MOM rebuts claims, says it is acting to ensure jobs debate is based on accurate facts.

Doctors have said that the package of recommendations is a move in the right direction.

Move comes after neighbours fail to comply with dispute resolution tribunal's orders.

Agencies to decide within 72 hours whether to notify affected parties about breaches.

Lawyers whom TODAY spoke to said they have handled several cases where their clients jumped bail this year. This is despite changes to the law in October last year that made it a criminal offence.

New 35-storey building utilises smart tech to help judiciary adapt in disruptive age.

Lawyer says charge against client over TOC article contravenes his right to equality before the law.

CTBI did not start fund management activities within six months of the issuing of its licence and did not seek an extension to start the business as required by the MAS.

Listing rules dictate that a company upon becoming a cash company will be delisted if it is unable to meet the requirements for a new listing within 12 months.

But what must be avoided is the practice of defensive medicine. 

An insurance company cannot be appointed the legal representative of a dead person's estate without the insurer's consent.

Doctors being disciplined will soon answer to a tribunal headed by a legally trained judge. But for the process to work well, more doctors also need to be trained and to step up to sit in judgment on peers.

Attention is now on laying the building blocks for its development, say observers.

The EU is working to establish a parallel body to arbitrate on future trade disputes on the basis of WTO rules.

Buyers of used cars should ensure that their purchased cars have been transferred to them once they have made their payments in full.

Law invoked twice recently, but in both cases, original posts that were corrected can still be read.

Legislative assistants who help MPs have had roles expanded in past 30 years and call for change.

IT firm drops lawsuit after court-initiated mediation with SISV, ending 3-year dispute.

Research will get more important and complicated as issues become more complex.

Fake-news law falls short of transparency and accountability standards.

PwC asked the government to encourage green financing by giving enhanced tax deductions to companies issuing green bonds.

The deal covers strengthening the rule of law, international commercial dispute resolution and the administration of the legal profession.

But the High Court rejected his claim for $420,000 to hire a domestic worker to care for him because he has epileptic fits after the 2013 accident.

The association is to launch initiatives next year including a pro bono collaboration with NTUC's U Associate network.

Admin challenges aside, experts cite issues like sentencing aims and impact, bias.

Following the termination, Koon Holdings will no longer need to provide corporate guarantees in respect of the JV, reducing their contingent liabilities and obligations.

On 1 January 2020, GST for imported digital services kicks in.

He had hoped it would raise chances of getting student pass for child born through surrogacy.

Workgroup put forth 29 recommendations aimed at strengthening the patient-doctor relationship.

Before he entered politics, Senior Minister of State for Health and Law Edwin Tong had already been unhappy with the disciplinary process for doctors.

Ex-Apple reseller seeks probe into past deals involving him and will install hard measures on spending.

Mediation addresses the rehabilitative and restorative aspects of justice.

Software firm that works with schools failed to secure personal info of students, parents and staff.

The benefits of facial recognition technology are that it offers a quick, non-invasive means of identifying people. Those are also its dangers.

New research unit will examine issues surrounding AI, data analytics, robotics.

She was injured after fall into nearly 2m-deep drain when manhole was open for inspection.

Doctor made fraudulent claims to mislead businesswoman to invest, High Court rules.

Countries contemplating laws to deal with deliberate online falsehoods would study Singapore's closely, law lecturer Eugene Tan of the Singapore Management University said.

Two siblings argue purchase made with family funds but judge finds such monies didn't exist.

If an advertisement is found to be in breach of Singapore Code of Advertising Practice, Asas will inform the media owner, agency and advertiser to amend or remove it.

Co-owner of 2-storey property, who's wife of bankrupt Freddie Koh, ordered to sell it.

Efforts by the Singapore Academy of Law will allow lawyers to better service the investment funds industry.

Lawyer is accused of having falsely certified "the correctness of an instrument" - a mortgage - for a house.

Panel's recommendations come after two judgments by SMC tribunals were overturned.

Professional disciplinary system has been under strain and that there has been "growing disquiet and pessimism within the medical fraternity".

Panel's recommendation will also ensure that doctors don't practise defensive medicine.

His lawyer sought to discharge himself from acting for the man, saying that he had not been paid.

Regulators must collaborate to match attackers' speed.

This approach is not novel and has been adopted in other jurisdictions.

Anyone found guilty of trafficking Class A controlled drugs will be jailed for at least five years and given five strokes of the cane.

Feedback suggests that the parties are currently two of the largest suppliers for the global supply of LNG carriers, and possibly large containerships and large oil tankers.

Law firm TSMP reaches out to elderly to help them with end-of-life issues such as making a will.

This is first time social network has done so here; Pofma Office says other tech firms also agree to comply with law.

Hyflux's application to extend deadline was unopposed despite reports of threats by some lenders to block the restructuring.

Facebook's notice states that it is legally required to inform readers that the Singapore government says the post has false information.

