Straits Times /
30 May 2023
At the time of the offences, Lim Jen Hee’s former employer, Pegatron Service Singapore, was in the business of providing iPhone repair services for Apple in Singapore and other countries in Asia.
TODAY /
30 May 2023
The upcoming elected presidency will not be reserved for minority candidates.
TODAY /
30 May 2023
Under the National Registration Act, all identity card holders who change his or her place of residence must report the change to ICA within 28 days. Those who fail to do so may be jailed for up to five years or fined up to S$5,000, or both.
Business Times /
30 May 2023
The potential financial impact of the new arbitration proceedings cannot be quantified at this stage, SingPost said.
Singapore Law Watch /
30 May 2023
Join us in delving deeper into competition law, where speaker Mr Tim Ward KC will share his experience in competition cases in the European Union and United Kingdom, and provide practical tips in managing cases.
Singapore Law Watch /
30 May 2023
The Christopher Bathurst Prize returns, this time with a focus on the approach regarding the matter of subject matter arbitrability. The contributor of the best legal advice will win an all-expenses-paid 2-week internship with Fountain Court...
Straits Times /
28 May 2023
From legal to reinstatement costs, be savvy about key terms in your purchase agreement.
Straits Times /
27 May 2023
No credible evidence to show collective sale committee did not act in good faith: Judge.
Singapore Law Watch /
27 May 2023
This 26-hour course, led by SAL’s Senior Accredited Specialists in Maritime and Shipping Law, covers a wide range of topics from ship sale and purchase to international sale of goods and finance to admiralty law and claims.
Singapore Law Watch /
27 May 2023
Singapore acceded to the HCCH 1965 Service Convention on 16 May 2023. This timely webinar will provide an introduction to the Service Convention, its operation in practice, and how Singapore plans to implement the Service Convention. Register...
Straits Times /
26 May 2023
The activity, part of an internal DBS event, involved employees producing a picture using an artificial intelligence (AI) tool and having it printed on a tote bag.
Business Times /
26 May 2023
During the hearing, the prosecution attempted to establish the tasks and processes involved in the accounts department.
Business Times /
26 May 2023
Secured lender Formation Group recovered about S$700,000; liquidators to apply for honestbee to be dissolved.
Singapore Law Watch /
26 May 2023
Join us in hearing more on several decisions from the Singapore Courts related to Admiralty and Shipping Law in 2022.
Singapore Law Watch /
26 May 2023
This webinar will provide an introduction to the Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters (Service Convention) , its operation in practice, and Singapore's accession and upcoming...
Straits Times /
25 May 2023
The High Court judge said that at 11 years of age, the girl is “sufficiently mature” to decide which parent she wants to live with.
TODAY /
25 May 2023
The Consumers Association of Singapore is warning of rising losses by consumers when they make advance payments to firms that then go bust.
Singapore Law Watch /
25 May 2023
Our speakers will discuss the most notable cases in 2022, including cases on the enforcement of child orders, the characterisation of matrimonial assets and the judge-led approach both substantively and in case management.
Singapore Law Watch /
25 May 2023
The Public Defender’s Office is hiring for the position of Public Defender. Interested applicants can apply via the careers.gov.sg portal here. Closing date: 9 June 2023.
Straits Times /
24 May 2023
MAS said it requires financial institutions to have strict anti-money laundering controls in place.
Straits Times /
24 May 2023
High Court says association didn't give him fair hearing before ban.
Straits Times /
24 May 2023
The video systems at work sites will be used to deter unsafe behaviour, identify workplace safety and health risks, and facilitate probes into incidents.
Singapore Law Watch /
24 May 2023
Gain A Holistic Understanding of Law. Make Your Mark on Justice.
Straits Times /
23 May 2023
He hacked woman, 79, to death after she refused to let him move to bigger room.
Business Times /
23 May 2023
Given the acrimonious backdrop behind requisitioned meetings and boardroom battles, it would perhaps be helpful for a clearer framework or guidelines to be drawn up.
Singapore Law Watch /
23 May 2023
Join us in delving deeper into competition law, where speaker Mr Tim Ward KC will share his experience in competition cases in the European Union and United Kingdom, and provide practical tips in managing cases.
