Should we regulate AI? Can we? Should we regulate AI? Can we? Artificial intelligence is viewed by many as the defining technology of the 21st century. But how can we ensure that its benefits outweigh the...
Blockchains & cryptos: To regulate or not to regulate Blockchains & cryptos: To regulate or not to regulate There is growing pressure for more effective guidelines and rules to enhance investor protection.
Family Justice Courts is studying ways to get parents to comply with... Family Justice Courts is studying ways to get parents to comply with... Lawyers say new measures are critically needed as up to eight in 10 divorce cases they handle involve parents facing problems with seeing their...
High Court dismisses blogger's bid to strike out PM's libel suit High Court dismisses blogger's bid to strike out PM's libel suit Judge also struck out his counterclaim against the PM which argued that the libel suit is an abuse of the court process.
KL may seek international arbitration on water agreement, says minister KL may seek international arbitration on water agreement, says minister Malaysian Foreign Minister disagreed with Singapore's position that Malaysia lost the right to review the 1962 Water Agreement after it chose...
Guilty plea 'can be retracted during mitigation' Guilty plea 'can be retracted during mitigation' An accused person who has pleaded guilty can change his mind during mitigation without having to give valid and sufficient reasons for doing an...
26 Mar 2019 Journals Online: The problem with Rakna – The scope of the preclusive effect of Art 16(3) of the Model Law: Rakna Arakshaka Lanka v Avant Garde Maritime Services [2018] SGHC 78 This article explains why the decision to extend the preclusive effect of Art 16(3) of the the Model Law to a party that did not participate in the arbitration is erroneous.
26 Mar 2019 SICC: Unilateral mistake and algorithmic trading The SICC in B2C2 Ltd v Quoine Pte Ltd [2019] SGHC(I) 3 held that to determine the state of mind of a person in a case where acts of deterministic computer programs are in issue, the relevant state of mind is that of the programmer of the software...
26 Mar 2019 The New Payment Services Act, NUS, 16 Apr (1.5 public CPD points) The talk will touch on how the new Act will enhance the regulatory framework for payment services in Singapore, strengthen consumer protection and engender confidence in the use of e-payments.
26 Mar 2019 Delays and Liquidated Damages, RICS International, 16 Apr (1.5 public CPD points) This seminar will consist of two talks: the process of diligent programme management, and contract entitlement to claims arising from delays, the status of delay claims within the adjudication process, and possible approaches by the Court or...
26 Mar 2019 An Evening with Sir Robert Akenhead, CIArb, 11 Apr (1 public CPD point) Sir Robert Akenhead will discuss the differences between being a judge and an arbitrator.
Straits Times / 26 Mar 2019 Court to hear how accused was involved in firms' management Accused allegedly informed brokers that they would be responsible for any losses resulting from contra trades.
Straits Times / 26 Mar 2019 Duo exploited contra trading for nefarious ends, says prosecution Accused, lover allegedly tapped personal and business ties to control trading accounts.
Straits Times / 26 Mar 2019 Town council graft trial AMKTC ex-GM, businessman plead guilty Construction firms' director gave bribes to then GM for 2 years to secure contracts.
Straits Times / 25 Mar 2019 China's new investment law opens more doors: Experts Measures to facilitate foreign investment reflect Beijing's will to modernise, they say
Straits Times / 23 Mar 2019 Way govt data is managed under review This follows recent data breaches; deeper probe into how details of blood donors were exposed.
Straits Times / 25 Mar 2019 Engage qualified experts for tribunal: Forum The Disciplinary Tribunal and non-expert witnesses cannot be expected to make decisions on complex issues fairly.
Tort — Misrepresentation Decision Date: 21 Mar 2019 Liu Yanzhe and another v Tan Eu Jin and others [2019] SGHC 67
Criminal Law — Statutory offences Decision Date: 20 Mar 2019 Public Prosecutor v Sinniah a/l Sundram Pillai [2019] SGHC 79
Insolvency Law — Bankruptcy Decision Date: 19 Mar 2019 Re Andrla, Dominic and another matter [2019] SGHC 77
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Taking additional evidence Decision Date: 19 Mar 2019 Ranjit Singh Gill Menjeet Singh v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGHC 75
Injunction — Purposes for grant Decision Date: 18 Mar 2019 Debotosh Lodh v Boustead Services Pte Ltd and another [2019] SGHC 52
Drew & Napier LLC 26 Mar 2019 SICC: Unilateral mistake and algorithmic trading The SICC in B2C2 Ltd v Quoine Pte Ltd [2019] SGHC(I) 3 held that to determine the state of mind of a person in a case where acts of deterministic computer programs are in issue, the relevant state of mind is that of the programmer of the software...
