CJ Sundaresh Menon dismissed the appeal of Ye Lin Myint, 36, on July 19, noting that Ye's sentence of two years and five months' jail by a district judge was "on the low side", and not "manifestly excessive".

In a written judgment yesterday, the High Court found that Mr Ng Kong Yeam, 80, intended to benefit Madam Kay Swee Pin, 66, when he transferred 799,999 shares in Natwest Holdings to her in 2010.

But judge orders return of funds; man had used some of $2m given to him by woman with dementia to pay for flat.

Catalist-listed Libra Group has applied to the High Court for a six-month debt moratorium, as it faces claims from creditors for some S$9.3 million in repayments and possession of a property at 34 Sungei Kadut Loop.

Cafeteria worker made failed bid after strangling nurse in a jealous rage; he later fled to Malaysia.

MinLaw is committed to ensuring access to justice for all, not just in technological solutions to enhance the delivery of quality legal services overall, but also in measures which support the litigant directly.

The Tangs paid S$201 million, which brought their stake to 29.73%, to become Chip Eng Seng's substantial shareholders.

Pek Lian Guan, Pay Teow Heng are out on bail following interview by the CPIB and continuing with their roles for business continuity.

As a senior director at TSMP, Jeffrey Chan Wah Teck SC will focus on white-collar crime, regulatory investigations, medical negligence and investment disputes.

By the end of August, 26 organisations had been fined or warned over PDPA breaches, up from 23 organisations recorded in all of last year.

In recent years, governance has shifted from a sole regulatory approach to that of co-regulation, initiating and acknowledging the partnership efforts of all the major stakeholders.

Accused allegedly lied grad had completed training needed to enrol in Bar exam course.

Mendel See Li Quan, now 19, pleaded guilty to one charge each of raping and robbing the 53-year-old prostitute. His lawyer, who sought reformative training, said he was appealing against the sentence.

The group represents a cross section of the legal industry, comprising international law firms, large local law firms and smaller boutique law firms.

Take the QLTS assessments, the fast track route to qualify as a solicitor in the UK. No training or experience requirement.

Overall, the incidence of wilful non-compliance with ECT orders is low (about 1 per cent). The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) investigates and prosecutes all such cases.

Sanction means he can practise only under supervision; he must also attend drug rehabilitation sessions for the 18 months of his demotion.

Work group suggests panel to filter complaints made to SMC in bid to speed up resolution.

His subordinate told him after incident that columns could not take PIE viaduct's weight.

A Muji spokesman said that the suit was settled out of court. The Japanese firm filed a suit in the Singapore High Court on Jan 25 after talks failed to resolve a dispute that arose when Iuiga displayed Muji's mark on its website.

Erroneous to suggest otherwise, he says after outcry over online post.

Witness in negligence suit feared he would be prosecuted in S'pore over property purchase.

Lawyers say there's no clear-cut answer - it depends on what was shared, who shared it.

Singapore firms can partner European peers to enter regional markets.

If a child struggles in the local education system and decides he or she is better off studying at an expensive college in America, are the parents obliged to finance the dream? What if the epiphany comes late, say, when the child is 25 or 30?

Children are increasingly the target of commercial exploitation online, says the author.

It undermines his assessment of woman's disorder for her appeal.

Competition watchdog inviting public feedback on proposed $80m purchase.

SGX RegCo's second year has been a busy one, and there is more to do.

Marathoner files writ in High Court, seeking damages arising from SEA Games non-selection.

Patients who feel wronged by their doctors have recourse. But what if patients bring unwarranted accusations against doctors? There should be penalties to discourage spurious complaints from patients.

Only "small procedural steps" and formalities remain for the agreement to enter into force, said Ms Malmström, who is "very confident that this will happen this autumn".

The programme provides customer access to a very select group of law firms invited by the MAS and SAL. No explanation has been provided on how these law firms were selected.

Mr Iswaran met Mr Silva Pereira, chair of the Friends of Singapore group in the European Parliament, in Brussels on Tuesday. 

A 59-year-old man was sentenced to death in the High Court after being found in possession of 52.75 g of diamorphine, also known as heroin, for the purpose of drug trafficking.

Winding up application against Astoria also carries implications for buyers of Laurel Tree project.

There has been an emerging trend of increased adoption of Singapore law in Asian cross-border transactions.

Speech or acts that insult religion remain a crime, but a higher bar of threatening public order is set.

A married man who showed pornographic videos to his eight-year-old neighbour and touched her inappropriately pleaded guilty to two charges of aggravated molestation yesterday.

With local fees for top lawyers among the world's highest (On phone with lawyer? That will go into bill, Sept 8), technology has made it possible for routine legal work to be done in a much quicker and far less costly manner.

Secure your place at this two-day conference which has become a must-attend event in the diaries of private client practitioners.

The by-laws state that no work is to be carried out that may affect the external facade of the Castle Green condominium building, without first getting the management corporation's approval in writing.

Claim includes loss of earnings, medical costs and other damages due to car accident in 2014.

The High Court of Singapore granted the debt moratorium during a hearing on Monday, which was less than the six-month stay that KrisEnergy had sought.

Yesterday, the Court of Appeal dismissed her arguments, saying that two weeks' jail was "rather lenient", given her "total and continued disregard for and defiance of the court's order".

The woman who is being sued for $2 million by her former lover told the High Court yesterday that the businessman's wife had bribed her tenant to get access to her bank book.

