Creditor and shareholder Keppel supports application for debt moratorium as legal action by creditors may derail KrisEnergy's ability to develop a debt restructuring plan.

The Court of Appeal said the original sentence of 23 years and 11 months was 'crushing' given the man's relatively young age and otherwise clean record.

The writer says it is inconsistent that under-21s cannot vote or consent to marry, and under-19s cannot buy cigarettes, for instance — but anyone may seek an abortion regardless of age. 

Law Society submitted that lawyer should be struck off the rolls for his deception and forging of court documents; Court of Three Judges agreed.

Welcomed into their home, he preyed on the girls after they turned 9.

They had colluded to misuse confidential information obtained in the course of their work for personal gain.

IA needs to be in place, on an ongoing basis, and is effective, adequately resourced and independent of the activities it audits, as required by SGX's new rule.

He became the first offender to be sentenced for commercial drug trafficking under changed sentencing standards in Australia.

Former lawyer Then Feng and Gaillard Frederic Willy were previously charged with two counts of criminal intimidation. Then is currently out on bail.

Standardisation of Practice In Crypto Entities (Spice) standardises the voluntary approach to tackling key issues relevant to crypto-asset and blockchain companies.

Report did not recommend remedial action to be taken; the company to consult with SGX Regulation.

Former agency leader Wendy Ho says culture of fear at Peter Tan Organisation drove her to go along with defection plans.

He was fined $3,500 for harassing his wife's ex-husband.

He is deemed alive and eligible for benefits as he hasn't been registered as dead: CPF Board.

Regulators alert to vulnerability of directors-for-hire, as Singapore residents used to legitimise shell companies channeling illicit flows.

But unreasonably denying developer access to Sentosa Cove home reduces the quantum.

Some cars parked in the open carpark at Pandan Valley condominium on Dec 28, 2015, were damaged overnight by a fallen tree.

29 such students in this year's intake of 68; selection focuses on applicants' backgrounds.

Mr P. Suppiah died of cancer on Aug 3, 2019, his family said.

They say conditional fee agreements can boost S'pore's position as global legal hub.

Could it be that defensive legal counselling is being practised by lawyers as they advise their clients, much like how defensive medicine is practised as a result of increasing medical litigation costs?

Conditional Fee Agreement means lawyers get paid only if client's claim is successful.

It is developing a practice management system that is driven by data.

On Thursday, the three-judge Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and agreed that the girl's evidence was not unusually convincing, albeit on different grounds.

Initially sentenced to 23-and-a-half years behind bars and the maximum 24 strokes of the cane, he now has to serve a total of 28 years’ jail with the same number of strokes.

Mr Zainol Abeedin Hussin, Former Deputy President and Current Member, Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents

PM Lee hails signing of UN treaty as powerful statement in support of multilateralism.

Mr Shanmugam said the convention signing ceremony is one of five significant events taking place in Singapore that relate to the legal sector.

The Singapore Convention - a United Nations treaty signed in Singapore on Wednesday which paves the way for mediation settlements to be enforced across borders - is a powerful statement in support of multilateralism: PM Lee Hsien Loong

The 49-year-old foreign national was appealing against his conviction and sentence of 14 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane, which were for sexually assaulting the victim during a Halloween sleepover in 2015.

The court, which has the power to impose penalties on errant lawyers, also ruled on Wednesday that while no dishonesty was found on Mr Ooi’s part, there was, “at the very least, gross negligence”

The centre's arbitration rules, which are based on those of the United Nations, will be modified to include a small claims procedure for faster and more economical disposal of small-value disputes.

It unveils steps aimed at boosting accountability and trust, including a new whistle-blowing office.

The World Intellectual Property Organisation, which has handled arbitration and mediation cases in Singapore since 2010, said 35 per cent of its cases related to copyright issues.

Revelation of this alleged offer, made in Hyflux CEO's affidavit, is unlikely to affect the deal on the table with Utico; adviser Borrelli Walsh denies the existence of such an offer.

When a complaint is made, should a case be taken up against a doctor? What constitutes professional misconduct? These and other issues are now clearer, after a court judgment laid out parameters for such decisions.

Our current legal framework does not guarantee that the money in a compensation order reaches the victim. 

Over 30 countries, including US, China and India, will today sign UN treaty named after Singapore.

Toh Sia Guan appeared at the High Court on Aug 6. The fight on July 9, 2016 lasted two minutes, and Toh left the scene with his shirt stained with blood and with only one slipper, on his left foot.

honestbee owes its largest creditors about US$209 million, but plans to clean its balance sheet through a debt-to-equity conversion, for which it is still deciding the terms.

It allows authorities to mandate safety standards and act against breaches.

HTX will have 1,300 staff, consolidate Home Team's resources when set up in December.

A law which protects young offenders as well as children under the age of 16 who are exposed to abuse, neglect or risk may be extended to cover those under 18.

What counts as a defect in a condo, who is liable and what can homeowners do to resolve issues?

The move is part of Singapore's policy reforms to get more judgments here recognised and enforced overseas.

For example, it recommends that all communications between trading reps and clients be kept for five years.

A major complaint by investors has been the length of time taken by authorities to realise that something is amiss, identify the actual cuplrit and bring him or her to task.

Start-up's woes largely due to stiff competition, inability to raise capital.

High Court sets out sentencing framework to clarify and guide maid abuse cases.

Court grants Hyflux two extra months on its debt moratorium; Utico CEO Richard Menezes says Hyflux's value is falling.

honestbee CEO Ong Lay Ann says he expects the company will emerge from the restructuring incurring minimal debt; it would have only ongoing liabilities from the usual course of business.

