Tristan Marot

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A Cautionary Tale: Navigating the Intersection of AI and Legal Research

In the rapidly evolving world of legal practice, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to play an instrumental role, offering promising opportunities to streamline research, facilitate case analysis, and improve efficiency. However, a recent magistrates court case, Parker v Forsyth N.O. & Others, serves as a pivotal reminder of the need to use these tools with … Continue reading

A non-life insurer can insure its first-party risks

A March 2023 decision of the Financial Services Tribunal found that there is no implied prohibition in the Insurance Act on ‘traditional’ insurers (not cell) underwriting risks for both its own first party risks and third party risks. Abacus Insurance Limited (“Abacus”), a traditional insurer, holds a non-life insurance licence, permitting it to underwrite third … Continue reading

Proving Factual Causation in Personal Injury Claims

In Nsibande v Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, the plaintiff sought damages for personal injuries sustained from allegedly falling off a moving train. The defendant denied liability, stating that the train doors were checked and found to be in working order, and that the doors were closed at the time of the alleged incident. … Continue reading
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