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The Laws of Life

The Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg is a legal show presented in an entirely fresh format. It's labelled 'Reality Law' as Garry interviews people who have lived through or experienced something incredible. At the same time their stories highlight how the legal implications can be used to serve you. Guests share intimate and often harrowing experiences and human tragedy and triumph are addressed. The format is exciting and energetic and the practical aspects of law are relayed with reference to real life situations.
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290 Episodes
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“Janet, YOU are a Special Angel!"

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This must listen, inspiring 7-minute interview by Garry Hertzberg highlights the kindness displayed by one human being to another with no expectation of reward.
9 Jun 2021 7 min

In Flux: Coronavirus - Contracts, Cancellations & Confusion

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The impact of Covid-19 on existing and future contracts is a serious challenge. Can companies declare Force Majeure or an Act of God in response to the claims and hurdles they face? The Coronavirus has turned our worlds upside down, and the worry is that this could become fertile ground…
24 Mar 2020 23 min

In Flux: Coronavirus - Rough Times! Money Worries?

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How are you going to deal with huge bills mounting up? Are you in danger of losing your car, your house, and the embarrassment of being unable to pay school fees? How are the banks reacting to this? Are the courts going to come down hard on us, and how…
24 Mar 2020 19 min

In Flux: Coronavirus - Tough Times! No Work No Pay?

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How far must employers go in standing by their employees? How can an employee claim benefit from an employer, and how long can an employer withstand the absence of its employees during these tough times? Can you insist on working from home? What are the respective legal rights and obligations?…
24 Mar 2020 17 min

In Flux: Coronavirus - Hard Times! Business Closure?

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Is your business facing the possibility of going bust during these unfortunate times? How can you save your company from being shut down? Is Business Rescue the way to go, or will creditors lose patience? What about personal guarantees signed? In studio with Garry is Colin Strime of Fluxmans Attorneys.
24 Mar 2020 22 min

#HolidayFavourites - Lawyers performing between the sheets

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Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg. In studio with Garry and team are lawyers Ian Allis and Tessa Kassel on the sexual behaviour in lawyers, with special guest Professor Johann Lemmer – founder and principal of the Academy of Sexology.
10 Dec 2019 19 min

#HolidayFavourites - How to legally silence your neighbour's barking dog

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Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg. Are your neighbours’ dogs driving you barking mad? What does the law say? Elbi has an “old needy bastard of a dog” that is all bark and no bite, but whose bark gives the neighbours a dog’s life. In studio…
3 Dec 2019 20 min

#HolidayFavourites - Sex at Work Single-Handedly?

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Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg. A special collaboration with Jonti Searll, the host of SexTalk on CliffCentral. According to a report in the NY Post, masturbating at work is a doctor-approved stress reliever. Should masturbation breaks become the new smoke breaks? Can you be disciplined…
26 Nov 2019 22 min

#HolidayFavourites - Can you beat a breathalyser?

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Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg. Can you trick a breathalyser? In studio with Garry and team are ‘The Breathalyser Guy’ Angus MacArthur, Howard Dembovsky of JP-SA.org, and @PigSpotter Cliff.
19 Nov 2019 22 min

#HolidayFavourites - Fowl Play

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Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg. What would you do if your neighbour’s crowing roosters and other fowl kept you awake? In studio are Anelle and Roger Hills, who took their neighbours to court.
12 Nov 2019 21 min

#HolidayFavourites - Sidesplitting Stories of Losing a Ton of Weight

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Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg. “I went from 146kgs to my now 55kgs and I have lost 50kgs and counting!” Is this the way to go? In studio with Garry and team, Tessa Kassel and Leslie-Anne Bennett share their stories.
5 Nov 2019 24 min

Trademark Battles

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Can Liverpool FC trademark ‘Liverpool'? Are chicken 'Hot Wings' likely to deceive? Garry Hertzberg discusses trademarks and the law, plus what can and can’t be trademarked with attorneys Sara-Jane Pluke (Partner and Head of Intellectual Property Department) and Koketso Molope (Associate Intellectual Property Law Department) - both of international law…
8 Oct 2019 42 min

How to Deal with Employees: Poor Performance, Incapacity & Ill Health

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Are you entitled to endless sick leave? What are the rights of employees and employers in cases of poor performance? In studio with Garry are Senior Associates Nadia Froneman and Tasso Anestidis from international law firm Eversheds Sutherland (Sandton). This show is presented in alliance with LegalTalkSA.
10 Sep 2019 44 min

The SA Mining Industry & the Law

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In studio with Garry are Attorneys Warren Beech (Partner and Head of Mining & Infrastructure), and Refiloe Vengeni (Senior Associate) - both of international law firm Eversheds Sutherland (Sandton). This show is presented in collaboration with Eversheds Sutherland and LegalTalkSA.
13 Aug 2019 49 min

Are Our Lawyers Performing (Between the Sheets)?

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In studio with Garry and team are lawyers Ian Allis and Tessa Kassel on the sexual behaviour in lawyers, with special guest Professor Prof Johann Lemmer - founder and principal of the Academy of Sexology.
4 Dec 2018 43 min

Ray Green: Founder of LegalTalkSA

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Well done LegalTalk SA on reaching 200k Facebook members! The group has reached a massive milestone - Ray Green talks to Garry and team about this achievement.
4 Dec 2018 10 min

Help the Disabled to Help You!

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A small fraction of our workforce is disabled. Hear about the benefits of employing people with disabilities. In studio with Garry and team is Attorney Johan Botes - Labour Law specialist of Attorneys Baker Mckenzie. Also joining is Joy Baloyi and Vicky Manzini of Leonard Cheshire Disability. This show is…
27 Nov 2018 26 min

Eskom: Fat-Cat Bosses Face Retrenchment

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Looking at retrenchment law in SA. In studio with Garry and team is Johan Botes - Labour Law specialist of Attorneys Baker Mckenzie. This show is presented in association with LegalTalkSA.
27 Nov 2018 28 min

Cross-examination of Rape Victims: Are they treated fairly?

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Joining Garry and team is Attorney Martin Hood to discuss how a defence lawyer, when cross-examining, aims to strengthen his client’s case and discredit the complainant’s evidence, but in the process we must balance fairness to the complainant, the accused and society. This show is presented in association with LegalTalkSA.
20 Nov 2018 25 min

New Law to Ban Firearms for Self-Defence

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Joining Garry and team is Attorney Martin Hood to discuss the draft Firearms Control Amendment, and how this impacts you and the firearms industry. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
20 Nov 2018 29 min
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