In the multifaceted landscape of legal redress in South Africa, class actions have emerged as a significant avenue for achieving collective justice. These lawsuits, which allow multiple individuals with similar grievances to join forces, offer a mechanism for addressing systemic wrongdoing that may otherwise go unnoticed. By aggregating resources a… Read More

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has confirmed its previous ruling on MasterCard interchange fees, rejecting an request from MasterCard. This means that the prior finding that MasterCard's interchange charges are unfair will stand. The CAT rejected all of MasterCard's assertions, finding them to be unsubstantiated. This victory for businesses … Read More

The Competition Appeal Tribunal recently published its decision on Mastercard's interchange fees. The tribunal ruled that Mastercard committed anti-competitive practices by imposing excessive interchange fees on merchants. This judgment could have substantial implications for the payments industry, as it might result in lower costs for businesses a… Read More

Class actions and collective proceedings present a crucial avenue for redress when individuals face similar harm caused by the conduct of corporations. These legal mechanisms enable groups of claimants to pool their resources in seeking compensation or injunctive relief. In the UK, navigating the intricacies of these processes requires thorough awa… Read More