#covid19law

The world is in crisis. At Novation HQ (which, to be clear, is at different, isolated kitchen tables across the greater Cape Town) we’re reading, thinking, talking, planning, advising, supporting and swearing more than ever before. And on this page we’re happily sharing everything we found useful. If there’s something else you need help with, feel free to drop us a line.

WHAT A TIME
TO BE ALIVE

Managing risk in a crisis

Managing risk in a crisis

Some guidance on how to make important decisions in this clusterfuck of a situation. Here you will find the sources we are using to make decisions and some ideas on how to safeguard your business.

Things the South African government did

Things the South African government did

We keep track (more or less, things are changing quickly) of all the regulations and do a spot of analysis.

Contract management for COVID-19

Contract management for COVID-19

COVID-19 brought one of our favourite boilerplates out of obscurity and into the light. For lawyers and lovers of Latin, it is the vis major clause. If you prefer French, force majeure. If you prefer high drama, Act of God.

If life gives you lemons

If life gives you lemons

It is a bit hectic now, but before the end of this we bet we will be bored AF. Some ideas of things you could be doing for your business while you are ‘sheltering in place’ (wtf).

Lawyers! Don’t be a doos, be lekker!

Don’t be a doos, be lekker!

The current crisis is an opportunity for lawyers to demonstrate their worth. Here are some ideas how. Join the #complianoscopy movement!

Jou ma se hoes

Jou ma se hoes

Laughter is still the best medicine . Here you will find our favourite lighter moments. Not for sensitive readers, our sense of humor tends to be a bit dark.