Downturn hits after laws changed to make bankruptcy rules friendlier to debtors: lawyers.

Fees for top lawyers among highest in the world but Law Society says gross overcharging is rare.

Pilot programme by MAS, Law academy promises fintechs faster, easier access to legal advice.

Sharon Rachael Gursharan Kaur was sentenced to 33 months' jail by a district court last year after she pleaded guilty to three corruption charges and one charge of using the benefits of her criminal conduct to acquire property.

It is first organisation in Asia-Pac to encourage collaboration and data sharing in legal tech sector.

A property agent who misled a married couple into handing her a $316,000 cheque to demonstrate interest in a Balmoral Road apartment, and failed to disclose she was the owner, has lost her lawsuit to claim the money.

This statement of claim, together with the writ, was served on Mr Xu at his house yesterday by PM Lee's lawyers Davinder Singh Chambers.

Based on the last three elections PM Lee has called in 2006, 2011 and 2015, a general election could be called from between two and seven months from the time the committee's formation is announced.

It will put in place approach mandating key responsibilities to enable recycling.

He says there was a pact not to start lawsuit while both sides took steps to recover funds.

A pro bono lawyer whom we consulted summed up the situation: "The fundamental problem is that enforcement mechanisms do not come with any assurance that one will get any money at the end of the process."

Changes will make system better for both employers and employees, says Zaqy.

Age limit to be increased to under-18, Youth Courts' jurisdiction and discretion widened.

The Bill, which aims to safeguard the interests of abused and neglected children up to age 18, is proposing that emotional harm be defined to include "manifestations such as delayed development or post-traumatic stress disorder".

He was awarded some $105,000 for job loss, pain and suffering against dentist Lee Tong Lynn.

Kimly says Alain Ong appointed non-exec and non-independent director before group's IPO.

Choosing a risk-based approach would make the practice of QR more meaningful for market participants. But, the success of such an approach would depend very much on how it is implemented and sustained.

The former good friends are now facing off in the High Court in a lawsuit over Mr Chew's purported reneging on his alleged promise in 2017 to procure a buyer for all of Mr Oei's shares.

Proposed changes would enable threats to be dealt with quicker, curb foreign influence.

CareShield Life for those born from 1980 onwards will provide basic care needs for the severely disabled.

The Housing Board will look at the "various touchpoints" single unwed parents may encounter in their housing journey, said the Ministry of National Development's Senior Parliamentary Secretary Sun Xueling yesterday.

Tax break scheme for foreigners to end, and other updates.

Deterrence is key sentencing consideration for the accused, then 19, who has autism.

With the law as it stands, they will be forced to spend big money on an undertaking that they may have great reservations about, even if they can afford it.

Changing social attitudes, greater willingness among women to assert independence among reasons: Experts

Guidelines soon on practices like discounts, offers of free products and price comparisons.

Letter says they repeat false allegations over 38 Oxley Road made against him by his sister.

Defence says that 1,137 people left Prudential in 2016, a record number even if the 244 defecting agency leaders and agents were excluded; cost-cutting by life insurer added to unhappiness.

He had underpaid over $1.4m in taxes by omitting income and filing incorrect GST returns.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is accepting applications for the new digital bank licences until Dec 31, 2019.

I have come across at least two cases of divorced mothers who had trouble securing alternative housing because their ex-husbands did not comply with court orders to sell the matrimonial flat.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the chief justices of the two countries on the sidelines of the Third Singapore-China Legal and Judicial Roundtable held in Beijing.

Judge allows move pending appeal against order that dad fund 60% of education abroad.

He allegedly worked with others to divert business to another beverage company.

Those who aspire to be on boards should downplay their legal credentials; the emphasis should instead be on one's skills and experience in business, management and leadership.

The debt stay extension comes as several honestbee creditors have filed affidavits opposing honestbee's debt moratorium application, BT understands.

The Law Ministry (MinLaw) is seeking public feedback on a proposed payment option in which a lawyer is paid only when the claim is successful.

When contacted by The Business Times, Hyflux said that an announcement would be made in a filing with the Singapore Exchange. But no announcement was forthcoming as at press time.

A total of 529 lawyers are being called to the Bar over three Mass Call sessions at the Supreme Court auditorium yesterday and today.

A Singapore Food Agency spokesman says Good Samaritan laws are being explored here. This could give businesses more protection when they donate food, and could raise the amount of food donated and set standards.

CCCS will be releasing details of the study as well as conducting a public consultation on the guidelines over the course of the next few months. 

Court also reverses acquittal of his wife over failure to pay Myanmar maid's salary.

Financial investigations by the Commercial Affairs Department showed that between January 2012 and July 2014, Lien accumulated an unexplained wealth of $258,666.14.

Mr Ong Boon Chuan, Mr Ong Teck Chuan and Ms Ong Siew Ann are being sued by their brother, Mr Ong Heng Chuan.

Non-compliance could result in penalty of up to $1m; firms revising SOPs for data collection.

While he did not elaborate on the proposed changes to the Act, he said religious leaders were consulted widely on them and he was grateful for their support.

The judge ordered that he should contribute towards the tuition fees, accommodation and other expenses for his son's study for four years in Canada.

Claim includes loss of earnings, medical costs and other damages due to car accident in 2014.

Non-compliance could result in penalty of up to $1m; firms revising SOPs for data collection.

Her case is that the money was a gift; wife reveals she instructed husband to demand repayment.

Fees for top lawyers among highest in the world but Law Society says gross overcharging is rare.