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...
Legaltech and the law: How tech will change the practice Legaltech and the law: How tech will change the practice Will technology transform the legal sector? It's arguable.
CJ: Restitution can weigh in favour of another offender CJ: Restitution can weigh in favour of another offender It also goes into reducing economic harm suffered by victim, Chief Justice says.
22 Mar 2019 Banking (Exemption from Sections 15A and 15B) (Amendment) Order 2019 (S 145 of 2019) Published: 21 Mar 2019
22 Mar 2019 Supreme Court Case Summary: Ma Wai Fong Kathryn v Trillion Investments [2019] SGCA 18 The SCA explains the law on winding up a company on the just and equitable ground because it had lost its substratum.
22 Mar 2019 International arbitration update SICC to have the same jurisdiction as the SHC to hear proceedings related to international commercial arbitration under the International Arbitration Act.
19 Mar 2019 INSOL Singapore – Offshore Ancillary Meeting, INSOL International, 02 Apr (4.5 public CPD points) Diverse panels will take an in depth look at a variety of topics, including how to find solutions for investors with failed exit strategies.
19 Mar 2019 INSOL Singapore, INSOL International, 03 Apr (10 public CPD points) This event will bring together Insolvency professionals for networking and panel sessions to cover diverse topics such as IP valuation; Blockchain & Cryptocurrency; restructuring online businesses; and the future of the Insolvency and...
19 Mar 2019 E154: Anti-Money Laundering / Combating The Financing Of Terrorism Course, ISCA, 11 Apr (4.5 public CPD points) This course intends to provide Registered Filing Agents with sufficient knowledge and understanding in respect of AML and counter financing of terrorism to enable RFAs to better comply with prevailing ACRA and relevant Singapore’s...
Straits Times / 22 Mar 2019 Widow wins appeal to wind up company in family feud Court found it had been dormant since 2011 as shown by its drop in revenue.
Straits Times / 22 Mar 2019 New code lays down guidelines for commercial fund-raisers It addresses concerns raised by public, including fund-raisers' pushiness and lack of transparency.
Business Times / 21 Mar 2019 MAS scores, sets benchmark for others The MAS report focussed on market abuse, financial services misconduct, and money laundering-related control breaches.
Business Times / 21 Mar 2019 MAS out to identify cases of tardy corporate disclosure Its enforcement team unveils its 1st report on penalties meted and will tighten the screws.
Straits Times / 21 Mar 2019 Court boots out claims of trafficker against lawyers There was no written or oral instruction from accused to his previous lawyers to challenge the admissibility of statements he himself had made, contrary to his claim.
Straits Times / 21 Mar 2019 Prosecution seeks fine for activist, jail for opposition politician AGC asks High Court to fine Jolovan Wham $10k to $15k, jail SDP's John Tan at least 15 days
Criminal Law — Statutory offences Decision Date: 20 Mar 2019 Public Prosecutor v Sinniah a/l Sundram Pillai [2019] SGHC 79
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
Civil Procedure — Appeals Decision Date: 18 Mar 2019 Globe-Sea Offshore Engineering Pte Ltd v DNET Contract Services Pte Ltd [2019] SGHC 74
Personal Property — Charges Decision Date: 18 Mar 2019 Malayan Banking Bhd v ASL Shipyard Pte Ltd and others [2019] SGHC 61
22 Mar 2019 International arbitration update SICC to have the same jurisdiction as the SHC to hear proceedings related to international commercial arbitration under the International Arbitration Act.
Supreme Court 22 Mar 2019 Supreme Court Case Summary: Ma Wai Fong Kathryn v Trillion Investments [2019] SGCA 18 The SCA explains the law on winding up a company on the just and equitable ground because it had lost its substratum.
Singapore Academy of Law 22 Mar 2019 Journals Online: Employment Act changes: Implications and uncertainties While the latest amendments have brought about significant changes, the focus of this comment will be on issues relating to the termination of the employment contract, particularly wrongful dismissal.
Singapore Academy of Law 22 Mar 2019 Journals Online: Admissibility of fresh evidence in a criminal trial – Opening Pandora’s box? PP v Mohd Ariffan bin Mohd Hassan [2018] 1 SLR 544 The SCA approved the three conditions of non-availability, relevance and reliability which continue to apply to applications by the Prosecution to admit further evidence in a criminal appeal.
Singapore Academy of Law 21 Mar 2019 Journals Online: Interlocutory appeals to the Court of Appeal This article discusses para 1(h), Fifth Scehdule of the Supreme Court Judicature Act.
Singapore Academy of Law 21 Mar 2019 Journals Online: Can a "persons unknown" injunction be deployed in the Singapore context? This article looks at the use of such an injunction in the UK caselaw and whether it can be deployed in Singapore courts.
Banking (Exemption from Sections 15A and 15B) (Amendment) Order 2019 (S 145 of 2019) Published: 21 Mar 2019
Moneylenders (Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism) (Amendment) Rules 2019 (S 143 of 2019) Published: 20 Mar 2019
Moneylenders (Amendment) Act 2018 (Commencement) Notification 2019 (S 141 of 2019) Published: 20 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
Module 4 - International Award Writing, CIArb, 28 Feb-26 Jun (10 public CPD points) To provide the candidate with the knowledge required to analyses submissions, arrive at a conclusion and write a final, reasoned and enforceable arbitration Award in compliance with the UNCITRAL Model Law and Arbitration Rules.
Anti-Money Laundering / Combating The Financing Of Terrorism (“AML / CFT”) Course, ISCA, 22 Mar (4.5 public CPD points) The course is designed to enable RFAs to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of AML/CFT legislations, regulatory trends and developments in Singapore…
What Lawyers Need to Know about Taxes, SMU Law Academy, 22 Mar (3 public CPD points) As global tax authorities step up their efforts in scrutinizing the erosion of tax bases and the shifting of profits through cross-border transactions, there has been an increasing focus on economic substance over legal form.
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.