Employment Act changes give workers greater protection Employment Act changes give workers greater protection Updates reflect changing profile of S'pore's labour force, workplace practices: Minister
High Court rejects bid to stop bond payout over $1.46m home High Court rejects bid to stop bond payout over $1.46m home Judge says insurer AXA had no reason to wait for outcome of contractor's court application.
Deloitte Legal partners new local firm Sabara Law Deloitte Legal partners new local firm Sabara Law The practice's focus is on fields that are adjacent and complementary to Deloitte's international multi-disciplinary teams.
Drug abusers who don't commit other crimes could be sent for rehab Drug abusers who don't commit other crimes could be sent for rehab Under proposed changes to law, they would face shorter jail time, reintegrate sooner into society.
Higher fines for not reporting terror financing, suspicious transactions Higher fines for not reporting terror financing, suspicious transactions Laws being updated to beef up deterrence, boost fight against such crimes: Josephine Teo.
Move to streamline regulation of digital payment service providers Move to streamline regulation of digital payment service providers Digital payment service providers that fall outside current regulatory schemes can expect to be licensed under a new regime that was proposed...
21 Nov 2018 MAS issues Guidelines to facilitate provision of digital advisory services The Guidelines, issued on 8 Oct 18, apply to all financial institutions offering or seeking to offer digital advisory services in Singapore.
20 Nov 2018 Singapore finalises statutory bail-in regime for banks This alert will provide an overview of the application and timing of the statutory bail-in regime for banks, and a summary of the rules on temporary stays on termination rights.
20 Nov 2018 Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (Bill 49 of 2018) Introduced: 19 Nov 2018
20 Nov 2018 Banking Act - Banking (Exemption from Sections 15A and 15B) (No. 2) Order 2018 (S 761 of 2018) Published: 19 Nov 2018
Straits Times / 20 Nov 2018 Higher fines for not reporting terror financing, suspicious transactions Laws being updated to beef up deterrence, boost fight against such crimes: Josephine Teo.
Singapore Law Watch / 20 Nov 2018 ADV: CLAS Fellowship 2019 – Applications Open Apply now for a fulfilling year of pro bono criminal law work. Applications close on 30 November 2018.
Straits Times / 21 Nov 2018 High Court rejects bid to stop bond payout over $1.46m home Judge says insurer AXA had no reason to wait for outcome of contractor's court application.
Straits Times / 21 Nov 2018 Employment Act changes give workers greater protection Updates reflect changing profile of S'pore's labour force, workplace practices: Minister
Straits Times / 21 Nov 2018 New rules for housing developers to prevent money laundering Housing developers will bear more responsibilities and duties to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing from happening in the real estate sector under a Bill passed in Parliament yesterday.
Straits Times / 21 Nov 2018 SCDF to get more powers to identify patients, carry out job Under changes proposed by the Civil Defence and Other Matters Bill, officers can obtain the fingerprints or personal information of an unconscious person in a medical emergency.
Straits Times / 21 Nov 2018 Police investigating claims made by ex-PA officer for overseas buys The police are looking into the case of a People's Association (PA) former staff member who made questionable reimbursement claims for overseas purchases for Chingay 2017, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said yesterday.
Criminal Law — Statutory offences Decision Date: 15 Nov 2018 Mohd Aziz bin Hussain v Public Prosecutor [2018] SGCA 77
Companies — Capital Decision Date: 13 Nov 2018 International Healthway Corp Ltd v The Enterprise Fund III Ltd and others [2018] SGHC 246
Credit and Security — Money and moneylenders Decision Date: 13 Nov 2018 Evan Lim Industrial / Warehousing Development Pte Ltd v MWA Capital Pte Ltd and another [2018] SGCA 76
Civil Procedure – Pleadings Decision Date: 12 Nov 2018 Arovin Ltd and another v Hadiran Sridjaja [2018] SGHC(I) 9
Family Law — Matrimonial assets Decision Date: 12 Nov 2018 UMU v UMT and another appeal [2018] SGHCF 16
Ministry of Law 21 Nov 2018 Note on Realising the tangible value of intangible assets Innovation can disrupt established markets and players, but it also creates new opportunities. We have several schemes and initiatives to support enterprises in doing so.
