Hard choices on surrogacy in Singapore: Balance between surrogacy or... Hard choices on surrogacy in Singapore: Balance between surrogacy or... In some Western societies, surrogacy arrangements are accepted. But Singapore has to find its own balance between allowing parents this option...
Apex court hears bid for by-election in GRC Apex court hears bid for by-election in GRC SDP member contends that seat vacated by President Halimah must be filled under law.
More payment services to be regulated by MAS More payment services to be regulated by MAS The Payment Services Act will also impose limits on how much personal mobile wallets can hold, and how much money can be transferred out to...
Law Society chief, three others appointed senior counsel Law Society chief, three others appointed senior counsel President of the Law Society, Gregory Vijayendran, and three others were appointed senior counsel yesterday.
CJ to hold dialogues to tap collective wisdom for profession's future CJ to hold dialogues to tap collective wisdom for profession's future Reforming, re-imagining and remodelling the sector are potential areas of focus.
As a small state, law is key tool in managing ties with others: A-G As a small state, law is key tool in managing ties with others: A-G Singapore needs to build and manage its network of relations with other countries, and as a small state, the law is an important tool which...
Straits Times / 15 Jan 2019 More payment services to be regulated by MAS The Payment Services Act will also impose limits on how much personal mobile wallets can hold, and how much money can be transferred out to accounts other than the user's designated bank accounts in a year, among others.
09 Jan 2019 Banking Act changes on enhanced safeguards, corporate governance and risk management controls for banks This article highlights the key changes which came into force on 30 Nov 2018.
08 Jan 2019 SGX RegCo sets out expectations of listed companies conducting ICO SGX RegCo’s main concern is how the issuer safeguards its own interest and that of its shareholders when it conducts an ICO.
07 Jan 2019 MAS releases new FEAT Principles to promote responsible use of artificial intelligence and data analytics The document sets out 14 principles for firms to consider when assessing existing or developing new internal frameworks to govern the use of AI and data analytics.
07 Jan 2019 MAS releases updated Guide to Digital Token Offerings The Guide provides general guidance on the application of the securities laws in relation to offers or issues of digital tokens in Singapore.
Straits Times / 18 Jan 2019 New laws planned to ban sale of media boxes with add-on services Clarity over boxes that aid access to pirated content comes after review of copyright laws.
Straits Times / 18 Jan 2019 Tougher measures planned to strengthen copyright They will better protect creators and give more access to copyrighted material for some users.
Straits Times / 18 Jan 2019 Opposition politician submits cheques ahead of bankruptcy hearing The proceedings arise from a civil suit that Chinese national Huang Min filed against opposition politician and lawyer Lim Tean (above) over a disputed unpaid loan of US$150,000.
Straits Times / 18 Jan 2019 Second course opens to train professional deputies, donees There are 17 professional deputies and donees so far in Singapore. Application for the certification course opened last Friday and will close on Feb 1.
Singapore Law Watch / 18 Jan 2019 Law Society working hard at improving welfare of young lawyers: Forum The Law Society remains committed to encouraging law firms to adopt family-friendly policies and stress management protocols.
Singapore Law Watch / 18 Jan 2019 SMC’s Executive Director to step down in June, successor to be named Mr Loong will remain at SMC until his last day in end June to ensure a smooth transition.
Data Protection – Protection obligation Decision Date: 14 Jan 2019 Singapore Health Services Pte. Ltd. & Ors. [2019] SGPDPC 3
Criminal Law — Statutory Offences Decision Date: 14 Jan 2019 MW Group Pte Ltd v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGHC 5
Courts and Jurisdiction — High Court Decision Date: 10 Jan 2019 Sunseap Group Pte Ltd & 2 Ors v Sun Electric Pte Ltd [2019] SGCA 04
Contract — Breach Decision Date: 09 Jan 2019 BCBC Singapore Pte Ltd and another v PT Bayan Resources TBK and another [2019] SGHC(I) 1
Clifford Chance 18 Jan 2019 [GBR] Brexit and Capital Markets: Considerations for a 'no deal' Brexit This briefing highlights some key questions to consider should the UK cease to be an EEA country on 29 Mar 2019 without any transitional or special arrangements.
Rajah & Tann 17 Jan 2019 Court of Appeal reverses High Court ruling that courts have no jurisdiction to revoke patents In Sunseap Group Pte Ltd and ors v Sun Electric Pte Ltd [2019] SGCA 4, the Cal aid down important principles on how a patent revocation counterclaim should be pleaded.
Shook Lin & Bok LLP 17 Jan 2019 Second Reading of the Serious Crimes and Counter-Terrorism (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill This update outlines the key amendments that will be made to the CDSA and TSOFA.
Supreme Court 16 Jan 2019 Supreme Court Case Summary: BPC v BPB and another appeal [2019] SGCA 03 CA orders that the pool of matrimonial assets to be divided between the parties to be reduced from $38m to $35m.
Drew & Napier LLC 16 Jan 2019 MCST cannot unilaterally determine damages payable for breach of by-laws In MCST v Lian Tat Huat Trading Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 270, the SHC held that the MC has to prove its loss suffered in Court in order to recover damages.
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 16 Jan 2019 Singapore Ministry of Health publishes fee benchmarks for surgical procedures in the private sector As part of efforts to keep healthcare costs sustainable, the Singapore MOH has on 13 Nov 2018 introduced fee benchmarks for surgeon fees at private hospitals and clinics.
Family Justice Act 2014 - Family Justice (Amendment) Rules 2019 (S 41 of 2019) Published: 17 Jan 2019
Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015 - Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) (Exemption from Liquor Licence) (Amendment) Order 2019 (S 40 of 2019) Published: 17 Jan 2019
Medical and Elderly Care Endowment Schemes Act - Medical and Elderly Care Endowment Schemes (Approved Institutions) (Amendment No. 2) Notification 2019 (S 37 of 2019) Published: 15 Jan 2019
Medical and Elderly Care Endowment Schemes Act - Medical and Elderly Care Endowment Schemes (Medifund Committees) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2019 (S 36 of 2019) Published: 15 Jan 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
Law Soc: Rules of Court (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2018 and Employment Claims (Amendment) Rules 2018 Effective: 01 Jan 2019
Law Soc: New initiatives from the Supreme Court - court reporting and publicity of judgments Effective: 01 Feb 2019
SMU School of Law's LL.B. Auditing Programme AY2018/2019 Term 2, SMU, 07 Jan - 05 Apr (36 public CPD points) Persons auditing the course are welcome to attend and observe seminars taught by our instructors.
6th Developments in IP Law Series - Breach of Confidence / Privacy and Data Protection, IP Academy, 18 Jan (3 public CPD points) The “Developments in IP Law” Seminar Series is IP Academy’s annual signature programme for IP professionals in Singapore.
Security of Payment (Amendment) Act 2018: Making Sense of the Changes, SAL, 18 Jan (1.5 public CPD points) Join the B&C Senior Accredited Specialists as they dissect the amendments to SOPA and discuss how they may impact the payment and adjudication process.
5th Asia Law Firm Management Conference: The Future is Here — Are We Ready?, Law Soc,18 Jan (6 public CPD points) Topics will include: retaining talent, delivering better client relationships, tech, pricing and digital issues and raising the bar on legal services.
Anti-Money Laundering / Combating The Financing Of Terrorism (“AML / CFT”) Course, ISCA, 18 Jan (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..
The Role of the Global General Counsel, NUS, 21 Jan (1 public CPD point) This lecture will discuss two fundamental (and sometimes conflicting) roles of in-house lawyers -- wise counselor who helps advance the business and the protector of that business.