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Mavundla v MEC: Department of Co-Operative Government and Traditional Affairs KwaZulu-Natal | GenAI

In Mavundla v MEC: Department of Co-Operative Government and Traditional Affairs KwaZulu-Natal, the Pietermaritzburg High Court dealt with the consequences of legal practitioners submitting false case citations, most likely generated by artificial intelligence (AI), in their court filings. Who should [...]

By |2025-04-09T11:47:14+02:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: AI Law, Life@Law|Tags: , , , , |

The law in 2025 – our predictions

Welcome to the law in 2025! At the beginning of each year, we gaze into the future to help you prioritise your next steps. This is the law regarding digital, data and tech in 2025. We try to predict what [...]

Write like someone who isn’t a psychopath

(this piece is for: anyone writing a contract, but it’s useful for anyone negotiating one, too) I sometimes feel like people have put so many systems in place to be able to live our lives, that we forget that they’re [...]

Global network of information technology lawyers gather in Cape Town

Michalsons South Africa hosted the global Lexing Network’s 2023 AGM in Cape Town, South Africa on 16 and 17 November 2023. Bringing together data protection, IT and AI specialist attorneys from seventeen countries from around the world, this event allowed us to [...]

By |2024-01-29T21:07:02+02:00January 29th, 2024|Categories: Life@Law|Tags: |

The law in 2024 – our predictions

At the beginning of each year, we gaze into the near future to try and help you prioritise your next steps. This is the law in 2024. We try to predict what will happen and what it will mean for [...]

AI information overload: A guide to staying informed without getting overwhelmed

It’s tough to keep current with the latest trends, initiatives, and networks regarding AI. Honestly, we’re all experiencing AI information overload. But how do you navigate it? I’ve prepared this post to offer practical steps to navigate this AI information [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:42:36+02:00November 30th, 2023|Categories: AI Law, Life@Law|

The International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)

On September 28th, we celebrate the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI). A day dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial role that access to information plays in promoting human rights, democracy, and development. Access to Information is an [...]

National Wills Week | 11 – 15 September 2023

National Wills Week kicks off on 11 September 2023. Your last will and testament serve as the key tool in ensuring your wishes are carried out after you pass away. It determines the distribution of your belongings and property and [...]

By |2025-02-24T15:29:05+02:00September 6th, 2023|Categories: Life@Law, Plain Language|Tags: , , |

Parker v Forsyth NO | Lessons for using AI for legal research

The case of Parker v Forsyth NO sheds light on the potential pitfalls of relying solely on AI for legal research. This article delves into the case details and examines the implications of using AI-generated content without proper verification. [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:49:32+02:00July 11th, 2023|Categories: AI Law, Life@Law|Tags: , , |