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.
18 Feb 2019 The Future of ISDS in Asia: Forks in the Road?, SIArb, 27 Feb (1.5 public CPD points) Would be future of ISDS in Asia be framed by departing from the reasoning of the unsatisfying awards, or by following the reforms being tested in Europe, or indeed, on a decentralised basis?
18 Feb 2019 Professional Mediation Skills: Cross-Border Mediation, SIDRA-SMU, 22-26 Apr (public CPD points TBC) Be trained in mediation and conflict resolution services across the full range of cross-border and transnational disputes and become an expert accredited cross-border mediator.
18 Feb 2019 Supreme Court Case Summary: Sun Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd v Hilton International Manage (Maldives) Pvt Ltd [2019] SGCA 10 CA allows appeal against decision ordering a permanent restraint against the respondent relying on a foreign judgment obtained after parties obtained arbitral awards.
Straits Times / 18 Feb 2019 Hyflux can gain up to $258m working capital Decision lies with investors voting on deal that will see 60% of firm's share capital going to consortium.
Straits Times / 18 Feb 2019 Hyflux plan could see heavy losses for investors Beleaguered firm says investors and creditors would get less if it were to go into liquidation.
15 Feb 2019 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.
Straits Times / 18 Feb 2019 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 judicial outcomes.
Straits Times / 18 Feb 2019 What constitutes an exploitative sexual relationship? Proposed law on new sex crimes sparks debate The Criminal Law Reform Bill presented in Parliament last week, among other things, makes it an offence to have an exploitative sexual relationship with anyone aged between 16 and 18, a move that has sparked debate among lawyers and legal experts.
Straits Times / 17 Feb 2019 Hubby of student who had affair with lecturer sues him and school South Korean seeks damages for mental distress and cost of medical treatment in a test case.
Straits Times / 17 Feb 2019 Hyflux can gain up to $258m working capital Decision lies with investors voting on deal that will see 60% of firm's share capital going to consortium.
Straits Times / 17 Feb 2019 Hyflux plan could see heavy losses for investors Beleaguered firm says investors and creditors would get less if it were to go into liquidation.
Business Times / 15 Feb 2019 Time is ripe for S'pore to review digital taxation Recognising value of data in a digital economy will give the country a competitive edge.
Criminal law — Statutory offences Decision Date: 03 May 2019 Public Prosecutor v Zamri Bin Mohd Tahir [2017] SGHC 79
Arbitration –– Agreement Decision Date: 12 Feb 2019 Sun Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd v Hilton International Manage (Maldives) Pvt Ltd [2019] SGCA 10
Criminal Law — Statutory offences Decision Date: 11 Feb 2019 Zamri bin Mohd Tahir v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGCA 9
Criminal Law — Statutory offences Decision Date: 11 Feb 2019 Public Prosecutor v Mohammad Azwan bin Bohari [2019] SGHC 23
Trade marks and trade names – Declaration of Invalidity Decision Date: 08 Feb 2019 Mahendra Naidu A/L R. Manogaran trading as Sri Sai Traders v Navin Trading Pte Ltd [2019] SGIPOS 2
Rajah & Tann 18 Feb 2019 Key legislative and regulatory developments in Singapore for the year 2018 This Update provides a brief summary of the key statutory and regulatory developments in Singapore for the year 2018.
Supreme Court 18 Feb 2019 Supreme Court Case Summary: Sun Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd v Hilton International Manage (Maldives) Pvt Ltd [2019] SGCA 10 CA allows appeal against decision ordering a permanent restraint against the respondent relying on a foreign judgment obtained after parties obtained arbitral awards.
Allen & Gledhill 18 Feb 2019 Analysing the commercial impact of public policy measures: MOH proposals to reduce Singaporeans’ sugar intake from sweetened beverages MOH lauched a public consultation on 4 Dec 2018 seeking views from the public and key stakeholders on possible measures to reduce Singaporeans' sugar intake from pre-packaged sugar-sweetened beverages.
Allen & Gledhill 15 Feb 2019 Vulnerable Adults Act 2018 allowing intervention to protect vulnerable adults in force from 19 December 2018 This update sets out the scope of the Act and guiding principles underlying the exercise of the power of intervention, key provisions of the Act and the background.
Allen & Gledhill 15 Feb 2019 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) enters into force on 30 December 2018 It brings together 11 economies from both sides of the Pacific and establishes Singapore’s first preferential trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.
Supreme Court 15 Feb 2019 Supreme Court Case Summary: Zamri bin Mohd Tahir v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGCA 9 While CA found that the appellant had acted as a mere courier, he had not been issued a certificate of substantive assistance. The HC's mandatory death sentence was upheld.
Road Traffic Act - Road Traffic (International Circulation) (Amendment) Rules 2019 (S 104 of 2019) Published: 15 Feb 2019
Immigration Act - Immigration (Immigration Anchorage) Notification 2019 (S 103 of 2019) Published: 15 Feb 2019
Immigration Act - Immigration (Temporary Authorised Departing Place) Notification 2019 (S 102 of 2019) Published: 15 Feb 2019
Customs (Amendment) Act 2018 - Customs (Amendment) Act 2018 (Commencement) Notification 2019 (S 101 of 2019) Published: 15 Feb 2019
Medicines Act - Medicines (Good Manufacturing Practice Certificate) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S 99 of 2019) Published: 15 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
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.
Belt and Road Initiative Series - Overview of the BRI, SAL, 19 Feb (2 public CPD points) This session will set the scene for the follow-up seminars on international trade, risk management, dispute resolution and infrastructure, which together encompass the subject-areas most relevant to navigating the Belt and Road.
Qualified Contractual Obligations: The Use and Interpretation of Endeavours Clauses, NUS, 19 Feb (1 public CPD point) This seminar will seek to address these questions, in light of recent case law.
Causes of Catastrophic Failure in Construction – A Guide for Lawyers and the Layperson, SCL, 19 Feb (1 public CPD points) This presentation examines the interaction between technical and human factors in failure causation, and concludes that while failures stem from technical issues, it is human fallibility that allows these issues to culminate in catastrophe.
ISDA Symposium ® – The Impact of Brexit on Asian Markets, ISDA, 20 Feb Program topics Include: 2018 ISDA Arbitration Guide and Choice of Court and Governing Law Guide, financial disputes and discussion on recent litigation in the OTC derivatives market.
How international should international arbitration be? International standards v. domestic law in international commercial arbitration, SIAC, 21 Feb (2 public CPD points) The issues to be discussed include privilege, interim measures, res iudicata and validity of the arbitration clause in pre and post-award stages.