'Can I ask for less work?': What you need to know about new flexi-work... 'Can I ask for less work?': What you need to know about new flexi-work... The new guidelines requiring all employers to take requests from employees for flexible work arrangements will take effect from Dec 1,...
High Court dismisses Chinese businessman’s claims against Huttons and... High Court dismisses Chinese businessman’s claims against Huttons and... 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...
MoneySmart fails to stop former exec from working for rival; court says... MoneySmart fails to stop former exec from working for rival; court says... The non-compete clause in the employment contract was too wide, said the court.
Late chief justice Yong Pung How remembered by mentees for his kindness... Late chief justice Yong Pung How remembered by mentees for his kindness... The book, which details Mr Yong’s career milestones, was written, compiled and edited by Senior Judge Andrew Phang, who retired as justice...
Two lawyers suspended 3 years each for misleading court, wasting time... Two lawyers suspended 3 years each for misleading court, wasting time... The lawyers did not tell the court about a settlement agreement they had reached until they were questioned during the hearing.
High Court dismisses appeal by firm whose claim for $1.3m in refunds... High Court dismisses appeal by firm whose claim for $1.3m in refunds... The Inland Revenue of Authority disallowed the claims in 2020 on the basis that there was no conclusive evidence of a supply of the goods,...
Business Times / 25 Apr 2024 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.
Straits Times / 25 Apr 2024 $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.
Straits Times / 25 Apr 2024 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.
Singapore Law Watch / 25 Apr 2024 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...
Straits Times / 24 Apr 2024 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.
Straits Times / 24 Apr 2024 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.
Singapore Rules of Court – A Practice Guide (2023 Edition) Digital The 'Singapore Rules of Court: A Practice Guide' offers incisive commentaries on the Rules of Court 2021, which features a quick reference format that makes it a handy court companion for the bench and practitioners.
Civil Litigation Update: Obtaining an injunction or other discretionary remedy by judgment in default The latest March issue of the Civil Litigation Update (CLU) discusses the differences between the procedure in the RoC 2014 and RoC 2021 in relation to applications for judgment in default. Past issues of CLU are also available here on LawNet.
Sadhana Rai: Finding her Calling A champion of pro bono lawyering, she receives the Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award. Read more.
Data Protection – Protection obligation Decision Date: 22 Apr 2024 Payroll2U Pte. Ltd. [2024] SGPDPCS 2
Insolvency Law — Winding up Decision Date: 22 Apr 2024 Park Hotel CQ Pte Ltd (in liquidation) and others v Law Ching Hung and another suit [2024] SGHC 105
Criminal Law — Statutory offences Decision Date: 19 Apr 2024 Public Prosecutor v Ravivarma Govindan [2024] SGHC 99
Land — Strata titles Decision Date: 19 Apr 2024 Silvester Selvan s/o Jeyaperagasam and others v Hilda Loe Associates Pte Ltd and others [2024] SGHC 104
WongPartnership LLP 24 Apr 2024 Unpacking Directors’ Duties to Creditors: A Close Look at the OP3 International Decision The Court of Appeal, in Foo Kian Beng v OP3 International Pte Ltd (in liquidation) [2024] SGCA 10, comprehensively considered the contours of a director’s duty to consider the interests of creditors in certain circumstances (Creditor Duty)....
Rajah & Tann 24 Apr 2024 Guide to Lending and Security in Southeast Asia This Guide provides a useful overview of key legal and regulatory requirements concerning lending and security in Southeast Asia, focusing on Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
WongPartnership LLP 23 Apr 2024 New Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests Effective December 2024 On April 16, 2024, the Singapore Government accepted all 10 recommendations by the Tripartite Workgroup on the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests (Guidelines). These mandatory Guidelines come into effect on December 1,...
Rajah & Tann 23 Apr 2024 Business Collaborations for the Greener Good: CCCS issues Environmental Sustainability Collaboration Guidance Note On March 1, 2024, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) released its Environmental Sustainability Collaboration Guidance Note (“ESCGN”). It aims to provide clarity to businesses on CCCS's...
Drew & Napier LLC 22 Apr 2024 Director’s Duties: Shareholders Interest a Proxy of Company’s Best Interests? Not Always, Depending on its Solvency In Foo Kian Beng v OP3 International Pte Ltd (In liquidation) [2024] SGCA 10, the Singapore Court of Appeal dismissed the Appellant’s appeal and held up the findings by the Judge of the General Division of the High Court of Singapore that a...
Rajah & Tann 22 Apr 2024 MAS Targets to Repeal RFMC Regime on 1 August 2024, Shares Implementation and Transitional Arrangements The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently announced its intention to repeal the regulatory regime for Registered Fund Management Companies (“RMFC”) on 1 August 2024. This update highlights key points RFMCS should note and action to...
Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) (Tax Free World Association Asia Pacific Exhibition and Conference 2024) (Exemption) Order 2024 (S 338 of 2024) Published: 22 Apr 2024
Town Council of Chua Chu Kang (Conservancy and Service Charges) (Amendment) By-laws 2024 (S 337 of 2024) Published: 22 Apr 2024
Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Cross Border Movements of Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S 336 of 2024) Published: 19 Apr 2024
Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S 335 of 2024) Published: 19 Apr 2024
Rapid Transit Systems (Creation of Rights) (No. 2) Notification 2024 (S 334 of 2024) Published: 19 Apr 2024
SILE CPTL Implementation Plan Consultation Paper - Invitation to feedback Submit feedback at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CPTL_Survey. Closes: 24 Apr 2024.
MAS: Notice PSN02 Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Digital Payment Token Service Effective: 2 April 2024
MAS: Response on Proposed Amendments to Payment Services Regulations 2019, Notices issued under the PSA 2019 or MAS Act, and Proposed New Regulations on Exemptions for a Specified Period MAS Response Date: 2 April 2024
MAS: Response to Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Payment Services Regulations MAS Response Date: 2 April 2024
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