director of the law firm as of 1 May. Munshi, previously a claims manager for Santam in the Eastern Cape, will join the insurance litigation division at JGS. More... |
| Bill will have businesses on their toes | 22 Jun 2007 |
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The Consumer Protection Bill, when it is enacted, will be positive for consumers, but businesses may feel some adverse effects. More... |
| Weekend Post - Holiday home at fraction the cost | 26 Mar 2007 |
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Jackie Parker, Seeff Properties‘ Seaview area specialist, lives in her dream home at the ocean‘s edge. More... |
| Sunday Times - Trading Places | 25 Feb 2007 |
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GRADUATED: David Abdulai brings international experience to the post.
ON THE UP: Sonja Tifloen has been appointed a director and a shareholder.
TOP OF HIS GAME: Steve Hight moves into the post of general manager. More... |
| Weekend Post - Young lawyer makes history at old PE firm | 10 Feb 2007 |
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PORT Elizabeth business law firm Joubert Galpin Searle has appointed its first black director and shareholder, Sonja Tifloen, to take one of the city's oldest law firms forward. Tifloen is also the second female director to be appointed by the company. Managing director M C Botha said: Sonja has spent four years with us, going through the same learning curve as all of the other directors on our board. More... |
| First black director for Joubert Galpin Searle Attorneys | 8 Feb 2007 |
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Joubert Galpin Searle (JGS) business law firm has announced the appointment of Sonja Tifloen as director and shareholder of the firm. The appointment is effective from 1 March. Tifloen is the first black and second female director at the law firm. More... |
| Registration of credit providers well in place | 3 Oct 2006 |
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By now, companies who supply credit to the public should have registered with the National Credit Regulator under the National Credit Act - the deadline for doing so was 1 June 2006. The next deadline is one year hence and companies have until 1 June 2007 to fully comply with the provisions of the National Credit Act. More... |
| Would-be estate agents pick up tips from the experts | 9 Sep 2006 |
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Candidate estate agents, primarily from disadvantaged backgrounds, attended a workshop presentation by top conveyancing attorney, Genny De Klerk of business attorneys Joubert Galpin Searle. More... |
| Understanding the tendering process and your rights! | 6 Sep 2006 |
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South Africa, arguably, has one of the most advanced set of laws regulating procurement by government. More... |
| Working moms share cost cutting tips and time savers | 26 Aug 2006 |
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In honour of women’s month, working moms striving for balance have shared their creative and easy to apply methods to save money – freeing up time to work on an inspiring career and raise wonderful children at the same time. More... |
| A seaside cottage, a city penthouse – or both? | 15 Aug 2006 |
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Olwin Kleve and her fiancé Garth van Reenen dreamt of owning property on the coast, which they made happen by investing in land at Thesen Island in Knysna and at St Francis Links. More... |
| How to give a lawyer shingles - the statement on BEE fronting | 9 Aug 2006 |
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Statement 001 of the new BEE statements issued by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) deals extensively with fronting and notes that in the evaluation of an enterprise, all reasonable effort should be made to identify fronting.
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| Check out our latest newsletter! | 13 Jun 2006 |
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| New statements mean all companies must dance to same BEE(t) | 30 May 2006 |
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In December last year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued a new Code on Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) that bear upon the determination of the BEE scorecards and in particular on compliance. More... |
| Legalbrief - Legalbrief Practice Review - May 2006 | 1 May 2006 |
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Leon van Staden and Sonja van Eyck have been appointed as associate directors at Business Attorneys Joubert Galpin Searle in Port Elizabeth More... |
| 15 March edition of LegalBrief | 5 Apr 2006 |
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PE-based Business law firm Joubert Galpin Searle has announced the appointment of Genevieve de Klerk as director in the conveyancing division as of March 1 More... |
| New credit Act trickier for lenders | 5 Apr 2006 |
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THE newly enacted National Credit Bill has several implications for finance and administration managers of companies that provide more than 100 credit agreements or where the credit book is over a prescribed amount, which is expected to be in the region of R500 000. More... |
| Take note of these important legal developments | 7 Mar 2006 |
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There have been several key developments in the legal arena this last year that businesses and individuals should take note of both in the course of running their businesses and living their lives. More... |
| Financing challenge for inventors | 4 Mar 2006 |
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Finding funds to turn creative vision to reality can be uphill battle More... |
| Female-run Conveyancing division for PE law firm | 4 Mar 2006 |
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Business law firm Joubert Galpin Searle has announced the appointment of Genevieve De Klerk (right) as director in the Conveyancing Division at Joubert Galpin Searle as of 1 March More... |
| BayFM to take on ICASA’s decision to suspend their licence in the Johannesburg High Court | 22 Feb 2006 |
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Business law firm Joubert Galpin Searle, acting on behalf of Port Elizabeth community radio station BayFM, will begin Review proceedings in early February to ensure BayFM’s right to stay on the air. The legal procedure involves reviewing the reasons for termination of the broadcasting licence supplied by ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) in the Johannesburg High Court. In the meantime, the radio station has begun a telethon to raise funds. More... |