Mr Sng is being sued by a creditor of honestbee for the repayment of a US$3.8 million loan.

Applying economic analysis to the law, such as in determining amount of traffic fines, can yield interesting insights.

Iskandar Rahmat, 40, has been behind bars since his arrest soon after the murders on July 10, 2013.

Catalist-listed Epicentre has filed an affidavit to resist creditor Goh Chee Hong's application for the company to be placed under judicial management and appoint interim judicial managers.

Structural defects had been discovered but support structures were not redesigned.

A 2019 IPS report showed that religion thrives amongst Singaporeans. A significant minority indicated higher trust in religious organisations compared to political leaders.

Dispute involved money that admin officer had entrusted to elder sister for investments.

To better protect children and youths from the harms of drugs, it will be an offence for an adult who has drugs or drug-related utensils to knowingly or recklessly leave them within reach of a child below 16.

New proposals that are being discussed at the OECD this year could transform the global tax system and have dramatic implications for cross-border trade and investments.

Gun commander and technician who were in howitzer with actor face 2 and 3 charges, respectively.

The three charges against Mr Or Toh Wat, group managing director of Or Kim Peow Contractors, were withdrawn yesterday.

Traditional due diligence during the M&A process involves a heavy focus on areas such as finance, legal and human resources - with cybersecurity often coming in as an afterthought.

A brothel operator, originally sentenced to death for murdering a pimp who worked for him, avoided the hangman's noose yesterday after the Court of Appeal allowed his appeal and sentenced him to life imprisonment instead.

Second wife of Mr Tan Chua Joo, Madam Tao Li, gets half share of interest in City Square Residences apartment held by Mr Tan while daughter and son get other half.

They say Top Glove's bids at 'freezing orders' against them in bad faith to renege on earn-out provision.

The China Ready Programme will be conceptualised and approved by the Ministry of Law and will feature Mandarin language lessons and courses on the Chinese legal system and culture.

Geneco exposed 350 potential customers' e-mail addresses.

The case involves an incident in 2004 in which a granite stone panel weighing more than 100kg fell off the facade of the Temasek Avenue building. A similar panel fell off in 2011.

US, China to be among first to ink treaty to help enforce mediation settlements across borders.

The Asia Hub of Insol, a London-based umbrella body for restructuring and insolvency associations, will be housed within the Maxwell Chambers Suites.

Law firm Shook Lin & Bok and financial adviser PrimePartners Corporate Finance have been censured by the Securities Industry Council (SIC) for their roles in a short-lived privatisation attempt by Delong Holdings.

As computers surpass human intelligence and take on greater responsibilities, should they be given rights as well?

Sephora has apologised and cancelled all existing passwords for customer accounts.

Richard Magnus' 50 years in public service have seen him serving as judge and regulator.

On Friday, 103 members sued Exklusiv Resorts Pte Ltd, the owner of the now defunct The Pines club, and its director, motoring tycoon Peter Kwee, for alleged deceit, negligence, misstatement and breach of contract.

Next month, a new UN treaty will be signed to facilitate enforcement of cross-border mediation agreements. Named the Singapore Convention on Mediation, it cements the Lion City's reputation as a dispute resolution hub.

The case is in the pre-trial phase, after failed attempts by the three defendants to strike out the lawsuit, and then to have it consolidated with the ongoing Prudential-versus-Mr Tan trial.

Doctors, lawyers hail court ruling on specialist fined for not telling patient about side effects.

'Ill-judged prosecution, an unwise decision to plead guilty and an unfounded conviction'.

The former Apple reseller's lawyer Oon & Bazul received a letter on Monday stating creditor Goh Chee Hong filed the application with the Singapore High Court.

Changes to be made with the agreement of key stakeholders, including religious leaders.

JLC on Monday filed its defence to a S$3 million lawsuit from dormitory operator Aik Chuan Construction, and is also counter-suing Aik Chuan Construction, Aik Chuan Investment and Ken Lim Yew Ming, the owner of these two companies.

Judge rules for Oei over four-year feud with big Canadian developer.

Emas is a subsidiary of former stock market darling Ezra Holdings, which filed for bankruptcy protection in the US under Chapter 11 in 2017 after receiving two statutory demands from creditors.

To recap, under the new regime ("New Rules"), exit offers have to be both "fair" and "reasonable", and neither the offeror nor its concert parties may vote on the delisting resolution.

Irrevocable divorce does exist and it is called "talaq ba'in". But it is not so easily acquired.

She says ex-boss also cited business continuity in event of his death as a reason.

He says she was informed and given copy of certificate.

S'pore universities accepting growing number of poly grads, seeing more diverse student mix.

Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee announced changes to the application process for a Lasting Power of Attorney on July 20, 2019.

Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, 32, has seven days to file the necessary application if he wishes to appeal against this decision.

Former agency leader Wendy Ho says culture of fear at Peter Tan Organisation drove her to go along with defection plans.

Law Society submitted that lawyer should be struck off the rolls for his deception and forging of court documents; Court of Three Judges agreed.

JLC on Monday filed its defence to a S$3 million lawsuit from dormitory operator Aik Chuan Construction, and is also counter-suing Aik Chuan Construction, Aik Chuan Investment and Ken Lim Yew Ming, the owner of these two companies.

On Friday, 103 members sued Exklusiv Resorts Pte Ltd, the owner of the now defunct The Pines club, and its director, motoring tycoon Peter Kwee, for alleged deceit, negligence, misstatement and breach of contract.