He reposts false claims on Twitter, LinkedIn and Google; Facebook reviewing request.

It seeks court order to stop footwear site from engaging in 'subscription trap' practice.

New building has more courtrooms, hearing chambers and raft of facilities for court users.

It is time to refresh the vocabulary used when we talk about corporate governance.

While money was obtained from firm by fraud, its director was also complicit, top court rules.

CJ, lawyers say increase may be driven by use of social media, instant messaging.

32-year-old, who says he is no longer a S'porean, is second person to get order under Pofma over claims on Facebook.

Hyflux is set to give the Singapore High Court a progress update on Friday, when the court will also determine whether to extend the firm's debt moratorium beyond its Dec 2 expiry.

Elderly woman in vegetative state after surgery to remove brain tumour.

Defence lawyer M. Ravi's application for the High Court to determine if the Singapore Cabinet has the same protection as an individual under the Constitution was thrown out yesterday by a district judge.

Their choice not to take the stand means that the only witnesses testifying for the defence would be their respective psychiatrists.

SIA announced an agreement with Malaysia Airlines on Oct 30 that would "significantly strengthen" the partnership between them.

They will be liable for financial penalties of up to S$1 million if they misuse personal data; this was among recommendations on data security that the government has accepted.

Apex court agrees negligence caused her husband to lose full life expectancy, orders reassessment of $1.2m award.

Utico will take 95% stake in the firm; retail investors offered payouts but some may be worth just a fraction of investment.

Credit Bureau Singapore said it would disclose an individual's report to third parties only if the person gives his or her consent.

He is also banned from driving for 12 years; judge says businessman's culpability reduced due to acute psychosis.

He stole wife's valuables while she was unconscious, pawned a gold chain and shared the spoils with mistress.

Facebook post made false statements about investments by GIC, Temasek; correction notice issued under Pofma.

Heightened scrutiny due to changing risk, compliance landscape: business insurer AGCS.

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He had pleaded guilty to four counts of harassment, two molestation charges and three charges under the Women's Charter.

A man who bet $50,000 on an illegal gambling website had his prison sentence replaced with a fine, with the High Court ruling that this should be the starting point for first-time remote gambling offences unless Parliament decides differently.

S'pore-born Milton Cheng is first Asian to helm Baker McKenzie and he is up to the challenge.

American lawyer Jeffery Chow was first hired by Keppel for a year's contract in Singapore to help it organise intellectual property matters, according to his wife. 

The notices suggest that they are launching an appeal that covers substantial parts of the decision by High Court Judge Kannan Ramesh. A date for the Court of Appeal hearing has not been announced.

Joyas International Holdings has appointed lawyers in Singapore and Indonesia to recover a HK$24.4 million (S$4.2 million) deposit paid to a Philippine party for the supply of nickel ore.

But five-year jail term stands for sales director over his role in transfers of stolen $4.4m in 2013.

The submissions also addressed the widely-discussed arguments of former chief justice Chan Sek Keong, although he is not an applicant.

How can the VCC be further enhanced to optimise the benefits for the funds industry?

He allowed himself to be cultivated by boss of two construction firms, who also received a jail sentence.

He said he drafted and approved contracts between KOM and its agent in Brazil, knowing that the contracts were fraudulent and meant to conceal bribes.

Devandran Karunakaran, 40, the managing partner of law firm Ince Singapore, pleaded guilty to three molestation charges and causing distress to the bar manager.

The High Court is bound to follow the decisions of the Court of Appeal, which is the highest court in Singapore, and should therefore dismiss the three recent cases, the AGC said in its submission.

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Hyflux says deal is still on and both sides continue to negotiate and hope to sign a definitive agreement soon.

The agreement is the first between the EU and an Asean member state.

Court rulings show that the person who buys the lottery ticket does not necessarily have sole claim on the winnings, the author notes.

Probation should not be seen as 'soft option', nature of intrusions relatively minor, she says.

Court of Three Judges said it was satisfied that he has been fully rehabilitated and that a sufficient length of time has elapsed between his disbarment and reinstatement application.

New heritage gallery celebrates role of the courts in Singapore's development.

 Strong show of support for the UN treaty demonstrates the commitment towards multilateralism and a rules-based international order: Edwin Tong

Her lawyer, however, argued that the psychiatrist, Dr Kenneth Koh, had not spent enough time interviewing Azlin Arujunah, did not fully understand her life.

Duo, who were in cabin at time of incident, failed to ensure that Pang was in safe position.

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Co-owner of 2-storey property, who's wife of bankrupt Freddie Koh, ordered to sell it.

Court of Three Judges said it was satisfied that he has been fully rehabilitated and that a sufficient length of time has elapsed between his disbarment and reinstatement application.

Introduction of title of non-practitioner lawyer among moves up for consultation.

Students considering a law career should weigh the tough competition against the lure of the prospects, said Senior Minister of State for Law Edwin Tong.

She was injured after fall into nearly 2m-deep drain when manhole was open for inspection.