| BayFm fights back | 6 Feb 2006 |
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Papers outlining the unfairness of a decision not to grant Bay FM a Broadcasting and Sound Licence were filed in the High Court on 2 February and served on the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (ICASA) attorneys at the same time More... |
| National Credit Bill is good news for consumers wanting credit | 15 Jan 2006 |
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The newly enacted National Credit Bill has several implications for finance and administration managers in companies that provide more than 100 credit agreements or where the credit book of such companies is over a prescribed amount, which is expected to be in the region of R 500 000. More... |
| Casual day | 22 Nov 2005 |
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Mariette Möll and Maralise Kluyts from law firm Joubert Galpin Searle get into the mood for casual day on Friday 2 September More... |
| Beauty and Brains | 17 Mar 2010 |
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JGS senior candidate attorney, Ayanda Khewsa was named a finalised for The Herald Miss PE. More... |
| Check out our latest newsletter! | 14 Oct 2008 |
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Please download and view it here More... |
| Secretaries day | 22 Nov 2005 |
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MC Botha, managing director of Joubert Galpin Searle celebrates secretaries day with his sectrary Janet Cameron More... |
| Credit providing sector shocked by potential effects of new laws | 22 Nov 2005 |
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BUSINESS owners and managers were left aghast yesterday when informed of the full potential impact of the National Credit Bill, which was passed by the National Assembly last week. More... |
| Drawing up a will | 22 Nov 2005 |
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The recent birth of my second child lead me to think about what would happen to my two boys if I were to die, who would get what from my limited estate and who would look after them if my husband and I died together. My situation was slightly more complicated by the fact that my first son has a different father and although he views my husband as his dad, my husband has never legally adopted him. This means that if we both should die, none of my husband’s estate would be left to my older son unless my husband had stipulated this in his will. More... |
| King praat oor korporatiewe bestuur | 22 Nov 2005 |
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Regter Mervyn King het Port Elizabeth se sakelui toegespreek oor korporatiewe bestuur in maatskappye. King se besoek aan die stad is moontlik gemaak deur 'n gesamentlike poging tussen die Port Elizabethse streekkamer van handel en nywerheid (Percci) en die Oos-Kaapse regsfirma Joubert Galpin Searle. Van links is mnr. Alfred da Costa, hoof uitvoerende amptenaar van Percci, King en mnr. MC Botha van Joubert Galpin Searle. More... |
| Top PE law firm set to go national | 22 Nov 2005 |
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ONE of the Eastern Cape’s biggest law firms, Joubert Galpin Searle, has launched its new brand and corporate identity as part of a marketing drive that will see it compete with well-known national law firms for local and countrywide business. More... |
| Judge King to speak in PE | 22 Nov 2005 |
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THE author of the King I and II reports on corporate governance, Judge Mervyn King, will be in Port Elizabeth on the June 15 to address local businesses on crucial corporate governance principles. This breakfast event is a joint venture between the Percci and Eastern Cape law firm Joubert Galpin Searle. More... |
| Baaise prokureurs spog met nuwe logo | 22 Nov 2005 |
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PORT ELIZABETH. -- Een van die stad se voorste regsfirmas, Joubert Galpin Searle, het sy nuwe handelsmerk en korporatiewe identiteit bekend gestel as deel van 'n nuwe bemarkingstrategie om met van die grootste name op nasionale vlak mee te ding. More... |
| Men no longer dominating business, say E Cape women | 22 Nov 2005 |
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Sonja van Eyck, an attorney at Joubert Galpin Searle, sums it up: “It’s no longer a man’s world and probably never was. Today we are all equal.” More... |
| Legal eagles with brighter plumage | 22 Nov 2005 |
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Last week La Femme reported the appointment of Wilma Ewest, of Joubert Galpin Searle, to the chair of the newly formed Candidate Attorney Association for the South Eastern Cape region. More... |
| Urgent need for PE firms to jack up their service levels | 22 Nov 2005 |
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Similarly, at a corporate level, legal firm Joubert Galpin Searle is issuing clients with a written, measurable service delivery promise that commits the firm to providing a service consistent with the undertaking More... |
| Legalbrief Practice Review – September 2005 | 22 Nov 2005 |
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Garth Lotz has been appointed head of the Estates Division of Joubert Galpin Searle in Port Elizabeth. More... |
| Candidate attorneys get empowered | 22 Nov 2005 |
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WILMA Ewest, a candidate attorney at PE business law firm Joubert Galpin Searle, has been appointed chairman of the newly formed Candidate Attorney Association for the South Eastern Cape region. More... |
| Maritime law team opens metro office to service province | 15 Nov 2005 |
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AN EASTERN Cape chapter of the Maritime Law Association has opened in Port Elizabeth to provide services to an area that is expected to show strong growth. More... |
| JGS Featured in CAPE BUSINESS NEWS | 15 Nov 2005 |
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One of Port Elizabeth's biggest law firms, Joubert Galpin Searle, launched its new brand and corporate identity today as part of a new marketing drive that will see it compete with well-known national law firms. More... |
| JGS Featured on Bizcommunity.com industry news | 15 Nov 2005 |
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Port Elizabeth law firm Joubert Galpin Searle launched its new brand and corporate identity this week - a seldom seen phenomena in a country where lawyers were previously prohibited from marketing their services. More... |