Over 1,000 investors across Asia coming together to sue Yau Kwok Seng, Capital Asia Group and Capital Asia Group Oil Management.

MAS looking to extend its programmes to certain borrowers beyond Dec 31 2020, while also ensuring that those able to pay should begin repayment before the moratoriums expire,

Instead of depositing the money into Hilborne Law LLC’s accounts, he placed them into his own.

The Youth Community and Legal Clinic will bring together volunteer young lawyers and law students.

Indoor park operator's Asia group is under interim judicial management, with employees and creditors left in limbo.

Developers no longer able to re-issue buyer's option to purchase a unit multiple times.

As society prepares for self-driving or autonomous cars, questions may be raised as to who is to blame when a traffic accident involving such vehicles leads to damage and personal injury.

Four young counsels trade law practice to start or co-start legal technology companies.

From police investigation to prosecution, to the judicial role, something went seriously wrong. A review must address any systemic weaknesses.

A primary school teacher sexually abused eight male pupils in 2001 and 2002 before absconding to Indonesia. The Singaporean man then remained on the run for 17 years.

Both effectively worked for same company, fell from height in separate incidents in 2018.

The prosecution said Lim, who is out on S$3 million bail, could face more charges.

Four directors of Novena Global Healthcare Group, which is founded by cousins Nelson and Terence Loh, have set up a committee to investigate its audited accounts.

The Attorney-General's Chambers has applied to submit court notes related to the case involving Ms Parti Liyani, who is seeking the court's permission for an inquiry into the conduct of two prosecutors.

Allan Yap, 64, the chairman since 2002, has since stepped down on Wednesday, according to a late-night bourse filing on Thursday from Hanwell.

Join CPD Training (UK) Limited for an intensive and up-to-date online advocacy training course. Solicitors seeking the Higher Rights of Audience (Civil) qualification will be trained and assessed online. See the link for more details.

A judge ruled that interior design group Fineline had caused delays and defects in renovation work at a couple’s condominium unit, failed to oversee the work and provided inconsistent documentation.

Cousins Nelson and Terence Loh grabbed headlines last month by announcing a takeover bid for Newcastle United.

A woman whose initial 20-month jail term for maid abuse was cut to eight months last year had her sentence increased to 14 months by the Court of Appeal yesterday.

This is despite Companies Act prohibiting a bankrupt from being director.

Former maid acquitted of theft after High Court appeal had filed complaint against DPPs in June.

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PwC and legal firms Rajah & Tann and Drew & Napier could pocket up to S$17.3 million in fees from the court-supervised bid to rescue debt-hit Hin Leong Trading (HLT), say court documents.

This webinar will provide an overview of the corporate insolvency parts of IRDA and to provide some guidance on some of the important changes. 

Notwithstanding the fact that its subsidiaries did not file for bankruptcy and may not have been involved in the misdeeds, Wirecard's remaining business is in serious trouble.

Nearly 60 years after the Women's Charter emancipated women in Singapore, giving them equal opportunity in school and at the workplace, it's time for gender equality to return where it really matters - the home.

Syed Suhail Syed Zin was scheduled to be hanged before those who were sentenced after him, said lawyer M. Ravi.

Given the gravity of the matter where the police, the prosecutors, and the lower court judge appeared to have fallen way short of the expected standards, an independent review headed by a Supreme Court judge would be ideal.

A Bangladeshi painter who strangled his Indonesian girlfriend after she refused to leave a new man she was seeing told the High Court yesterday that he and the victim had promised, at a mosque, to marry each other.

There has been a string of legal tussles involving the JV vehicle, starting with two legal letters that KIB served Rich Capital last September to demand full control of OKIB and S$20 million in compensation.

We agree..that we should harness technology to enhance access to justice for court users. This is an ongoing effort that will not end with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Davinder Singh Chambers' appointment follows 2019 scrutiny by US and Singapore authorities for something similar.

A group of banks led by ING Groep won a court order compelling Citigroup and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group to reveal account details linked to failed commodities firm Agritrade International.

Judge calls July 2017 attack 'vicious, brazen', but notes accused had major depressive disorder at the time.

Abuse began when girl was only 12 and continued for 15 months.

For one charge of statutory rape and another of obstruction of justice, the 31-year-old man was sentenced on Sep 21 to 10 years and five months' jail, and six strokes of the cane.

A domestic worker, who admitted to a reduced murder charge in April for killing her employer, has had a change of heart and now wants to rely on psychiatric evidence in the hope of avoiding life imprisonment.

More needs to be done in order to avoid erosion of relationships between firms and shareholders, if this format is here to stay.

It seeks to clarify interaction between public, private law in town council context: Experts

Tan Wai Luen had appealed against his conviction and sentence on a charge of sexual assault by penetration.

They are to boost S'pore's resilience against Covid-19, other public health threats: Minister

Pro bono services and free advice available, but many lack knowledge of legal aid schemes.

KS Energy and its unit will need their creditor bank's backing for scheme of arrangement: judge

While 2017 attack was largely unprovoked by victim, it was not premeditated, says judge.

Doctor-businessman Goh Jin Hian has not been accused of fraudulent conduct.. The allegations are more akin to negligence when carrying out his duties as a director at marine fuels supplier Inter-Pacific Petroleum.

