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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Navigating the Path to Equitable Retirement in South Africa
While the impending introduction of the Two-Pot Retirement System marks a significant milestone in addressing the reality that only six per cent of South Africans can currently retire comfortably, there are growing concerns about delays in implementation and whether...
Strengthening your conveyancing practice: combatting property scams in South Africa
Introduction Conveyancers in South Africa are entrusted with the critical task of facilitating property transactions and protecting the interests of their clients. However, the prevalence of property frauds and scams poses significant challenges to conveyancers...
Outpacing Cyber Threats
Cyber security threats are on the rise, and organisations are on the back foot. This emerged at our latest LexisNexis webinar, which unpacked cyber security management strategies for more resilient organisations. Panellists, cyber security, Risk & GRC Consultant...
LexisNexis South Africa Celebrates a Year of Excellence in Innovation
In 2024, we witnessed the introduction of landmark legislation, the rapid evolution of regulatory and compliance frameworks, and groundbreaking thought leadership shaping responses to these transformative changes. A brief overview of our regulatory landscape...
LexisNexis South Africa Shines at Oliver Top Empowerment Awards for Pioneering Digital Transformation
LexisNexis South Africa has been recognised at this year’s Oliver Top Empowerment Awards for its outstanding contributions to digital transformation. The leading legal tech organisation was honoured with the Top Empowered Company: Digital Transformation of the...
Balancing AI and Human Judgment: Ethical Considerations in the Legal Profession
AI has made monumental leaps in the brief history of its existence, and it will only become increasingly more sophisticated and capable. In what researchers from Codex–The Stanford Centre for Legal Informatics called a watershed moment, GPT-4, passed the Uniform...
The Imperative of Minimum Wages and Community Service in South Africa's Legal Profession
South Africa's legal profession is at a new crossroads. The imminent amendments proposed by the Legal Practice Council are not just bureaucratic shifts but a call for a more egalitarian, just, and inclusive legal system. Central to this debate is the issue of a...
Legal Conveyancing in South Africa and the Pivotal Role of Technology
In the complex and changing South African legal landscape, the significance of conveyancing— the legal process involving the transfer of property ownership— cannot be overstated. This critical legal facet underpins the security and sanctity of home ownership, a...
LexisNexis South Africa Levels Up with Global Security Certification
LexisNexis SA, provider of legal and compliance technology in the country, has enhanced its offerings to align with global standards through the acquisition of an ISO 27001 certification. This internationally recognised standard outlines criteria for a quality...
Empowering the Next Generation of Legal Professionals
LexisNexis South Africa Awards Rule of Law Foundation Grant to SAC-IAWJ Mentorship Program We are excited to share with you a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering talent within the legal community. We are delighted to announce that we...