Straits Times /
12 Dec 2024
The case remains the largest seizure of assets made on record by CPIB against a single person.
Straits Times /
12 Dec 2024
Judge finds that complainant is not a credible witness and had embellished her evidence.
Singapore Academy of Law /
12 Dec 2024
The SAL Prac welcomes articles, comments, case notes and legislative updates which are pertinent to law practitioners in Singapore. We invite submissions from, both local and international, legal practitioners and allied professionals whose...
Straits Times /
11 Dec 2024
Three international judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court of Singapore for a two-year term, from Jan 5, 2025, to Jan 4, 2027.
Straits Times /
11 Dec 2024
Total fees charged in medical negligence suit were over 2.5 times the initial estimate.
Straits Times /
11 Dec 2024
A knife attack in Hougang in the late morning on Dec 10 left one woman dead and two others, including the suspected assailant, injured.
Singapore Academy of Law /
11 Dec 2024
The upcoming Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 (SICCC) will be an insightful gathering as it celebrates the SICC's 10th anniversary with the theme "Transnational Commerce in a Shifting World". Hear from a...
Straits Times /
10 Dec 2024
An alleged assailant accused of stabbing a priest at St Joseph’s Church was denied bail on Dec 9 after the prosecution described him as a “highly dangerous” person with a high risk of reoffending.
Straits Times /
10 Dec 2024
A former insurance agent who duped a man into transferring more than $543,000 to him over 35 occasions from March 2018 to March 2019 was sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail on Dec 9.
Singapore Law Watch /
10 Dec 2024
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Straits Times /
08 Dec 2024
More employers are giving former offenders a chance in the workplace, but social stigma remains a hindrance for some in their reintegration journey.
Straits Times /
07 Dec 2024
The judge said Chong’s actions on the night before the attack showed “a clear egregious and sustained intent to commit harm”.
Straits Times /
07 Dec 2024
Three American brothers, who were in Singapore on holiday, have pleaded guilty to having knives with them at Orchard Plaza during a confrontation.
Singapore Academy of Law /
07 Dec 2024
The opening conference and launch of the Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme (JLP) will take place on 21 May 2025. Key highlights include a keynote address delivered by the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and an inspiring...
Straits Times /
06 Dec 2024
Justice looks at case afresh on appeal, finds no apparent bias, arrives at same outcome.
Straits Times /
06 Dec 2024
More research needs to be done to understand the considerable physical and psychological challenges of domestic work, says the author.
Singapore Academy of Law /
06 Dec 2024
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Straits Times /
05 Dec 2024
Corrupt individuals who fail to pay penalties imposed by the court for bribes received now risk serving longer jail terms that are intended to prevent them from opting for jail time to retain their illicit gains.
Business Times /
05 Dec 2024
This criminal breach of trust charge carries a mandatory jail term of up to seven years, and possibly a fine as well.
Straits Times /
05 Dec 2024
The man was among eight travellers caught trying to move large amounts of cash in Singapore without declaration.
Singapore Law Watch /
05 Dec 2024
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Straits Times /
04 Dec 2024
Ng Teck Lee, who was the CEO of then listed recycling firm Citiraya Industries, and his wife Thor Chwee Hwa being handed over to CPIB officers on Dec 3.
Straits Times /
04 Dec 2024
The judge said Kamsari Jumari is a danger to minors, particularly those who share a close relationship of trust with him.
Straits Times /
04 Dec 2024
District Judge Chiah Kok Khun said the three individuals were not identifiable from the reference made by former Nominated MP Calvin Cheng.
Straits Times /
04 Dec 2024
Animal shelters in Singapore are currently guided by their own internal practices and standards for the housing, care and rehoming of animals.
Singapore Academy of Law /
04 Dec 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
03 Dec 2024
On Nov 30, a shophouse in Little India was raided, and seven men aged between 23 and 61 were arrested for suspected vice activities at the unit.
Straits Times /
03 Dec 2024
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Dec 2 said it imposed a civil penalty on the bank for failing to prevent and detect misconduct committed by its relationship managers.
Business Times /
03 Dec 2024
A report has also been filed in connection with certain discovered documents that may relate to suspicious buy-back arrangements at pre-agreed prices.
Singapore Academy of Law /
03 Dec 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
01 Dec 2024
An MOM spokesperson said it is investigating ABC Nasi Kandar and its personnel for possible illegal employment offences.
Straits Times /
30 Nov 2024
Ng Yu Zhi’s lawyer on Nov 29 accused investor Veronica Shim Wai Han of caring only about generating income from his client’s nickel investment scheme, and not about whether the underlying transactions were genuine.
Straits Times /
30 Nov 2024
This is after a spate of online ads appeared on social media to promote weight-loss treatments available on telehealth platforms.
