Singapore extends its own port limits and says it will act firmly if... Singapore extends its own port limits and says it will act firmly if... Singapore had also decided to expand its own port limits in response to Malaysia's action, he said, but only within its own area.
Two escape gallows over drugs after court flags inconsistencies Two escape gallows over drugs after court flags inconsistencies In the current case, two CNB officers each gave a differing account of how the drugs were handled after they were seized.
Woman's appeal over $25m assets rejected Woman's appeal over $25m assets rejected Top court agrees with earlier finding she tricked husband into signing deed.
Industrial building's collective sale gets nod from top court Industrial building's collective sale gets nod from top court It dismisses unit owner's bid to block deal and finds sale committee did not act in bad faith.
Top court dismisses appeal on arbitration award Top court dismisses appeal on arbitration award Court of Appeal rules in favour of Lesotho against firm seeking to restore award on mine leases.
Experts split over whether Android box apps are banned Experts split over whether Android box apps are banned Issue follows court order to block more illegal streaming websites.
11 Dec 2018 Court of Appeal upholds setting aside of investor-state arbitral award Swissbourgh Diamond Mines (Pty) Limited and others v Kingdom of Lesotho [2018] SGCA 81 was the first time the Singapore courts allowed an application to set aside an investor-State arbitration award on the merits.
11 Dec 2018 MAS proposes revisions to the exemption framework for cross-border business arrangements of capital markets intermediaries MAS is now proposing to switch the exemption regime from a case-by-case approval to a post-fact notification approach.
10 Dec 2018 Payment Services Bill 2018 The Bill, once passed, represents a significant milestone in consolidating, streamlining and modernising existing payments legislation as part of Singapore's payments roadmap to 2020.
07 Dec 2018 Mitigating the risks of subrogated claims by insurers This article discusses the benefits of using international arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism and third-party portfolio funding to cover costs of international arbitration.
07 Dec 2018 Arbitration clause in shareholders’ agreement does not preclude Court proceedings for same relief under Articles In BTY v BUA and other matters [2018] SGHC 213, the issue was whether or not the matter should proceed to litigation or arbitration.
07 Dec 2018 Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act - Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port Limits) (Amendment) Notification 2018 (S 790 of 2018) Published: 06 Dec 2018
Straits Times / 11 Dec 2018 Malaysia says it will take steps to de-escalate situation Singapore encouraged by this, reiterates call for KL to revert to status quo prior to Oct 25.
Straits Times / 11 Dec 2018 Appeal in scammer's case leads to new sentencing structure Judge factored into the new sentencing framework, among other things, the severe harm levels involved.
Straits Times / 10 Dec 2018 Silkroad Nickel slapped with writ of summons over reverse takeover fees The four plaintiffs are seeking, among others, for Far East Mining to transfer "a certain amount of the shares" that it holds in Silkroad Nickel as consideration for "introducer fees" in connection with the reverse takeover.
Straits Times / 09 Dec 2018 Court allows unwed mum's bid to take son to London A Singaporean woman will get to move to London with her child after the High Court allowed her appeal over that of the boy's New Zealand father.
Straits Times / 09 Dec 2018 Malaysia will resolve disputes based on law, says Mahathir A lot of people announce their borders off and on, and that causes a lot of disputes, so we will settle the disputes based on legal provisions and our rights: Dr Mahathir
Straits Times / 08 Dec 2018 S'pore IP watchdog rules 'Brent' can't be trademarked Singapore's intellectual property watchdog has handed down a ruling in a dispute over trademarks between two major American operators of market exchanges.
Criminal Law — Statutory offences Decision Date: 05 Dec 2018 Mohamed Affandi bin Rosli v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2018] SGCA 87
Contract — Breach Decision Date: 03 Dec 2018 Sun Electric Pte Ltd and another v Menrva Solutions Pte Ltd and another [2018] SGHC 264
Criminal Law — Statutory Offences Decision Date: 03 Dec 2018 Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Nabill bin Mohd Fuad [2018] SGHC 268
Criminal Law — Statutory Offences Decision Date: 30 Nov 2018 Public Prosecutor v Shah Putra bin Samsuddin [2018] SGHC 266
Civil Procedure — Further arguments Decision Date: 30 Nov 2018 ARW v Comptroller of Income Tax and another and another appeal [2018] SGCA 85
Shook Lin & Bok LLP 11 Dec 2018 MAS proposes revisions to the exemption framework for cross-border business arrangements of capital markets intermediaries MAS is now proposing to switch the exemption regime from a case-by-case approval to a post-fact notification approach.
