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Protest art or vandalism?
The interaction between art as a form of protest and legal boundaries In early March at the University of Cambridge, a painting of the...
Ntsiki Ntuli
Apr 9, 20243 min read
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Express yourself, but dress for success: Navigating workplace fashion
Freedom of expression includes the right to be heard, participate in society, and express oneself freely. American writer Susan Sontag...
Jessica Elvos
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Who owns what is posted on social media? TikTok for dummies
Terms of service documents on social media may be the fastest ticked “I agree” columns in the world, but who knows what they entail?...
Ira Garbers
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Counterfeiting and Luxury Fashion
Consumerism drives demand, and in our digital world it is so easy to be influenced to purchase goods that are currently trending. We all...
Siobhan De Bruyn
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Copyright Amendment Bill to President for approval
On Thursday the 29th of February, the National Council of Provinces voted in favour of the highly anticipated Copyright Amendment Bill....
Genevieve Rousseau
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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The Copyright Amendment Booklet
Once again, the students in the Stellenbosch Art Law Clinic are working on writing a new booklet which deals with the amendments that are...
Siobhan De Bruyn
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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Yes, and? Ariana Grande and Interpolation
Inspiration or stealing? The requirements for interpolation and sampling. In a previous blog post, the concepts of the doctrine of fair...
Bryce Crockart
Mar 2, 20243 min read
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Happy first birthday to the SALC!
What started as the brainchild of the University of Münster in Germany expanded and blossomed into a fully-fledged established society at...
Flavia Davids
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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Estate planning for art collectors
Estate duty tax, sometimes referred to as inheritance tax, is a tax that is imposed by the government on the transfer of a person's...
Emily Claire Anderson
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Doctrine of Fair Use
When can one use another's work? In 1984 a black and white photograph of Prince, the singer-songwriter, was snapped by Lynn Goldsmith....
Siobhan De Bruyn
Dec 4, 20235 min read
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Two million years of history, one continent
The British Museum is said to house the largest collection of historical artifacts in the world. Founded in 1753, it prides itself on...
Thato Khang
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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Taylor Swift: A prime example of how copyright functions in the music industry:
Copyright is a form of Intellectual Property that automatically protects works which meet set requirements. It differs from country to...
Siobhan De Bruyn
Sep 30, 20233 min read
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Art Law Lecture Series: GUS Gallery installment
On a rainy Thursday evening in Dorp Street, the Stellenbosch Art Law Clinic (SALC) hosted its first lecture for 2023. The event was...
Flavia Davids
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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Muses get bruises
Jane Birkin, the namesake of the iconic Hermès Birkin Bag, passed away this year on the 16th of July, sparking renewed interest in the...
Rebecca Bruens
Sep 29, 20233 min read
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Performer Protection: Contractual Factors to Consider to Successfully Protect Your Art
Table of Content Verbal/Oral Contracts are valid contracts Advantages of a written contract Consignment Agreements Performers’ rights...
Lilitha France
May 22, 20235 min read
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Tax can be Achievable: How to Navigate Income Tax as a Freelance Artist
Maximising Tax Benefits: A Freelance Artist's Guide to Navigating Income Tax under the Income Tax Act
Megan van Schalkwyk
May 11, 20238 min read
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