Lianhe Zaobao / 03 Nov 2025 Understanding the Law: A Detailed Explanation of Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and an Analysis of the Practical Aspects of Sexual Offences The Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) has recently published two new books: The Law on Sexual Offences in Singapore and A Guide to Judge-Led Court Dispute Resolution, providing an authoritative reference for legal professionals, scholars, and the...
Straits Times / 03 Nov 2025 Unwed mother adopts her own daughter, so toddler doesn’t grow up as an illegitimate child An average of 745 children a year are born out of wedlock to Singaporean mums; Lawyers note adoption by unwed parents, although uncommon, secures the child's inheritance rights and legal standing.
Business Times / 01 Nov 2025 High Court dismisses One Asia Investment Partners ex-director’s appeal over US$324,500 securities fraud The conviction is Singapore’s first related to over-the-counter bond trading.
Straits Times / 01 Nov 2025 Do Kwon appealing against dismissal of $18.4m claim over aborted purchase of Ardmore penthouse The High Court ruled the payments were "fully earned" by the vendor, Covenson, for keeping the property off the market during the extended option period.
Straits Times / 01 Nov 2025 Judge rejects woman’s bid to sell condo bought in trust for son, citing lack of disclosure The woman did not disclose that she had lost a lawsuit against AIA over a $1 million life policy taken out by her husband, who had fallen to his death in Australia in 2016.