Straits Times /
30 Nov 2024
The move gives investors more protection, while encouraging Reits to borrow prudently.
Singapore Academy of Law /
30 Nov 2024
The opening conference and launch of the Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme (JLP) will take place on 21 May 2025. Key highlights include a keynote address delivered by the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and an inspiring...
Straits Times /
29 Nov 2024
Ticket scalping, car sharing disputes, as well as greenwashing by companies, were identified as the top three areas where Case should do more.
Straits Times /
29 Nov 2024
Prosecutors alleged that Ng Yu Zhi’s Ponzi scheme, which promised attractive profits from nickel trading, was “pure fiction” that duped 947 investors of almost $1.5 billion.
Straits Times /
29 Nov 2024
Offenders will face penalties based on the specific circumstances of their case, including the nature and severity of the harm caused to the victim, and the level of culpability of the accused.
Singapore Academy of Law /
29 Nov 2024
The upcoming Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 (SICCC) will be an insightful gathering as it celebrates the SICC's 10th anniversary with the theme "Transnational Commerce in a Shifting World". Hear from a...
Straits Times /
28 Nov 2024
More than $481m channelled to his personal bank accounts, says prosecutor.
Straits Times /
28 Nov 2024
Unregulated trainers, particularly those lacking relevant financial qualifications or experience, may inadvertently propagate practices that are inconsistent with MAS’ guidelines and expectations for the financial advisory profession.
Singapore Academy of Law /
28 Nov 2024
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Straits Times /
27 Nov 2024
Ng Yu Zhi currently faces a total of 108 charges, of which 105 are in connection to the alleged nickel investment scam.
Straits Times /
27 Nov 2024
Dispute over alleged plot encroachment involving a strip of boundary wall.
Straits Times /
27 Nov 2024
Posts falsely claim they were executed with no regard for their mental disabilities: MHA
Straits Times /
27 Nov 2024
Standards have to be set to ensure accountability and quality in the financial services sector, says the Insurance and Financial Practitioners Association of Singapore.
Singapore Academy of Law /
27 Nov 2024
The upcoming Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 (SICCC) will be an insightful gathering as it celebrates the SICC's 10th anniversary with the theme "Transnational Commerce in a Shifting World". Hear from a...
Straits Times /
26 Nov 2024
His inaction in another migrant worker's case caused the lawsuit to be discontinued.
Straits Times /
26 Nov 2024
The two businesses located at People’s Park Complex were issued a legal notice for flouting the law against agreements to prevent, restrict or distort competition.
Singapore Academy of Law /
26 Nov 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
25 Nov 2024
Firms appear to be redefining policies and processes even as inertia of not returning lingers.
Straits Times /
23 Nov 2024
The idea is to introduce a complaints mechanism, administered by the new agency to provide timely assistance to victims of online harms has been.
Straits Times /
23 Nov 2024
The judges expressed the view that the courts should take care not to find heightened or increased potential harm too readily and without sufficient basis.
Singapore Academy of Law /
23 Nov 2024
The opening conference and launch of the Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme (JLP) will take place on 21 May 2025. Key highlights include a keynote address delivered by the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and an inspiring...
Straits Times /
22 Nov 2024
Arbitrator finds S'porean defrauded investor over value of 'fancy vivid blue' diamond ring.
Straits Times /
22 Nov 2024
Ministry of Law says such claims can be struck out if found to be abuse of process.
Straits Times /
22 Nov 2024
Conviction of O.K. Lim, 82, follows the dramatic downfall of his oil trading giant in 2020.
Singapore Academy of Law /
22 Nov 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
21 Nov 2024
Scam-related claims as a proportion of total claims have also been rising.
Straits Times /
21 Nov 2024
In order to understand the mitigation, the judge asked the lawyer to make an oral presentation in court.
Straits Times /
21 Nov 2024
Injury or death of the victim must be the foremost consideration in sentencing, says the author.
Singapore Academy of Law /
21 Nov 2024
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Straits Times /
20 Nov 2024
Employees of the store at People's Park Complex sold valuables worth over $313,000 in total, and over $140,000 of it was later traced to scam victims.
Business Times /
20 Nov 2024
The change means relatives of those who die intestate and have assets of S$5,000 or less need not run up legal costs.
Straits Times /
20 Nov 2024
In the first major operation against illegal horse betting activities following the closure of the Singapore Turf Club on Oct 5, 73 people are being investigated for their suspected involvement in such activities.
Straits Times /
20 Nov 2024
The Appellate Division of the High Court took into account that a substantial portion of the pool of matrimonial assets consists of the man's pre-marriage assets.
Singapore Academy of Law /
20 Nov 2024
The upcoming Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 (SICCC) will be an insightful gathering as it celebrates the SICC's 10th anniversary with the theme "Transnational Commerce in a Shifting World". Hear from a...