Singapore Law Watch /
23 May 2023
The Christopher Bathurst Prize returns, this time with a focus on the approach regarding the matter of subject matter arbitrability. The contributor of the best legal advice will win an all-expenses-paid 2-week internship with Fountain Court...
Straits Times /
22 May 2023
Those convicted of giving the Maintenance Enforcement Officers (MEO) false information can be jailed up to six months, or fined up to $5,000, or both. MEOs do not require a defaulter’s consent to get information about his means and...
Straits Times /
21 May 2023
Owners of HDB flats are prohibited from investing in any private residential home during the minimum occupation period (MOP), which is five years for most flats now.
Straits Times /
20 May 2023
They are suing its Singaporean founder and his Hong Kong-registered company for more than $2.9 million and claimed that The Watchfund Limited, had breached their respective investment agreements and made misrepresentations.
Straits Times /
20 May 2023
The Ministry of Home Affairs refutes statements by activists, advocacy group and website over drug trafficker's case.
Singapore Law Watch /
20 May 2023
This 26-hour course, led by SAL’s Senior Accredited Specialists in Maritime and Shipping Law, covers a wide range of topics from ship sale and purchase to international sale of goods and finance to admiralty law and claims.
Straits Times /
19 May 2023
Judge finds she was conscious of her actions during attack on boss' mum-in-law.
Straits Times /
19 May 2023
S. Chandran was sentenced to three years’ jail in March 2021 and ordered to pay a penalty of $295,272 which is one of the largest penalties imposed for fraud cases involving the PIC scheme.
Straits Times /
19 May 2023
The rise in the use of generative AI will revolutionise the domain of knowledge management, particularly in the legal context, says the author.
Singapore Law Watch /
19 May 2023
Join acclaimed Coach Grant Herbert in this workshop tailored for young legal professionals of up to 5 years PQE to step up your leadership skills.
Straits Times /
18 May 2023
Carlos Manuel De Sao Vicente had a Bank of Singapore account containing more than US$558 million (S$749 million) that was seized by the Commercial Affairs Department on Feb 19, 2021.
Straits Times /
18 May 2023
He failed to declare he would receive $1.5m fee over firm's acquisition of several companies.
Singapore Law Watch /
18 May 2023
This webinar will provide an introduction to the Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters (Service Convention) , its operation in practice, and Singapore's accession and upcoming...
Singapore Law Watch /
18 May 2023
The Public Defender’s Office is hiring for the position of Public Defender. Interested applicants can apply via the careers.gov.sg portal here. Closing date: 9 June 2023.
Straits Times /
17 May 2023
Lev Panfilov is on trial for two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault by penetration and one count of molestation.
Business Times /
17 May 2023
Growing a brand extra-territorially without an IP strategy in place means increased exposure to the risks of counterfeiting and trademark infringements.
Singapore Law Watch /
17 May 2023
Unlock Your Legal Potential With An SUSS Law Degree. Make Your Mark on Justice.
Singapore Law Watch /
17 May 2023
Our speakers will discuss the most notable cases in 2022, including cases on the enforcement of child orders, the characterisation of matrimonial assets and the judge-led approach both substantively and in case management.
Straits Times /
16 May 2023
The abuse went on until the daughter died at the age of five in 2017, said prosecutors.
Straits Times /
16 May 2023
Nan Bei Dou Mu Gong temple was registered as a society in September 2016.
TODAY /
16 May 2023
If proposed changes to a framework are finalised, it will be mandatory for neighbours in a dispute to undergo mediation first before they take it further to the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals, a specialised court that manages...
MinLaw /
16 May 2023
The Family Justice Reform Bill was passed in Parliament on 8 May 2023 and introduces changes to make family proceedings simpler and more efficient, and facilitate sustainable maintenance outcomes. Click here to view the announcement by the...
Singapore Law Watch /
16 May 2023
The Christopher Bathurst Prize returns, this time with a focus on the approach regarding the matter of subject matter arbitrability. The contributor of the best legal advice will win an all-expenses-paid 2-week internship with Fountain Court...
