It marks Singapore's long-planned leadership transition to 4G political team.

The rules will cover formal requests for flexible work arrangements, and the processes to submit and evaluate these, but not govern the outcome.

One was that youth were being exposed early to sexually explicit materials or adult sexual activity, and the other was their access to inappropriate or inaccurate information about sexual behaviours and relationships.

As the representative body of the legal profession in Singapore, the Singapore Academy of Law is keenly aware of the need to develop a new way of training lawyers so they can compete, advance and climb up the value chain. 

Companies must prove illegal acts like stealing data were committed and that these led to losses.

The non-compete clause in the employment contract was too wide, said the court.

The verdict will be delivered on May 10.

The book, which details Mr Yong’s career milestones, was written, compiled and edited by Senior Judge Andrew Phang, who retired as justice of the Court of Appeal in 2022.

Government takes firm view against violence, Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam says, stressing every community is equal.

Mr Terence Tan who is a director at law firm Robertson Chambers, intends to focus on his career as a litigation lawyer and also spend time with his children.

Among the six new charges that Wang Baosen faces is one charge of allegedly lying to the authorities during investigations. 

The lawyers did not tell the court about a settlement agreement they had reached until they were questioned during the hearing.

One of the concerns is that AI software will start assimilating material that would otherwise be copyrighted, and adversely impact the livelihood of existing authors and publishers.

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Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam said people understand that the law is very targeted and there are safeguards in place.

Acra’s guidelines stipulate what is required by corporate service providers helping an individual register a company.

Are Singapore’s upcoming tripartite guidelines on flexible work arrangements the answer? The question is not whether we should have flexible work arrangements, but how, says the authors.

Two men convicted in Singapore’s largest money laundering case surrendered more than $170 million worth of assets in total to the state, after they pleaded guilty earlier this week.

Cypriot national Su Haijin will forfeit over $165m, or 90% of his assets, to the state.

Su, originally from China, became a Cambodian national on Oct 7, 2019. In addition to a Cambodian passport, he also holds passports from China and Vanuatu. 

Draft laws aim to curb adverse influences, major interruptions in essential services.

The court added that Seet did not qualify for the alternative sentence of life imprisonment as the man has never claimed that he was a mere drug courier. 

The gambling restrictions apply to those receiving criminal legal aid from the Public Defender's Office or under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme administered by Pro Bono SG.

The Court of Appeal overturned his conviction on a lesser charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt.

The 32-year-old is the first of 10 foreign nationals to be convicted over a probe, led by the Commercial Affairs Department, that saw more than $3 billion in cash and assets seized.

Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo said it was a mischaracterisation that the changes to the law were for mental health management.

New offences introduced target irresponsible subscribers, middlemen and errant retailers.

GST charged on the affected transactions ranged from below $1 to about $1,500.

Central bank amends regulations to expand the scope of payment services under its regulation.

Making online spaces less anonymous makes it easier to hold individuals accountable for harmful actions and deter others from engaging in similar behaviour, says this law expert.

Politician Lim Tean said he took the advice of his counsel that he should not give evidence at the disciplinary hearing.

Sister of his wife also fell prey; offences committed when each victim was a child.

Su, who allegedly jumped from bungalow balcony, also holds around S$3.8 million in criminal proceeds with the three local banks.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said legislation which set out the legal basis and safeguards for such sharing also comes into effect on April 1.

Court orders man to transfer flat to ex-wife, saying needs of the kids living with her are important.

Mr Peter Ezekiel, who was called to the Bar in May 1996, had been suspended from practice since 2019.

Act has been used in cases where witnesses refuse to provide evidence for fear of reprisal.

Ex-CEO Wong Weng Sun and then Jurong Shipyard senior general manager Lee Fook Kang face five charges each.

The Court of Appeal agreed with the High Court that the inmates have no legal standing to bring the challenge.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said on March 27 it will be investigating whether there has been an infringement of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.

The Dali container ship crashed into one of the pillars of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26.

A High Court judge in October 2023 refused bail for Vang, saying there was a risk of Vang absconding as he had obtained passports from Turkey, Vanuatu and Cambodia.

Justice David Wolfe Rivkin's areas of legal expertise include international arbitration, international litigation, public international law, joint venture and shareholder disputes, and business and human rights.

Mr Lum Kok Seng is listed as managing director of Lum Chang Holdings – a property management, interior design and construction firm – on the company’s website.

It will give timely insights for decision-making, test how much data can be used to verify reporting.

Hyflux's claims against founder and former chief executive Olivia Lum and former auditor KPMG will be jointly tried by the same High Court judge at the same time.

Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said the Ministry of Home Affairs had spoken with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 24 and said the Israeli embassy had to take down its post immediately.

These are under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which makes it an offence for public servants to accept gifts from someone involved with them in an official capacity.

DPM Wong was speaking at the launch of Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC's fund-raising efforts for humanitarian aid for Gaza, organised in collaboration with local charity Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation.

Mr Gabriel Silas Tang Rafferty cannot submit a fresh application to be admitted as a lawyer in Singapore for at least five years.

The guide addresses concerns raised by industry players about AI-related data privacy and public awareness.

The man was jailed for six weeks for sneaking three people into Swift’s Eras Tour concert at the National Stadium on March 4.

Hailed as a major milestone, agreements resolve longstanding sensitive issues.

World's top court is set to give first-ever opinion on states' legal obligations on issue.

Lack of corroborative evidence, says judge; girl's testimony not so 'unusually convincing'.

Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan, 45, is said to have dishonestly concealed from MFA in December 2022 that a package containing boxes of Panadol sent from Singapore to Beijing via the diplomatic bag service was for a personal acquaintance.

Cordlife was recently thrust into the spotlight after the Ministry of Health began investigations into the company’s processes.

Leong Wai Nam, 56, who was struck off the rolls in 2011, received the money after telling the 59-year-old director he would help him in a civil suit against another company, identified as Hao Tai Construction.

On March 20, Kong Chee Kian, who was referring to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his comment, was sentenced to four months’ jail. He pleaded guilty to one charge of inciting violence electronically.

A recent survey found gaps in the cyber-security preparedness of local organisations.

Alleged untruths are in relation to lying controversy involving ex-MP Raeesah Khan.

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was charged on March 19 with two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee.

They say WP leader not likely to be jailed, but there could be an impact at the polls.

Under the Town Councils Act, the owner or tenant of a flat who fails to pay charges or interest owed to the town council within 14 days from the date a written demand is served on him can be fined up to $1,000.

The case of card recording at a casino is believed to be the first of its kind in courts here.

This is believed to be the Republic’s first concluded prosecution linked to the American pop star’s Eras Tour.

The penalties need to be ramped up. We can also use technology to track down the users and suppliers of e-cigarettes, says the author.

Case spotlights importance of preparing a lasting power of attorney while one is competent.

It pays to get your lasting power of attorney and will in order when you are still able.

Flexibility, change in social attitudes could help workers face that age without dread.