Straits Times /
19 Nov 2024
Deterrent sentence warranted to prevent offences from pervading financial ecosystem: Judge
Straits Times /
19 Nov 2024
Officers can stop perpetrators from committing further violence by issuing emergency orders.
Straits Times /
19 Nov 2024
The total amount of assets surrendered in the case is almost $2.8 billion so far, with $944 million in assets previously surrendered.
Singapore Academy of Law /
19 Nov 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
17 Nov 2024
Cavinder Bull wins for commercial litigation; Blossom Hing, restructuring and insolvency.
Straits Times /
17 Nov 2024
Although there has been strong public support for the proposed laws, their intrusiveness has raised some eyebrows.
Straits Times /
17 Nov 2024
It's prudent to have enough retirement funds to avoid possible destitution if your property has to be sold.
Business Times /
16 Nov 2024
In a shifting world, international commercial courts facilitate cross-border trade and investment.
Business Times /
16 Nov 2024
Although Singapore law has made further headway, efforts to strengthen the brand should continue apace together with enhancements to the legal ecosystem and infrastructure.
Singapore Academy of Law /
16 Nov 2024
The opening conference and launch of the Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme (JLP) will take place on 21 May 2025. Key highlights include a keynote address delivered by the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and an inspiring...
Straits Times /
15 Nov 2024
Owners had raised privacy concerns over checks for damage after renovation works.
Straits Times /
15 Nov 2024
The Court of Appeal had found that the Attorney-General’s Chambers and Singapore Prison Service were in breach of confidence and acted unlawfully over the exchange of a number of letters belonging to 13 death row inmates.
Straits Times /
15 Nov 2024
Aim is to protect judicial system here; those who act in good faith will not be penalised.
Straits Times /
15 Nov 2024
Allianz says discussions with Income and NTUC Enterprise are ongoing.
Business Times /
15 Nov 2024
Having a common standard that defines green activity is essential in improving investor confidence surrounding greenwashing risks: Monetary Authority of Singapore
Singapore Academy of Law /
15 Nov 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
14 Nov 2024
Even as Singapore makes strong legislative moves, it is a reminder to everyone where society’s priorities lie, even when it comes to private matters.
Straits Times /
14 Nov 2024
No complaints to Tafep of discrimination arising from use of AI tools so far: Manpower Minister Tan See Leng
Straits Times /
14 Nov 2024
The Monetary Authority of Singapore expects financial institutions that employ finfluencers to advertise their services to ensure that information is presented in a clear way.
Straits Times /
14 Nov 2024
This took place after Singapore sent a request to the UK in October 2023 seeking his extradition over an offence of abetment of cheating, in respect of funds released to his law firm which constituted a settlement sum for his client’s...
Singapore Academy of Law /
14 Nov 2024
The SAL Prac welcomes articles, comments, case notes and legislative updates which are pertinent to law practitioners in Singapore. We invite submissions from, both local and international, legal practitioners and allied professionals whose...
Straits Times /
13 Nov 2024
When the legislation is passed, Singapore will join countries such as the UK and US, and the European Union, which have laws against workplace discriminatory behaviours.
Straits Times /
13 Nov 2024
He says new laws will see more 'bite' given to settlement agreements once spats are resolved.
Straits Times /
13 Nov 2024
Vendors said there were signs that Qoo10 was in trouble back around end-2023.
Straits Times /
13 Nov 2024
Mr Chua Chim Kang and Ms Lee Kuan Fung are being sued by a businessman seeking repayment of a $990,000 interest-free loan.
Straits Times /
13 Nov 2024
Under the Bill, residents and visitors can also bring in commonly consumed meat items from more countries.
Singapore Academy of Law /
13 Nov 2024
The upcoming Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 (SICCC) will be an insightful gathering as it celebrates the SICC's 10th anniversary with the theme "Transnational Commerce in a Shifting World". Hear from a...
Straits Times /
12 Nov 2024
The Bill proposes allowing the police to issue restriction orders to banks which will then restrict the banking transactions of an individual’s accounts. Currently, the police cannot stop a victim from doing what he wants with his...
Straits Times /
12 Nov 2024
Judge finds platform is insolvent after Korean firm says it is owed more than $70m.
Business Times /
12 Nov 2024
These are part of efforts to improve the Republic’s processes and capabilities in assisting foreign jurisdictions, following feedback from the international money laundering watchdog, Financial Action Task Force.
Straits Times /
12 Nov 2024
This review comes amid a worsening road traffic situation.
Business Times /
12 Nov 2024
The Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution (Amendment) Bill seeks to modify two processes under the insolvency programme: (a) the simplified debt restructuring programme; and (b) the simplified winding-up programme.
Singapore Academy of Law /
12 Nov 2024
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