How will the judge decide? Law firms look to big data How will the judge decide? Law firms look to big data Legal experts and computer scientists are developing tools they believe will give lawyers an edge by data-mining past decisions to predict...
Dedicated body to level up corporate governance standards Dedicated body to level up corporate governance standards 18-member Corporate Governance Advisory Committee unveiled on Tuesday; it will act mainly as an advocacy body.
Drug trafficker found to be a mere courier, but apex court upholds... Drug trafficker found to be a mere courier, but apex court upholds... There was no evidence to show that Zamri, 44, had resolved to do more than deliver drugs at the point of his arrest: CJ Menon.
High roller can now contest casino's $10m suit High roller can now contest casino's $10m suit The High Court has set aside a $10 million default judgment against an Australian-Chinese tycoon for alleged casino debts and allowed his appeal...
Ex-Georgian PM's suit to have case heard in S'pore court dismissed Ex-Georgian PM's suit to have case heard in S'pore court dismissed Former Georgian prime minister Bidzina Ivanishvili failed to have a lawsuit against a Swiss bank involving a US$1.1 billion (S$1.5 billion) trust...
Singapore to tighten audit, valuation rules Singapore to tighten audit, valuation rules SGX proposing second audit on listed companies if things seem amiss.
22 Feb 2019 State owned enterprises in investment arbitration: public entities, private justice?, 27 Feb, CIArb (1 public CPD point) This seminar will provide an up-to-date analysis of the existing case law and provide practical guidance as to the issues that are likely to arise in these cases in the future.
22 Feb 2019 New exemption in Financial Advisers Regulations for entities from ASEAN participating countries providing financial advisory service under approved arrangements
22 Feb 2019 Lunchtime Talk with Prof Gary Born, SIAC, 7 Mar (1 public CPD point) Professor Born will examine choice of law issues in international arbitration, including the law applicable to the arbitration agreement, the procedural law of the arbitration..
Business Times / 22 Feb 2019 Hyflux gets court order for April 5 scheme meeting Justice Aedit Abdullah also ruled that holders of Hyflux's S$400 million perpetual preference shares issued in 2011 and S$500 million perpetual capital securities issued in 2016 will be schemed as one class.
20 Feb 2019 MAS releases FAQs on opt-in regime for accredited investors, extends transition to 7 April 2019 Fis to implement the opt-in regime for existing clients by 3 mths, such that FIs will have up to 7 Apr, instead of 8 Jan, to provide existing clients with the option to opt out of being treated by the FI as an AI.
19 Feb 2019 BOOK: Financial Services Law & Regulation, Dora Neo, Hans Tjio and Lan Luh Luh (eds), Academy Publishing This book brings together leading academics and practitioners in Singapore in the area of financial regulation, where there may have been a lacuna in Singapore treatises.
Straits Times / 22 Feb 2019 Healthstats founders lose bid to sue directors Judge rules that the ousted duo brought up the suit to retaliate against their removal.
Business Times / 22 Feb 2019 Hyflux gets court order for April 5 scheme meeting Justice Aedit Abdullah also ruled that holders of Hyflux's S$400 million perpetual preference shares issued in 2011 and S$500 million perpetual capital securities issued in 2016 will be schemed as one class.
Business Times / 22 Feb 2019 2019 M&As may still top 2018's, with property dominating deals Lawyers cite slowing China growth, Beijing clampdown for softer market, although outbound M&A from Singapore expected to be active.
Straits Times / 22 Feb 2019 Time to update PDPA: Forum First, Singapore should consider instituting a chief information commissioner, in charge of the protection of personal data across public and private institutions, similar to India, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Straits Times / 21 Feb 2019 MOH seeks review of doc's $100,000 fine case with wide implications The SMC submitted its application yesterday, asking the High Court to review the case and the tribunal's judgment - and make revisions if necessary - even though the usual timeframe for such an appeal has passed.
Business Times / 21 Feb 2019 Reits sector gets big boost from lifting of sunset clause on tax exemption Extension of other tax perks also cheered, but some say Budget moves may not be enough to draw trust and Reit listings, especially from aircraft leasing sector.