Singapore Academy of Law 21 Nov 2018 The Past becoming the Present: Incorporating Terms by a Course of Dealing – Vinmar Overseas (Singapore) v PTT International Trading Pte Ltd [2018] SGCA 65 Apart from boldly restating the law on exclusive jurisdiction clauses, the CA also sought to state the law on contractual incorporation by a course of dealing.
Allen & Gledhill 21 Nov 2018 MAS issues Guidelines to facilitate provision of digital advisory services The Guidelines, issued on 8 Oct 18, apply to all financial institutions offering or seeking to offer digital advisory services in Singapore.
Linklaters 20 Nov 2018 Singapore finalises statutory bail-in regime for banks This alert will provide an overview of the application and timing of the statutory bail-in regime for banks, and a summary of the rules on temporary stays on termination rights.
Allen & Gledhill 20 Nov 2018 SGX consults on proposed introduction of “trade at close” functionality The consultation paper was released on 21 Sep 18, seeking comments on proposed amendments to the SGX Securities Trading Limited Rules. The consultation closed on 11 Oct.
Supreme Court 19 Nov 2018 Supreme Court Case Summary: Evan Lim Industrial / Warehousing Development Pte Ltd v MWA Capital Pte Ltd and another [2018] SGCA 76 CA dismisses creditor’s challenge to liquidators’ acceptance of the interest rates charged for a loan to a company by a licensed moneylender, finding that the creditor had failed to prove that the interest rates were excessive.
Undesirable Publications Act - Undesirable Publications (Prohibition) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S 762 of 2018) Published: 19 Nov 2018
Banking Act - Banking (Exemption from Sections 15A and 15B) (No. 2) Order 2018 (S 761 of 2018) Published: 19 Nov 2018
Medical and Elderly Care Endowment Schemes Act - Medical and Elderly Care Endowment Schemes (Approved Institutions) (Amendment No. 6) Notification 2018 (S 760 of 2018) Published: 19 Nov 2018
Medical and Elderly Care Endowment Schemes Act - Medical and Elderly Care Endowment Schemes (Medifund Committees) (Amendment No. 8) Order 2018 (S 759 of 2018) Published: 19 Nov 2018
Prisons Act - Prisons (Appointment of Lock-ups to be Places of Confinement) Notification 2018 (S 758 of 2018) Published: 19 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
Law Soc: President's Note on Civil Justice Reforms and UPDATED details of Townhalls on 8 November and 12 November Effective: 08 Nov 2018
Provost's Chair Professorial Lecture: Rights, Rites and Regulation: Singapore Public Law In The 21st Century, NUS, 21 Nov (1 public CPD point) This lecture explores the landscape of Singapore public law as it has developed within a ‘paternal democracy’ by highlighting its unique or unusual features.
Singapore Arbitrators - How Can They Remain Relevant In A Changing Regional Services Market?, SIArb, 22 Nov (1.5 public CPD points) Professor McCormick will share personal reflections on the market place dynamics which may govern success or failure for arbitration service providers in the region.
A Three-Part Workshop: Introduction to Distributed Ledger Technology, Smart Contracts and Cryptocurrencies, CIArb, 22 Nov (1 public CPD point) This workshop will demystify the essential aspects of the functioning of blockchains and distributed ledger technology, and examine any related legal and dispute resolution issues.
Breaking New Ground in Fraud Recovery Claims: Turning the Tables on Cyber Fraudsters, SAL, 26 Nov (1 public CPD point) Paul Lowenstein, QC will speak on ground-breaking developments in the fight against cyber-fraud as developed in CMOC v Persons Unknown and others [2018] EWHC 2230 (Comm).
Demystifying Blockchain - What it is, What it Does and What Does it Mean for International Commercial Disputes?, SAL, 27 Nov (1 public CPD point) Lawrence Akka, QC will speak on the history and rise of cryptocurrencies. Subsequently, he will discuss on blockchain, smart contracts and the technology behind bitcoin.
Introducing the Singapore Convention on Mediation, SIDRA, 27 Nov (3 public CPD points) This lecture will provide first-hand insight into the influential role that Singapore played in the new Convention’s origins within UNCITRAL Working Group II.