Kaiden Cheng's sentence in 2024 was the first time a prison term had been meted out in a case involving consumer protection.

From pay cuts to unjust dismissals, pregnancy can still derail a woman's career. The Workplace Fairness Act does not go far enough in preventing discrimination, say the authors.

If such a term is unpalatable in Singapore’s free-market economy, then consider it ‘tenant protection’.

The Pathways to Accountability, Change and Transformation (Pact) programme was launched by social enterprise Centre for Psychotherapy (C4P) in January 2024 to fill a critical gap in the justice system – pre-sentencing intervention.

Donees can be appointed to act in the two broad areas of personal welfare and/or property and other matters.

Often, the abuse is by a family member, trusted caregiver or romantic partner.

Given the spike in animal abuse cases, is it time to re-examine the law and implement harsher penalties?

No room for doubt he had intended to inflict serious injury in victim's head region, it says.

British journalist Ioan Grillo has reported on the drug scene from Mexico for more than two decades.

The group, called the Asia-Pacific Confederation against Drugs (APCD), will push for the creation of drug-free societies and stronger efforts to reduce the demand for drugs.

Key focus areas include streamlining prospectus disclosures for primary listings, where issuers will focus on the disclosure of core information that are most relevant and material for investors.

SGX RegCo is proposing removing the watch list of loss-making mainboard companies, and avoiding public queries on listed firms.

Zin Mar Nwe’s lawyer said a triggering statement amounted to grave and sudden provocation, which caused her to lose self-control; The court will issue detailed reasons in due course

SingPost said the global economic outlook remains clouded by ongoing trade tensions, with US tariffs and retaliatory measures by key trading partners. 

Former chief executive of EWM Veronica Shim Wai Han alleged Ng Yu Zhi misled her into investing in his Envy companies with fraudulent representations.

Zhang Shuyan was the managing director of electrical and mechanical maintenance and installation firm FYH Integrated at the time of the offence.

Judge says evidence did not support claim of 'arrangement' with parents, family firm.

The onus will be on the offenders to explain why a jail term should not be imposed on them, said a three-judge panel. 

To stay relevant and effective, legal professionals must commit to lifelong learning. Law school and the Bar exams are only the beginning.

No evidence of misrepresentation by agent on usable floor space: Judge

The growth of advisory panels has risen over 20% since 2021, aiding succession planning and providing fresh perspectives.

Deputy A-G counters that presumption of innocence not provided for in Constitution.

The agreement supplements the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) that entered into force in 2019.

Many exploring its use for software development and IT applications.

Law schools can cultivate staying power in their students through more exposure to the real world, better mentorships and by instilling a sense of purpose in them.

Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates was speaking at a fireside chat moderated by IMDA chairman and Temasek's emerging technologies head Russell Tham.

The investment schemes, claiming to have 300,000 physical mining machines capable of generating revenue by mining cryptocurrencies was in fact a Ponzi scheme.

Code last revised 2019; Among the key proposals is the implementation of rules to ensure that schemes of arrangement meant for takeovers are certain and timely.

If request is approved, he could face murder trial in S'pore, and possible death penalty.

More than a decade after he was involved in a traffic accident in 2010, a man sought nearly $3 million in compensation from the other driver, alleging that the rear-end collision triggered a cascade of medical conditions.

The authorities in the US are looking into the potential circumvention of export controls for advanced Nvidia chips.

A former yoga instructor, who was sentenced to jail and caning in August 2024 for molesting three victims, has been granted a discharge over his two remaining charges linked to a fourth woman.

The police are investigating 13 young people over their alleged involvement in two cases of damage to government property, namely wheelchairs at designated general election polling stations.

A man, who fled Singapore in early 2011 after slashing another man across the chest and abdomen, gave himself up to the authorities more than 12 years later in October 2023 as he missed his family.

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said Singapore has a network of 27 free trade agreements in force with partners like Asean, Japan, the EU and the US. 

Studies show that people who choose to drive taxis are those who want to devote more time to driving for a living.

To answer this, this article looks at how ballot papers are collected, counted and accounted for on Polling Day and in the days after.

As AI funding accelerates across the region, the focus is shifting from ambition to execution – where returns on infrastructure, talent and tools must now be proven in real business terms.

Iras had found the property transactions to be tax avoidance arrangements.

A recent dispute involving a family business provides a good lesson on why it is prudent to make records in writing.

Informal money transactions between family members are extremely hard to prove.

Technology has created new challenges and paradigms for musicians’ rights.

Mr Steven Goh Ching Huat, chief executive of Ossia International, sold a blue Pagani Huayra Coupe to Ng Yu Zhi for $7.3 million in March 2020.

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng was handed two charges in October 2024, stemming from his dealings with former transport minister S Iswaran.

An Indonesian couple is suing the company, salesperson Amos Koh and CK Tan Law, claiming S$849,287.

This comes as global regulatory bodies make calls to reinforce consistency between funds’ investment strategy and liquidity of fund assets, with redemption terms.

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Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon also barred her from making a fresh application for five years.

Indonesia had put in a formal extradition request for Paulus Tannos on Feb 24.

He emphasises need to secure public trust and confidence in the legal system and profession.

The judge said the legislative structure and plain wording of the amended law indicates that the two types of rape are to be treated equally.

New workplace legislation promises stronger safeguards, but ageing on the job still brings challenges.

This term of Parliament was not much longer than the last, with the difference being just 2½ months. But the tempo was higher with 162 sittings, up from 135.

Parents looking for missing kids outside Singapore face a range of challenges.

The world’s largest moot court competition saw a record number of 805 teams vying for the trophy this year.