Land — Strata Titles Decision Date: 23 Aug 2019 Teo Mei Ling Karen and others v Low Kwang Tong and another [2018] SGHC 186
Civil Procedure — Injunctions Decision Date: 15 Feb 2019 Oro Negro Drilling Pte Ltd and others v Integradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro, SAPI de CV and others [2019] SGHC 35
Criminal Law – Statutory offences Decision Date: 15 Feb 2019 Public Prosecutor v Moad Fadzir bin Mustaffa and another [2019] SGHC 33
Building and Construction Law – Statutes and regulations Decision Date: 14 Feb 2019 United Integrated Services Pte Ltd v Civil Tech Pte Ltd and another [2019] SGHC 32
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing Decision Date: 13 Feb 2019 GCO v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGHC 31
Contempt of Court — Scandalising the court Decision Date: 13 Feb 2019 Attorney-General v Ong Wui Teck [2019] SGHC 30
Withers KhattarWong LLP 22 Feb 2019 2019 Singapore Budget: Asset and wealth management implications 2019 The 2019 Singapore Budget is clearly supportive of the local asset and wealth management industry and it positions Singapore well amongst its international peers.
Allen & Gledhill 22 Feb 2019 New exemption in Financial Advisers Regulations for entities from ASEAN participating countries providing financial advisory service under approved arrangements
Allen & Gledhill 21 Feb 2019 MAS prescribes conditions for deferring reporting of customer/counterparty information relating to OTC derivatives contracts The regulatory framework for reporting of OTC derivatives contracts is set out in Part VIA of the SFA..
Rajah & Tann 21 Feb 2019 European Union-Singapore Free Trade Agreement – 2019 ratification and opportunities After a decade of negotiations, the EU-Sg FTA was signed on 19 Oct 18. Thi update highlights the impact of the EUSFTA on exports to the EU.
Allen & Gledhill 20 Feb 2019 MAS releases FAQs on opt-in regime for accredited investors, extends transition to 7 April 2019 Fis to implement the opt-in regime for existing clients by 3 mths, such that FIs will have up to 7 Apr, instead of 8 Jan, to provide existing clients with the option to opt out of being treated by the FI as an AI.
Allen & Gledhill 20 Feb 2019 Changes to Goods and Services Tax Act to extend GST to overseas services from 1 January 2020 and enhance IRAS investigation powers from 1 January 2019 GST on imported services will be introduced through a Reverse Charge mechanism for B2B imported services, and an OVRregime for B2C imported services.
Income Tax Act - Income Tax (Concessionary Rate of Tax for Financial Sector Incentive Companies) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S 111 of 2019) Published: 20 Feb 2019
Income Tax Act - Income Tax (Concessionary Rate of Tax for Financial Sector Incentive Companies) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S 110 of 2019) Published: 20 Feb 2019
Infrastructure Protection Act 2017 - Infrastructure Protection (Protected Areas and Protected Places) (Photography) (Exemption) Order 2019 (S 109 of 2019) Published: 20 Feb 2019
Common Gaming Houses Act - Common Gaming Houses (Exemption) Notification 2019 (S 108 of 2019) Published: 19 Feb 2019
ACRA: Financial Reporting Practice Guidance No. 1 of 2019 - adoption of significant new accounting standards on revenue and financial instruments Effective: 1 Feb 2019
Family Justice Courts Practice Directions Amendment No. 1 of 2019 - new paras 12(1), 15(6)(b), 17(3)(f), 18(2), 19(1) and (4), 76, 86(2) and 116; Forms 4, 64-1 to 64-4, 246A Effective: 17 Jan 2019
Damages in M&A Disputes, MDD Forensic Accountants, 25 Feb (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.
Wellbeing Week - Practise Well: Lessons on Longevity in the Legal Profession, SAL, 25 Feb (1 public CPD point) Aimed at junior legal professionals, this session introduces an awareness of the common pressures they face, as well as practical strategies to deal with them.
Wellbeing Week - Lead Well: Policies and Practices for a Thriving Legal Team, SAL, 26 Feb (1 public CPD point) Ms Spearing will be sharing with partners and management policies and practices that work for other law firms and departments around the world through interactive case study exercises.
Practical Report Writing & Court Room Skills for Expert Witnesses, SAL, 26 Feb (1 public CPD point) It is increasingly important for expert witnesses to be confident and competent to provide expert testimony effectively and in compliance with the requirements of the court.
Legal Practice Management Course (21st Run), Law Soc, 26-27 Feb (8 public CPD points) This Course is vital for any member who wishes to start his own practice or to manage it better.
Demystifying AI, the Risks and Benefits to the Legal Department or Law Firm, SAL, 27 Feb (1 public CPD point) We understand the role of the General Counsel has evolved. Grasping the importance of technology and innovation tools, and enabling them at your workplace are crucial for the effective use of your time for the business.