Singapore Law Watch /
16 May 2023
Join us in delving deeper into competition law, where speaker Mr Tim Ward KC will share his experience in competition cases in the European Union and United Kingdom, and provide practical tips in managing cases.
Business Times /
15 May 2023
Absence of a unified definition of greenwashing, evolving regulatory developments and “greenwashing by association” complicate management of the threat.
Straits Times /
13 May 2023
It was issued for contempt of court over her comments on late-stage death penalty cases.
Straits Times /
14 May 2023
He is accused of causing investors to lose hefty sums which led to the collapse of the trading platform.
Straits Times /
13 May 2023
New laws were passed in March to allow postal voting for overseas Singaporeans.
Singapore Law Watch /
13 May 2023
Join acclaimed Coach Grant Herbert in this workshop tailored for young legal professionals of up to 5 years PQE to step up your leadership skills.
Straits Times /
12 May 2023
Professional deputies can be appointed by the court to make decisions on behalf of an individual who has lost the mental capacity to do so.
Straits Times /
12 May 2023
The fine comes after Ms Kwa Kim Li was found guilty of misconduct unbefitting of an advocate and solicitor.
Straits Times /
12 May 2023
These are sticky and longstanding problems that have resisted solutions, plaguing many Singapore families who have suffered in silence, sometimes for years; but relief is in sight with changes to the law aimed at tackling these challenges through...
Straits Times /
12 May 2023
The Law Society has been ordered to plug security gaps after a ransomware attack compromised information of 16,009 members while online furniture store Fortytwo has been fined $8,000 for another data breach.
Singapore Law Watch /
12 May 2023
This webinar will provide an introduction to the Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters (Service Convention) , its operation in practice, and Singapore's accession and upcoming...
Straits Times /
11 May 2023
Mr Andrew Hanam was found guilty of professional misconduct ranging from acting without his client’s instructions or consent, to failures to render legal advice, as well as failures to discuss alternative dispute resolution options.
Business Times /
11 May 2023
From Jun 28, developers are required to conduct customer due diligence checks on all transactions of uncompleted residential and non-residential properties regulated under the Housing Developers (Control & Licensing) Act and Sale of...
Straits Times /
11 May 2023
Bonds of love – coupled with fear and shame – stop them from seeking help against an abusive family member. Proposed moves under the Women’s Charter (Family Violence and Other Matters) (Amendment) Bill will boost their...
Straits Times /
11 May 2023
Proposed changes will give public officers powers to get residents to attend mediation.
Singapore Law Watch /
11 May 2023
Join acclaimed Coach Grant Herbert in this workshop tailored for young legal professionals of up to 5 years PQE to step up your leadership skills.
Singapore Law Watch /
11 May 2023
Join us in delving deeper into competition law, where speaker Mr Tim Ward KC will share his experience in competition cases in the European Union and United Kingdom, and provide practical tips in managing cases.
Straits Times /
10 May 2023
The move empowers the police to act against money mules who hand over control of their payment accounts to criminals, or who use their payment accounts to receive or transfer money for criminals.
Straits Times /
10 May 2023
The workgroup that reviewed the law also wants to amend the Maintenance of Parents Act to boost the powers of the Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents and the Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents, to ensure that neglected elderly...
Straits Times /
10 May 2023
Court rejects his appeal against conviction and prosecution's call for nine-month term.
Business Times /
10 May 2023
This follows legal dispute between USP Group and its shareholders who had sought an EGM to remove directors of the company.
Straits Times /
10 May 2023
The centralised digital platform will help flag, detect and prevent money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing.
Singapore Law Watch /
10 May 2023
Champion Justice for the Greater Good. Make a Positive Difference in Law.
Straits Times /
09 May 2023
Limitations in current laws make it difficult to take money mules to task; but ignorance will no longer be an excuse if Parliament passes tougher laws to clamp down on money mules and those who sell their bank or Singpass accounts.
Straits Times /
09 May 2023
The changes will improve access to justice, especially for self-represented parties who are involved in maintenance enforcement cases, said Law Minister K. Shanmugam.
