A future-ready justice system for Singapore A future-ready justice system for Singapore The proposed introduction of litigation scale costs may hurt Republic's standing as a global litigation hub.
Law Soc: Second Townhall with Minister on 22 Nov for Further Feedback... Law Soc: Second Townhall with Minister on 22 Nov for Further Feedback... Effective: 16 Nov 2018
Legal giant Rajah & Tann Asia launches digital unit Legal giant Rajah & Tann Asia launches digital unit New company harnesses AI-driven technology to deliver legal services digitally.
Singapore courts stick to rule of law: Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon Singapore courts stick to rule of law: Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon He details Singapore judiciary's position on constitutional challenges at US law lecture.
Lawyers raise concerns over move to cut fees Lawyers raise concerns over move to cut fees They discuss proposals with Law Minister Shanmugam.
Non-lawyers can now boost legal knowledge for work Non-lawyers can now boost legal knowledge for work NUS Law Academy caters to lawyers, other professionals to aid them in their industries.
16 Nov 2018 IP Rights, Courts, and Arbitration: National Strategies and Transnational Issues, IP Academy, 07 Dec Prof Robert Merges will discuss enforcement issues surrounding IP disputes, including arbitration and other non-court dispute resolution forums.
15 Nov 2018 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.
15 Nov 2018 Singapore High Court affirms admiralty practice that deposits retained from aborted sheriff’s sale of vessel belong to claimants The Swiber Concorde [2018] SGHC 197 affirms the commitment of the Singapore courts to provide a user-friendly forum to the maritime community in line with commercial expectations.
Business Times / 14 Nov 2018 MAS launches US$5b kitty to woo fund managers to drop anchor here For access to this stash, fund managers must either commit to deepening their presence or to setting up a major one in Singapore.
13 Nov 2018 Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment (Amendment) Act 2018 (Act 47 of 2018) Published: 12 Nov 2018
Straits Times / 16 Nov 2018 Legal giant Rajah & Tann Asia launches digital unit New company harnesses AI-driven technology to deliver legal services digitally.
Straits Times / 16 Nov 2018 TWG Tea and founder tussle over domain name The case, which opened in the High Court yesterday, is the latest legal tussle involving Mr Murjani and TWG Tea.
Straits Times / 16 Nov 2018 $20k remittance to accused's mistress partially repaid Defence discloses that $10,000 was returned; witness had earlier called remittance a bribe.
Business Times / 16 Nov 2018 Whole-of-society approach needed against truth decay In an age of pervasive information flows, governments do not defeat fake news. It's the people as a society who do.
Singapore Law Watch / 16 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.
Business Times / 15 Nov 2018 A future-ready justice system for Singapore The proposed introduction of litigation scale costs may hurt Republic's standing as a global litigation hub.
Civil Procedure – Pleadings Decision Date: 12 Nov 2018 Arovin Ltd and another v Hadiran Sridjaja [2018] SGHC(I) 9
Tort – Negligence Decision Date: 09 Nov 2018 Sim Tian Siang (administrator of the estate of Shoo Hui Meng, deceased) v Aw Yong Chyn Long and another [2018] SGHC 244
Civil Procedure — Summary Judgment Decision Date: 08 Nov 2018 NK Mulsan Co Ltd v INTL Asia Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 241
Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution Decision Date: 08 Nov 2018 NK Mulsan Co Ltd v INTL Asia Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 242
Supreme Court 16 Nov 2018 Supreme Court Case Summary: Arovin Ltd and another v Hadiran Sridjaja [2018] SGHC(I) 09 SICC orders the defendant to provide particulars on the gist of what was stated by the relevant persons in giving rise to the understandings or agreement pleaded in the defence.
Allen & Gledhill 16 Nov 2018 Bill to amend Goods and Services Tax Act tabled to extend GST to overseas services On 1 Oct 2018, the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill was tabled in Parliament for first reading.
Allen & Gledhill 16 Nov 2018 Stamp Duties Act amended from 4 October 2018 to levy stamp duty on electronic records Other changes include recovering interest from taxpayer who fails to comply with remission conditions; relief from stamp duty for corporate restructuring…
Allen & Gledhill 15 Nov 2018 Developers (Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing) Bill tabled to implement AML/CFT measures on developers The Bill seeks to amend the Housing Developers (Control and Licensing) Act and the Sale of Commercial Properties Act to give effect to some recommendations of the FATF regarding AML/CFT.
Allen & Gledhill 15 Nov 2018 Singapore High Court affirms admiralty practice that deposits retained from aborted sheriff’s sale of vessel belong to claimants The Swiber Concorde [2018] SGHC 197 affirms the commitment of the Singapore courts to provide a user-friendly forum to the maritime community in line with commercial expectations.
Allen & Gledhill 13 Nov 2018 CCCS clears proposed JV between hearing aid suppliers CCCS announced the clearance decision on 12 October 2018.
Common Gaming Houses Act - Common Gaming Houses (Exemption) (No. 47) Notification 2018 (S 750 of 2018) Published: 14 Nov 2018
Common Gaming Houses Act - Common Gaming Houses (Exemption) (No. 46) Notification 2018 (S 749 of 2018) Published: 14 Nov 2018
Income Tax Act - Income Tax (Exemption of Interest and Other Payments on Economic and Technological Development Loans) (No. 5) Notification 2018 (S 748 of 2018) Published: 13 Nov 2018
Criminal Procedure Code - Criminal Procedure Code (Prescribed Offences for Mandatory Treatment Orders) Regulations 2018 (S 747 of 2018) Published: 13 Nov 2018
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment (Amendment) Act 2018 (Act 47 of 2018) Published: 12 Nov 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
Sup Ct PD Amendment No. 3 of 2018 - Amendments to part II, part VIII, part XVI and app B Effective: 15 Nov 2018
Singapore International Commercial Court Practice Directions Amendment No. 2 of 2018 Effective: 01 Nov 2018
The Construction of Contractual Terms in Singapore: Implication, Interpretation and Rectification - Principles and Updates, SMU Law Academy, 16 Nov (3 public CPD points) This seminar aims to provide an overall of the applicable principles on the construction of contractual terms in Singapore through a consolidation of the relevant law, as well as the latest updates, current to 2018.
Small Law Firm Series: Community Based Sentences, SAL, 16 Nov (1.5 public CPD points) This talk will highlight the sentencing considerations governing the imposition of the range of community based sentences.
Module 1 - Interest-based Conflict Management, SMC, 19 Nov (3 public CPD points) Collaborative Family Practice (CFP) is an interest-based approach to negotiations dealing with matrimonial disputes. CFP aims to assist couples to reach an agreement.
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.