Mr Ravi's attacks were contained in the media statement he issued at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on July 23 last year, together with a Malaysian civil society group.

Joint communique on crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine state shows shift from total ‘hands-off’ stance.

The issue of how the Pofma interacts with journalism was canvassed yesterday when the five-judge apex court questioned both sides on their arguments.

Apex court reverses 2015 conviction after new evidence on his mental health comes to light.

Raeesah Khan apologises online, saying it wasn't her intention to cause social unrest or division.

Recent leaks raise concerns as both firms manage digital currencies.

Former V-P can now hold office, withdraws High Court application for judicial review.

The SDP case concerns claims that the party had made about employment statistics for Singaporean professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) in two Facebook posts and an article on its website in June last year.

A regulatory void exists with MAS regulating the financial aspects of health insurance providers, but no agency regulating the health coverage provided.

On the second day of his trial yesterday, Ler Teck Siang argued that he did not believe officers were giving him a "legal order" to provide a urine sample after he was arrested for drug-related offences in 2018.

He will make ministerial statement on case involving former maid acquitted of theft.

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It is heartening to read about the latest steps that will be taken to ease the divorce process, in particular for those without legal representation (Online portal to ease process of uncontested divorces: CJ, Sept 15).

Tech-celerate for Law, which helps law practices adopt technology, has been extended to January next year.

Bangladeshi painter faces death penalty for 2018 murder of Indonesian domestic worker.

Strong stance needed to ensure safety of servicemen remains paramount, says judge.

The Courts have in 2019, issued a variety of authoritative decisions in the building and construction sphere. Presenters will deal with these cases and discuss the amendments to the SOPA.

A former doctor involved in the HIV Registry data leak saga is claiming trial to a charge of failing to provide a urine specimen to narcotics officers in relation to drug offences.

Couples in such cases and without lawyers will soon not have to attend court hearings.

ZenRock owes HSBC about US$49 million, while its total debt to banks is understood to stand at around US$165 million.

Under joint protocol, firms will have access to mediation at lower fees starting from $6,500.

According to a written decision by the PDPC published last Thursday, a software update to Grab's ride-hailing app on Aug 30 last year exposed the personal data of 21,541 GrabHitch drivers and passengers to the risk of unauthorised access.

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SCDF can now prosecute immediately, as part of amendments to Fire Safety Act.

Viktor Cheng Choong Hung faces 43 charges, mostly of cheating, conspiring to cheat NTU and its subsidiaries, and concealing criminal proceeds between 2014 and 2016.

An international convention that aims to help businesses resolve cross-border disputes and further facilitate international trade took effect yesterday.

Mr Balchandani has garnered widespread praise for securing the acquittal of Indonesian Parti Liyani, yet the engineer-turned-lawyer has been quick to deflect the plaudits and shuns the limelight.

While reviews of the dramatic case go over what led to a wrongful conviction of a domestic maid that was overturned on appeal, the authorities must also probe deeper to look at systemic weaknesses and underlying biases.

Transaction will make entity one of South-east Asia's largest insurers and biggest in S'pore.

Case will resume after Court of Appeal rules on two other appeals related to Pofma.

No major competition issues were identified in the local e-commerce sector despite worries over industry players expanding into multiple market segments, a study by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) found.

False claims relating to discounts or benefits among top complaints.

Case involving 2 lawyers, another man linked to probe by Singapore Customs.

Jaromel Gee Ming Li, 29, was sentenced to three years in jail and 12 strokes of the cane yesterday.

MAS said it is looking to shape ethical business practices, as well as prudent risk-taking behaviour and robust risk management. The IAC guidelines supplement the existing regulatory framework.

Landmark ruling departs from previous position that such accounts can't be garnished.

John Soh Chee Wen and Quah Su-Ling are facing 189 charges and 178 charges respectively for their role in the 2013 penny stock crash.

Deputy A-G Hri Kumar Nair to lead review into issues raised in High Court ruling.

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Key challenge is how to encourage market participants to shift from SOR-based market, which is still deep and liquid, to nascent but developing Sora-based market: top official

Sengkang Town Council has appointed an independent panel to handle all matters related to the pending appeals against a High Court judgment involving Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council (PRPTC).

Charge of fraudulent possession of property unrelated to 4 theft charges she was acquitted of.

The case also led to some questioning whether the class and status gulf between Ms Parti and the Liews had contributed to unfairness in the way the case was handled.

CJ, Judge of Appeal find family had no fair chance to contest Indonesian court orders.

For nearly five years, a boy was sexually abused by his uncle, who started touching the victim inappropriately when he was about five or six years old, and then progressed to more heinous acts.

Views wanted on relevance of exceptions that allow for digital reproduction of such works.

The Variable Capital Companies regime is a game changer for funds moving here, including those from Hong Kong.

The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC), the police and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) are looking into the case of a former domestic worker acquitted of stealing from Changi Airport Group chairman Liew Mun Leong and his family.

Lawyers say people now more aware of their rights, most cases settled before going to trial.

From police investigation to prosecution, to the judicial role, something went seriously wrong. A review must address any systemic weaknesses.

Given the gravity of the matter where the police, the prosecutors, and the lower court judge appeared to have fallen way short of the expected standards, an independent review headed by a Supreme Court judge would be ideal.