Straits Times /
09 May 2023
Mahadi Muhamad Mukhtar, 40, had his prison term cut to 14 years after the Court of Appeal took into account the precedent case of Dave Teo, a full-time national serviceman who went missing with his SAR-21 rifle and several rounds of...
Straits Times /
09 May 2023
Many investors joining the class action suit bought one lot of the Credit Suisse AT1 bonds, which was priced at US$200,000.
Straits Times /
09 May 2023
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah was responding to proposed changes to parliamentary processes and structures.
Singapore Law Watch /
09 May 2023
Make your career transition a meaningful one—whether you are thinking of moving from private practice to in-house, or alternative legal services opportunities such as consulting.
Straits Times /
08 May 2023
MHA said that as part of the Pofma order, Mr Xu and The Online Citizen Asia will be required to carry a correction notice alongside their publications.
Straits Times /
06 May 2023
The charges were in relation to her alleged failure to exercise diligence in the discharge of her duties as a director.
Straits Times /
06 May 2023
DBS will also need to apply a multiplier of 1.8 times to its risk-weighted assets for operational risk, up from the 1.5 times multiplier previously applied in 2022.
MinLaw /
06 May 2023
The Coroners (Amendment) Act 2021 came into force on 2 May 2023. The Third Schedule of the Coroners Act has also been amended. Click here to view the announcement by the Ministry of Law for more information.
Singapore Law Watch /
06 May 2023
The Christopher Bathurst Prize returns, this time with a focus on the approach regarding the matter of subject matter arbitrability. The contributor of the best legal advice will win an all-expenses-paid 2-week internship with Fountain Court...
Straits Times /
05 May 2023
High Court says three weeks' jail sentence is manifestly excessive.
Straits Times /
05 May 2023
Father of 4, who faced most charges among 7 men, also sentenced to 24 strokes of cane.
Business Times /
05 May 2023
Company failed to disclose the plant's profitability was contingent on electricity sales revenue, which was projected to make up a significant proportion of overall revenue.
Singapore Law Watch /
05 May 2023
The Asian Business Law Institute prepares this free guide with the International Insolvency Institute to explain best practices and granular steps for conducting an out-of-court workout in the Asian context, besides setting out high-level,...
Business Times /
04 May 2023
From 2024, the required practice training period before law graduates can be considered for admission to the Bar will double to 12 months.
Straits Times /
04 May 2023
While the drug situation in Singapore is much improved, the scourge has not gone away.
Singapore Law Watch /
04 May 2023
Join acclaimed Coach Grant Herbert in this workshop tailored for young legal professionals of up to 5 years PQE to step up your leadership skills.
Straits Times /
03 May 2023
Former MP and retired ambassador Chiang Hai Ding and his son Joon Arn are being sued by his son's former wife Sabrina Tan over the ownership of a pre-war shophouse in the Balestier conservation area that is estimated to be worth...
Business Times /
03 May 2023
But Serene Seng, former manager of corporate affairs for Hin Leong, adds this is no longer the case.
Straits Times /
03 May 2023
Buyers who used 99-to-1 loopholes are easy to spot because their sales agreements are registered with the authorities.
Singapore Law Watch /
03 May 2023
Kickstart Your Legal Career With An SUSS Law Degree. Make Your Mark on Justice.
Straits Times /
02 May 2023
This is as scammers will likely find ways around proposed new laws against money mules.
Business Times /
02 May 2023
Anti-discrimination laws function as an external force to correct conscious or subconscious biases. They are a positive force telling us what not to do.
Straits Times /
01 May 2023
Slowing economy, soaring interest rates also see more people filing for bankruptcy in Q1.
Straits Times /
29 Apr 2023
Ong Lin Jie, who was given five months’ jail, appealed to the High Court on Friday to overturn his conviction.
Singapore Law Watch /
29 Apr 2023
Make your career transition a meaningful one—whether you are thinking of moving from private practice to in-house, or alternative legal services opportunities such as consulting.
Singapore Law Watch /
29 Apr 2023
The Christopher Bathurst Prize returns, this time with a focus on the approach regarding the matter of subject matter arbitrability. The contributor of the best legal advice will win an all-expenses-paid 2-week internship with Fountain Court...
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