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She completed her law degree while working as a domestic helper in Singapore

She completed her law degree while working as a domestic helper in Singapore

Ms Jayanthi Gamage studied for her law degree at the University of London while working as a domestic helper.

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ADV: Criminal Justice Forum: Discovery to Even the Playing Field

ADV: Criminal Justice Forum: Discovery to Even the Playing Field

<For members only> In this second Criminal Justice Forum, Justice Aedit Abdullah will deliver a keynote address on the evolving disclosure obligations by the Prosecution. A panel discussion will also explore topics which includes court expectations regarding discovery obligations and unused disclosed evidence by the Defence. 

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$3b money laundering accused Su Baolin handed 3 new charges, to plead guilty on April 29

$3b money laundering accused Su Baolin handed 3 new charges, to plead guilty on April 29

He is the fifth person in the probe – which saw more than $3 billion in cash and assets seized – who intends to plead guilty.

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Cordlife customers push for legal action

Cordlife customers push for legal action

At least two groups of customers are seeking advice over class-action lawsuits after more than 7,000 cord-blood units found to be damaged or at risk of being adversely affected.

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Aim of new rules on flexi-work requests is to draw more people into workforce, says work group

Aim of new rules on flexi-work requests is to draw more people into workforce, says work group

The Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests will help to unlock the potential of the local workforce.

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ADV: SUSS School of Law – Apply by 15 July

ADV: SUSS School of Law – Apply by 15 July

Kickstart your legal career with an SUSS Law Degree.

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MinLaw to better support training, upskilling of in-house lawyers: Shanmugam

MinLaw to better support training, upskilling of in-house lawyers: Shanmugam

Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam noted that the number of in-house counsel has grown over the years.

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ADV: Publication: Data Embassies: Purposes, Features and Limitations

ADV: Publication: Data Embassies: Purposes, Features and Limitations

This publication provides an overview of the still nascent concept that is data embassy, including its purposes, features, limitations and analogies with diplomatic missions from which inspirations are drawn, and includes a comprehensive mapping of the two primary data embassy models in operation today. Get your copy here. An issues paper on this topic is available for free download here.

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SGX RegCo proposes rule change to get firms to act on meetings called by shareholders

SGX RegCo proposes rule change to get firms to act on meetings called by shareholders

Listed companies may soon need to act within 21 days of getting requisition notice.

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20 years’ jail for habitual abuser who beat girlfriend to death

20 years’ jail for habitual abuser who beat girlfriend to death

The domestic violence turned fatal one night in January 2019, when M. Krishnan, battered Ms Mallika Begum Rahamansa Abdul Rahman to death.

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Ex-lawyer admits misappropriating over $525k from vulnerable client

Ex-lawyer admits misappropriating over $525k from vulnerable client

Soraya Hafsa Ibrahim pleaded guilty to three charges, including one charge of preparing legal documents when she had been disbarred as a lawyer.

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$3 billion money laundering case: Fourth accused set to plead guilty on April 30

$3 billion money laundering case: Fourth accused set to plead guilty on April 30

Chinese national Zhang Ruijin, 45, faces three charges of forging documents to cheat CIMB bank. The fake documents include two sale agreements for properties in Macau and a loan agreement stating he had borrowed funds from a Hong Kong company.

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When relatives fight over a family fund worth millions

When relatives fight over a family fund worth millions

The bitter fight was sparked after one of them cried foul for being short-changed, even though he got over $45 million.

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ADV: The Christopher Bathurst Prize 2024 (Win a two-week internship in London)

ADV: The Christopher Bathurst Prize 2024 (Win a two-week internship in London)

The Christopher Bathurst Prize, presented in collaboration between SAL and Fountain Court Chambers, is now accepting submissions for 15th edition of the annual essay writing competition! Open to all full-time law students of NUS, SMU, SUSS and young lawyers under 30 years old, this is your chance to showcase your legal prowess. The winner will win an all-expenses-paid two-week internship in London! Submissions close 28 June 2024 (4pm SGT). 

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What flexi-work requests must employers fairly consider under new rules?: askST Jobs

What flexi-work requests must employers fairly consider under new rules?: askST Jobs

The guidelines adopt a broad definition of flexible working arrangements that employers must fairly consider and be open to offering.

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High Court allows S$80 million sale of GSM Building to LHN’s Coliwoo

High Court allows S$80 million sale of GSM Building to LHN’s Coliwoo

Judicial Commissioner dismisses minority owners' objections to the sale, finds no evidence that transaction lacks good faith.

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Important money rule: No proof means it’s not yours

Important money rule: No proof means it’s not yours

Even if it is a deal with relatives or friends, written words count a lot and would decide whether the money is yours.

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Seatrium unit ordered to pay US$108 million in arbitration over equipment supply contracts

Seatrium unit ordered to pay US$108 million in arbitration over equipment supply contracts

The ruling was made by a tribunal operating under the rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. It comprised US$101 million in vendor termination fees, and US$7 million for ancillary, and legal and arbitration proceeding fees.

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ADV: Call for Papers: The Asian Journal on Mediation

ADV: Call for Papers: The Asian Journal on Mediation

The Asian Journal on Mediation 2024 is slated for publication in November 2024. Please send your submission to [email protected]. More information is available here.

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'Can I ask for less work?': What you need to know about new flexi-work guidelines from Dec 1

'Can I ask for less work?': What you need to know about new flexi-work guidelines from Dec 1

The new guidelines requiring all employers to take requests from employees for flexible work arrangements will take effect from Dec 1, 2024, and will allow employees to request to vary standard work arrangements in terms of workload, working hours and place of work.


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