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Building excellence through people: LexisNexis named 2026 Top Employer
At LexisNexis South Africa, we know that our people are the heart of our success. Which is why we are especially proud to share that we've been officially certified as a 2026 Top Employer for the fourth year in a row. This recognition by the Top Employers Institute is proof that we’re building a dynamic working environment where talented people can thrive, innovate and deliver effective value to our clients. What...
What does the LexisNexis 2025 innovation advantage mean for your legal work?
Excellence in legal work looks slightly different depending on where you sit. Small law firms need speed and consistency. Larger firms need accountability at scale. Government needs defensible decision making, while academia needs rigour and relevance. But in a rapidly changing global context, the same pressures apply to everyone: more complexity, tighter timelines, and higher levels of scrutiny. That is why in...
THE SILENT WARFARE OF CHIPS AND TARIFFS
It began with a diplomatic snub. Earlier this year, South Africa ordered Taiwan to move its Liaison office out of Pretoria and downgrade its status to a commercial mission in Johannesburg. For Pretoria, it was a symbolic gesture of alignment with Beijing’s “One China” policy and with China as its powerful BRICS counterpart. For Taipei, it was a public humiliation. Taiwan retaliated swiftly, announcing on 23 rd September...
What role will lawyers play in modern legal practice?
The legal profession has traditionally been one tightly-entwined with the skillsets and work ethic of individuals who labour as lawyers and paralegals. Legal work involves a labour-intensive mix of research, document drafting, administration, negotiation and judgment-making, which is time consuming and, at times, repetitive. Possessing an advanced knowledge of the law is paramount; a deep understanding of how to structure...
How efficient is the use of large volume datasets in your business?
An improved technological approach to background screening and record checking could be saving you significant time and money. Data is both an asset and a challenge to any organisation. The ease with which we are able to affordably access and search critical information in the digital-era has vastly improved the accuracy and efficiency of, amongst others, the finance sector, human resources departments and the real...
Are you confident that you are still B-BBEE compliant?
After more than 20 years, enthusiasm amongst business leaders for the Economic Empowerment Act may be waning, but 2025 is forecast to be the year that new questions are asked by government, with new consequences for those without answers. Although the renown political economist Moeletsi Mbeki has recently called on the new government of national unity (GNU) to repeal the controversial Black Economic Empowerment (B...
How the deliberate building of organisational trustworthiness can facilitate outperformance
“Lose money from the firm and I will be understanding, lose a shred of reputation for the firm and I’ll be ruthless.” - Warren Buffett For 25 years the annual Edelman Trust Barometer has been tracking the erosion of trust, around the world, in the key societal institutions of government, media, NGOs and business. The theme of this year's report, published just a few weeks ago, is: ‘Trust and the Crisis of Grievance...
LexisNexis Announces the arrival of Lexis+AI in South Africa
LexisNexis Announces the arrival of Lexis+AI in South Africa, The Most Comprehensive Global Legal Generative Solution with a personalised AI Assistant New LexisNexis platform delivers secure generative AI tools that fuel efficiency, effectiveness, and reliable results for lawyers Johannesburg, South Africa - March 14, 2025 - LexisNexis ® Legal & Professional , a leading global provider of information and analytics...
Media Release: LexisNexis South Africa Clinches Top Employer Certification for Second Year Running
LexisNexis South Africa Clinches Top Employer Certification for Second Year Running Legal technology company LexisNexis South Africa has been awarded the Top Employer Certification for the second consecutive year. This accolade reflects the organisation's ongoing dedication to creating an exceptional work environment and its commitment to excellence in employee conditions. This recognition involved a rigorous assessment...