Rajah & Tann 11 Dec 2018 Court of Appeal upholds setting aside of investor-state arbitral award Swissbourgh Diamond Mines (Pty) Limited and others v Kingdom of Lesotho [2018] SGCA 81 was the first time the Singapore courts allowed an application to set aside an investor-State arbitration award on the merits.
Supreme Court 10 Dec 2018 Supreme Court Case Summary: Mohamed Affandi bin Rosli v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2018] SGCA 87 CA by a 2:1 majority allows appeal against HC conviction of drug trafficking and abetment charges.
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore 10 Dec 2018 IPOS Case Summary: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. v Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. [2018] SGIPOS 20 It was held that the average consumer of the services in Singapore could not fail to be informed immediately by its use of the intended purpose and nature of the particular financial services.
Shook Lin & Bok LLP 10 Dec 2018 Payment Services Bill 2018 The Bill, once passed, represents a significant milestone in consolidating, streamlining and modernising existing payments legislation as part of Singapore's payments roadmap to 2020.
Singapore Academy of Law 10 Dec 2018 Journals Online: Novel issues of litigation and without prejudice privilege in multi-party civil proceedings This article discusses the novel issues raised by United Overseas Bank Ltd v Lippo Marina Collection Pte Ltd [2018] 4 SLR 391.
Income Tax Act - Income Tax (Exemption of Interest and Other Payments for Economic and Technological Development) (No. 2) Notification 2018 (S 801 of 2018) Published: 10 Dec 2018
Income Tax Act - Income Tax (Exemption of Interest and Other Payments for Economic and Technological Development) (Amendment No. 5) Notification 2018 (S 800 of 2018) Published: 10 Dec 2018
Income Tax Act - Income Tax (Exemption of Interest and Other Payments for Economic and Technological Development) (Amendment No. 4) Notification 2018 (S 799 of 2018) Published: 10 Dec 2018
Income Tax Act - Income Tax (Exemption of Interest and Other Payments for Economic and Technological Development) (Amendment No. 3) Notification 2018 (S 798 of 2018) Published: 10 Dec 2018
Income Tax Act - Income Tax (Exemption of Interest and Other Payments for Economic and Technological Development) (Amendment No. 2) Notification 2018 (S 797 of 2018) Published: 10 Dec 2018
Income Tax Act - Income Tax (Exemption of Interest and Other Payments for Economic and Technological Development) (Amendment) Notification 2018 (S 796 of 2018) Published: 10 Dec 2018
MAS: Consultation Paper on Proposed Revisions to the Exemption Framework for Cross-Border Business Arrangements of Capital Markets Intermediaries Effective: 04 Dec 2018
Law Soc: Public Consultation on Proposed Revisions to XBRL Filing Requirements and Data Elements Effective: 30 Nov 2018
Law Soc: Professional Deputies and Donees Scheme and the Role of a Certificate Issuer Effective: 01 Sep 2018
Law Soc: Second Townhall with Minister on 22 Nov for Further Feedback on Cost Proposals in the Civil Justice Commission Report Effective: 16 Nov 2018
From the Third to Fourth Industrial Revolution - Impact of technology on dispute resolution and lawyering, Maxwell Chambers, 13 Dec (1 public CPD point) Will advanced innovations substantially change the landscape of arbitration and dispute resolution practices?
Participate in Dispute Resolution: Strategic Conflict Management for Professionals (Module 1), SMC, 07-08 Jan (11.5 public CPD points) This intensive 2-day workshop offers you an opportunity to better understand the nature of conflicts and learn the latest and most effective techniques to end them.
Legal Professional Privilege, SMU Law Academy, 08 Jan (2 public CPD points) This talk will cover a number of recent developments in the law of legal professional and other types of privilege in the UK and Singapore
SMU School of Law's LL.M. Auditing Programme AY2018/2019 Term 2, SMU, 08 Jan-28 Mar (30 public CPD points) The SMU School of Law warmly invites you to apply to audit LL.M. courses offered in Term 1 of Academic Year 2018/2019.
The Rule against Recovery of Reflective Loss - Is it Necessary and has it Gone Too Far?, SAL, 09 Jan (1 public CPD point) Join Mr David Foxton,QC as he reviews the rule of law that prevents a shareholder from recovering under a cause of action for loss for which the company also has a cause of action.
6th Developments in IP Law Series, 10, 18, 29 Jan and 12 Feb, IP Academy (3 public CPD points per session) The series focuses on developments in Singapore and the UK, and where relevant, developments in the EU, US and Australia.