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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.

18 years’ jail, 24 strokes of cane for man who sexually assaulted step-niece

18 years’ jail, 24 strokes of cane for man who sexually assaulted step-niece

The 39-year-old man pleaded guilty to two charges of aggravated sexual assault by penetration and one charge of outrage of modesty.

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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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Second jail term for ex-lawyer who deceived company director into giving him $13,400

Second jail term for ex-lawyer who deceived company director into giving him $13,400

Former lawyer Leong Wai Nam, now 56, was struck off the rolls in 2010.

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Pritam Singh appoints ex-prosecutor to defend him in court over his alleged lies to Parliament

Pritam Singh appoints ex-prosecutor to defend him in court over his alleged lies to Parliament

Opposition leader Pritam Singh was charged on March 19 with two counts of lying to the parliamentary committee.

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‘Huge role’ for lawyers in green transition, carbon markets: Temasek CEO

‘Huge role’ for lawyers in green transition, carbon markets: Temasek CEO

Temasek’s chief executive Dilhan Pillay says lawyers will be integral in shaping governance standards and legal frameworks for ESG (environmental, social and governance).

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High Court dismisses Chinese businessman’s claims against Huttons and agent in misrepresentation suit

High Court dismisses Chinese businessman’s claims against Huttons and agent in misrepresentation suit

Dispute concerns sale and purchase of S$5.1m condo unit at Lloyd Sixty-Five which he was granted an option to purchase and had made payments amounting to S$1.5m.

ADV: SUSS School of Law – Apply by 15 July

ADV: SUSS School of Law – Apply by 15 July

Champion social justice with an SUSS Law Degree.

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Public invited to give feedback on newly proposed racial harmony laws

Public invited to give feedback on newly proposed racial harmony laws

Areas include safeguards against foreign influence, restraining orders against harmful content.

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$3 billion money laundering case: Third accused convicted, sentenced to 13 months’ jail

$3 billion money laundering case: Third accused convicted, sentenced to 13 months’ jail

Chinese national forfeits $8m of assets to the state as part of plea offer.

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Data gaps, privacy needs of the rich make anti-money laundering checks tough, say agencies

Data gaps, privacy needs of the rich make anti-money laundering checks tough, say agencies

Property agents and observers say existing measures may not be foolproof amid a lack of resources, manpower and expertise.

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All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules

All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules

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

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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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DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15

DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15

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

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Over 470 youth arrested for sexual crimes in 2023; offenders’ exposure to porn cited as a reason

Over 470 youth arrested for sexual crimes in 2023; offenders’ exposure to porn cited as a reason

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.

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ADV: SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership and Strategy Programme 2024

ADV: SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership and Strategy Programme 2024

Globalisation and the economic shift to Asia offer new opportunities for law firms and in-house counsel, but also bring challenges like cost pressures, competition, and talent retention. Legal professionals must now combine technical expertise with strong leadership to navigate this evolving landscape. The SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership & Strategy Programme each offer a two-day intensive management course tailored for law firm partners, general counsel, and legal service officers to address their needs in this context.

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MoneySmart fails to stop former exec from working for rival; court says non-compete clause ‘unreasonable’

MoneySmart fails to stop former exec from working for rival; court says non-compete clause ‘unreasonable’

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


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