Withers KhattarWong LLP 26 Mar 2019 European parliament approves landmark trade investment agreements between the EU and Singapore The EU-Singapore FTA and the EU-Singapore IPA will remove the majority of tariffs and duties between the trading areas and provide signicant investment protection and political risk mitigation for businesses investing between jurisdictions.
Singapore Academy of Law 26 Mar 2019 Journals Online: The problem with Rakna – The scope of the preclusive effect of Art 16(3) of the Model Law: Rakna Arakshaka Lanka v Avant Garde Maritime Services [2018] SGHC 78 This article explains why the decision to extend the preclusive effect of Art 16(3) of the the Model Law to a party that did not participate in the arbitration is erroneous.
Rajah & Tann 25 Mar 2019 Public consultation on Converged Competition Code for the media and telecommunication markets The present review of the Telecom Competition Code and the Media Market Conduct Code to develop a harmonised competition code that applies to both the Singapore telecommunication and media markets marks a further step towards taking a holistic...
Singapore Academy of Law 25 Mar 2019 Journals Online: Enforcing public takeover regulation: Reconciling public and private interests This article argues that there needs to be a clearer delineation between the potentially overlapping jurisdictions of UK, HK and Singapore of the takeover panels and the courts.
Singapore Academy of Law 25 Mar 2019 Journals Online: Contract law in Commonwealth countries: Uniformity or divergence? This article examines whether and in what areas the contract law of various Commonwealth jurisdictions has diverged (in the main, from English law) and, more importantly, why such divergence has occurred.
Remote Gambling Act 2014 - Remote Gambling (Exemption) (No. 4) Order 2019 (S 169 of 2019) Published: 25 Mar 2019
Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) (Prescribed International Organisations) Regulations 2019 (S 168 of 2019) Published: 25 Mar 2019
Serious Crimes and Counter-Terrorism (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2018 - Serious Crimes and Counter-Terrorism (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2018 (Commencement) Notification 2019 (S 167 of 2019) Published: 25 Mar 2019
Singapore Food Agency Act 2019 - Singapore Food Agency (Transfer Date) Order 2019 (S 166 of 2019) Published: 25 Mar 2019
Singapore Food Agency Act 2019 - Singapore Food Agency Act 2019 (Commencement) Notification 2019 (S 165 of 2019) Published: 25 Mar 2019
Banking Act - Banking (Licence Fees) (Amendment) Notification 2019 (S 164 of 2019) Published: 25 Mar 2019
Family Justice Courts Practice Directions Amendment No. 2 of 2019 - new paras 4(3), 96, 104(2), (3), 169(6) Effective: 25 Mar 2019
Law Soc: Supreme Court initiatives to facilitate court reporting and publicity of High Court judgments Effective: 15 Mar 2019
MAS: Consultation Paper on Draft Regulations for Mandatory Trading of Derivatives Contracts Effective: 13 Mar 2019
Sup Ct PD Amendment No. 1 of 2019 - Amendments to part II, VII and XXII and app A Effective: 15 Mar 2019
State Ct PD Amendment No. 1 of 2019: new PD 40, Form 9C, Form 9C(A), Form 9L in App A Effective: 30 Apr 2019
Damages in M&A Disputes, MDD Forensic Accountants, 25 Mar (1 public CPD point) This seminar looks at the accounting issues which can give rise to disputes between buyers and sellers of companies and how the resulting claims can be quantified.
NUS Pracademic Legal Update Seminar Series: Impact of AI Developments on Legal Practice in Singapore, NUS, 25 Mar (1 public CPD point) This talk discusses the range of applications of AI in legal education, legal research and legal practice and engages participants as to the strengths and possible limitations of the use of AI in the law.
BOOK: Legal Skills: A Complete Guide, Sim Khadijah Binte Mohammed (gen ed), Sweet & Maxwell Asia Provides a user-friendly and practical step-by-step guide to the essentials of Singapore legal process, the tools available to excel and practical guidance on advocacy strategies.
Report: Law Reform Committee on Report on Certain Issues Concerning Costs in Arbitration-Related Court Proceedings, SAL The Committee proposes reforms to 2 questions: (1) lack of guidance on how the court should approach the question of costs; (2) Courts and tribunals lack jurisdiction to make costs orders.
Navigating IP Issues on Social Media Platforms, IP Academy, 26 Mar (3 public CPD points) Featuring a panel of distinguished and knowledgeable speakers, participants can expect to learn about cultural and IP dimensions when understanding social media.
Evolution of Dispute Resolution Contractual Provisions in Standard Forms For Construction and Engineering Contracts, SCL, 27 Mar (1.5 public CPD points) Mediation, international arbitration and adjudication are all relatively recent entrants in the history of dispute resolution for construction and engineering contracts.