{"id":41897,"date":"2025-06-24T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/?p=41897"},"modified":"2025-06-24T10:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T08:12:49","slug":"pulse-june-2025-edition-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/pulse-june-2025-edition-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulse | June 2025 | Edition II"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The <em>Legally Speaking<\/em> podcast: Understanding contracts: Demystifying boilerplate clauses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this month\u2019s informative and commercially-focused episode, STBB\u2019s chief Content Writer and Legal Editor, <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/author\/samanthasstbb-co-za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Dr Samantha Smith<\/u><\/a>, explains the meaning, purpose, and value of boilerplate clauses. Incorporated in a wide range of commercial, property, and finance-related contracts, boilerplate clauses are central to interpreting and defining the scope of agreements. If you\u2019re a budding entrepreneur, businessperson, or property practitioner interested in deciphering legal jargon, tune in now for a clear and practical explanation!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iono.fm\/e\/1568305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Listen now<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Insolvency update: Are a surviving spouse\u2019s life insurance benefits protected from creditors?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the SCA was tasked with evaluating whether the benefits of a long-term life insurance policy are shielded from creditors following the sequestration of a joint estate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/pulse-insolvency-update-are-a-surviving-spouses-life-insurance-benefits-protected-from-creditors\/\"><u>Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Navigating co-parenting disputes during school holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The imminent mid-year school holidays provide a perfect opportunity for families to spend quality time together. For divorced or separated parents, disagreements over holiday contact are commonplace, especially in the absence of a formal agreement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/pulse-navigating-co-parenting-disputes-during-school-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Tell me more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Deal-making dynamics: Mergers versus acquisitions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>STBB\u2019s commercial law specialists regularly handle mergers and acquisitions. Though often grouped together, M&amp;As are legally distinct transactions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/blog-deal-making-dynamics-mergers-v-acquisitions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not too late to register for our next webinar!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this month\u2019s fascinating webinar, Director and corporate and commercial law expert, <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/lawyer\/andreas-tsangarakis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Andreas Tsangarakis<\/u><\/a>, explores the contentious and technical process of director removals. Paying specific attention to section 71(1) of the Companies Act, Andreas will explain how and why shareholders can remove directors. Far from straightforward, removing directors is subject to strict procedural safeguards and is increasingly scrutinised by the courts. 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