TODAY /
09 Jun 2023
The risks range from AI mistakes to spreading of misinformation and copyright infringement. IMDA will continue to make targeted regulatory measures to uphold safety in future AI developments.
Business Times /
09 Jun 2023
The Singapore central bank’s guidance will cover financial institutions’ governance frameworks and client-engagement processes to manage climate-related financial risks, and to enable a transition in the real economy towards net zero.
Business Times /
09 Jun 2023
City Energy is the sole producer and retailer of town gas in Singapore.
Business Times /
09 Jun 2023
The recent cases of independent directors being hauled to court for disclosure-related offences have sent shockwaves to many independent directors.
Singapore Law Watch /
09 Jun 2023
This presentation will cover significant criminal law decisions handed down by the Singapore courts in 2022, including decisions relating to the Penal Code, the Misuse of Drugs Act, and other notable decisions.
Singapore Law Watch /
09 Jun 2023
This 3-hour session looks at procurement methods such as tenders, request for proposals and MOUs, public sector procurement, and the various parties involved and their divergent interests.
Straits Times /
08 Jun 2023
HDB's bid for summary judgment to claim double rent without going to trial was dismissed by the High Court.
Business Times /
08 Jun 2023
Among the many thorny issues raised at the Asia Tech x Singapore conference are copyright infringement, legal liability, false information and unequal representation.
Business Times /
08 Jun 2023
The criminal trial on cheating and forgery charges against Hin Leong Trading's founder Lim Oon Kuin, better known as OK Lim, continues in Singapore's State Court.
Singapore Law Watch /
08 Jun 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 /
08 Jun 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.
Business Times /
07 Jun 2023
Singapore prosecutors have accused Lim Oon Kuin of cheating HSBC by representing to the bank, through Hin Leong Trading’s employees, that the company had entered into a contract for the sale of oil with Unipec.
TODAY /
07 Jun 2023
If a Singaporean bribes people abroad, he commits a crime that can be prosecuted in Singapore. Even if the bribe is refused, an attempt to give a bribe is also a crime. The potential punishment is the same as if the bribe was actually given.
TODAY /
07 Jun 2023
There is indeed a lot of value to be had in making clear in legal terms what is and what is not considered discrimination, particularly in the workplace, says the authors.
Singapore Law Watch /
07 Jun 2023
Champion Justice for the Greater Good. Make a Positive Difference in Law.
Business Times /
06 Jun 2023
BNPL providers in Singapore such as Atome are signatories to an industry code rather than coming under the purview of MAS.
Straits Times /
06 Jun 2023
The incident follows a number of security breaches involving companies in Singapore.
Singapore Law Watch /
06 Jun 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 /
06 Jun 2023
We take a deep-dive into questions posed by the rise of generative AI. The discussion aims to cut through some of the noise, clarify thinking, and identify concrete, pragmatic and frank approaches forward.
Business Times /
05 Jun 2023
Clawbacks have long been used by employers as a way to safeguard their interests.
Straits Times /
04 Jun 2023
As many couples are usually unaware of the law that governs marriages, Singapore’s Supreme Court recently listed some rules on matrimonial properties that they should know.
Straits Times /
03 Jun 2023
The court said it was clear that the winding-up application was not a genuine attempt by the creditor to recover an investment.
Straits Times /
03 Jun 2023
About $89.7 million was lost to scams in 2016, with the number ballooning to $660.7 million in 2022.
Straits Times /
03 Jun 2023
The enhanced penalties come amid concerns that the global drug situation is worsening.
Business Times /
02 Jun 2023
The advantages of this private process make it attractive to some businesses that need to restructure, but others may not find it as enticing.
Singapore Law Watch /
02 Jun 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 /
02 Jun 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...
TODAY /
01 Jun 2023
With the sentencing of Lim Wee Hong David, all members of the criminal syndicate have been convicted and sentenced for their involvement in the S$40 million fraud on SkillsFuture Singapore.
Straits Times /
01 Jun 2023
The neighbours had lived in peace for more than a decade – until renovation work on one unit resulted in a dispute that ended up in court.
Business Times /
01 Jun 2023
Lim Oon Kuin, better known as OK Lim, of the failed Hin Leong group faces cheating and forgery charges.
Straits Times /
01 Jun 2023
These days, flexible work arrangements have emerged as a key defining characteristic of the contemporary workplace.
Singapore Law Watch /
01 Jun 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 /
01 Jun 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.
Business Times /
31 May 2023
The latest move adds to a growing number of legal actions in Singapore against the Swiss government.
Straits Times /
31 May 2023
From 2016 to 2020, Indian National Kandasamy Senapathi, 39, pawned 66 pieces of the jewellery over 172 occasions.
Straits Times /
31 May 2023
The Ministry of Home Affairs said the conditions for issuing the correction direction are satisfied in rejecting the application to cancel the Pofma order.
Business Times /
31 May 2023
Worldpay claims Oxpay SG has breached a clause in the agreement that requires Oxpay SG and its merchants not to do anything which Worldpay believes to be disreputable.
Singapore Law Watch /
31 May 2023
Kickstart Your Legal Career With An SUSS Law Degree. Make Your Mark on Justice.
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...
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