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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The head of Singapore's intellectual property office is running for the top job at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo).

The 52-year-old man, whose identity cannot be disclosed to protect the identity of the alleged victim, is seeking to have rape charge amended to incest.

From January next year, Mr Vincent Hoong will become a High Court judge, while Mr Mohan Ramamirtha Subbaraman will be a judicial commissioner of the Supreme Court.

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon was recognised for his "exemplary leadership, selfless service and commitment to developing alternative dispute resolution".

Ridzuan Mega Abdul Rahman and his wife Azlin Arujunah are on trial for the murder of their son by scalding him to death.

The third case, brought by LGBT activist and retired doctor Tan Seng Kee, was also heard yesterday.

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.

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Joint forum to review accounting, disclosure issues, as well as the bolstering of co-ordination among bodies such as MAS, ACRA, CAD, SGX RegCo.

Residents welcome new laws even as some seek clarity on property agents' role.

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

Scalded boy's condition would not have deteriorated so easily: Burns expert

This is the first labour trafficking case resulting in a sentence in Singapore since 2015, when the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act came into force: MOM

MAS has slapped a S$11.2 million civil penalty on UBS over deceptive trades by the bank's client advisers in Singapore.

"How am I able to kill a child? Just look at my small body," Azlin Arujunah said in a statement that was read out in court yesterday in her ongoing trial for scalding the boy to death.

Matter resolved amicably at mediation, with terms of settlement remaining confidential.

But language of collective agreements affecting its drivers could be clearer: Judge

Severe scalding caused his death, says pathologist, but other injuries had a part.

The arguments were heard by Justice See Kee Oon in chambers. In making their case, the lawyers echoed former chief justice Chan Sek Keong's opinion on Section 377A.

Iras said on Wednesday that it had conducted islandwide raids on criminal syndicates suspected of being involved in a type of illegal GST refund claim called GST carousel fraud.

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Currently, non-parents do not have the right to bring a guardianship application to the court.

Couple accused of confining child in cage, scalding him and using pliers to pinch him.

Among other denials, 54-year-old Isa Ahmad now claims that he did not rob a second female victim of her mobile phone.

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Renovation firm liable for breaches that led to closure of Suntec City mall clinic for 321 days.

Suzanna Bong Sim Swan had hit Ms Than Than Moe on the cheek with a medicated oil glass bottle, after allegedly abusing her for two years and not paying her salary.

A second tranche of the trial will determine how much of the S$33.7 million in claims the three MPs will be liable for, if any.

The identity of the young male lawyer accused of molesting a female colleague in 2017 cannot be disclosed, to protect the identity of the alleged victim.

He alleges he was constructively dismissed; firm files countersuit.

Developer denies claims and names Huttons as 3rd party defendant.

Dr Tan Seng Kee, 61, better known as Roy Tan, said his case and two other similar cases have been scheduled to be heard on Nov 13, 15, 18, 20, 21 and 22.

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Developer denies claims and names Huttons as 3rd party defendant.

Matter resolved amicably at mediation, with terms of settlement remaining confidential.

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.

The identity of the young male lawyer accused of molesting a female colleague in 2017 cannot be disclosed, to protect the identity of the alleged victim.

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