Tag: settlement
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POLL | Was Nkosana Makate’s decades-long fight against Vodacom worth it?
Introduction: The end of a landmark saga The long-running dispute between Nkosana Makate and Vodacom has reportedly moved toward a resolution with an out-of-court settlement. What began as a quest for recognition of an idea that would become the ubiquitous Please Call Me service evolved into a decades-long fight over fair compensation, corporate accountability, and…
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Was Makate’s Fight Worth It? Reexamining the Please Call Me Saga and Its Fallout
Introduction: A saga that captured a nation The Please Call Me saga—an emblem of innovation meeting corporate power—has finally reached a settlement after decades of public dispute. Nkosana Makate, who conceived the idea that launched one of South Africa’s most recognizable telecom features, and Vodacom, the mobile giant he challenged, have agreed to an out-of-court…
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UK Plans Longer Route to Refugee Settlement and Ends Automatic Family Reunification
Introduction: A shift in the asylum pathway The government says it will replace the current five-year route to indefinite leave to remain with a longer path for refugees to settle in the UK, contingent on contributing to society. Alongside this, the route that allowed refugees to automatically bring close relatives to the UK—suspended in September—will…
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Refugees Face Longer Route to UK Settlement Rights
What the changes mean for refugees seeking settlement The government has signalled a substantial overhaul of the asylum system, proposing a longer, contribution-based route for refugees to settle in the UK. Under the plan, refugees would no longer pass directly to indefinite leave to remain after five years. Instead, they would face a new, longer…
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Turnaround in the Massenet-Torstensson Saga: Lawsuits Dropped
The suits are dropped, ending a high-profile dispute The fashion world watched a dramatic legal saga unfold between Natalie Massenet, a 60-year-old powerhouse who built Net-a-Porter and reshaped online fashion, and Erik Torstensson, her Swedish partner who is 13 years younger. In August, Massenet took legal action in Los Angeles, claiming she had relied on…
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Tesla Quietly Settles Fatal Autopilot Crash Case Ahead of Jury Verdict
Overview of the Case A fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 with Autopilot engaged occurred in August 2019 in California, drawing scrutiny to the driver-assistance system. The vehicle, traveling at about 111 km/h, collided with a Ford Explorer Sport Trac that was performing a lane change. The crash caused the Explorer to roll, and…
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DAA Chief Kenny Jacobs Set to Receive €1 Million Settlement
Overview of the Settlement Proposal Kenny Jacobs, the chief executive of DAA, is reportedly on the brink of a significant departure from his role, with settlement proposals indicating he would receive around €1 million. This news comes amid an ongoing mediation process involving legal representatives of both Jacobs and the airport operator. Details of the…