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ADV: SUSS School of Law – Apply by 15 July

ADV: SUSS School of Law – Apply by 15 July

Champion social justice with an SUSS Law Degree.

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Public invited to give feedback on newly proposed racial harmony laws

Public invited to give feedback on newly proposed racial harmony laws

Areas include safeguards against foreign influence, restraining orders against harmful content.

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$3 billion money laundering case: Third accused convicted, sentenced to 13 months’ jail

$3 billion money laundering case: Third accused convicted, sentenced to 13 months’ jail

Chinese national forfeits $8m of assets to the state as part of plea offer.

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Data gaps, privacy needs of the rich make anti-money laundering checks tough, say agencies

Data gaps, privacy needs of the rich make anti-money laundering checks tough, say agencies

Property agents and observers say existing measures may not be foolproof amid a lack of resources, manpower and expertise.

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All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules

All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules

The rules will cover formal requests for flexible work arrangements, and the processes to submit and evaluate these, but not govern the outcome.

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ADV: Publication: Data Embassies: Purposes, Features and Limitations

ADV: Publication: Data Embassies: Purposes, Features and Limitations

This publication provides an overview of the still nascent concept that is data embassy, including its purposes, features, limitations and analogies with diplomatic missions from which inspirations are drawn, and includes a comprehensive mapping of the two primary data embassy models in operation today. Get your copy here. An issues paper on this topic is available for free download here.

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DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15

DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15

It marks Singapore's long-planned leadership transition to 4G political team.

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Over 470 youth arrested for sexual crimes in 2023; offenders’ exposure to porn cited as a reason

Over 470 youth arrested for sexual crimes in 2023; offenders’ exposure to porn cited as a reason

One was that youth were being exposed early to sexually explicit materials or adult sexual activity, and the other was their access to inappropriate or inaccurate information about sexual behaviours and relationships.

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ADV: SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership and Strategy Programme 2024

ADV: SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership and Strategy Programme 2024

Globalisation and the economic shift to Asia offer new opportunities for law firms and in-house counsel, but also bring challenges like cost pressures, competition, and talent retention. Legal professionals must now combine technical expertise with strong leadership to navigate this evolving landscape. The SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership & Strategy Programme each offer a two-day intensive management course tailored for law firm partners, general counsel, and legal service officers to address their needs in this context.

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MoneySmart fails to stop former exec from working for rival; court says non-compete clause ‘unreasonable’

MoneySmart fails to stop former exec from working for rival; court says non-compete clause ‘unreasonable’

The non-compete clause in the employment contract was too wide, said the court.

New law academy course will train young lawyers differently: Forum

New law academy course will train young lawyers differently: Forum

As the representative body of the legal profession in Singapore, the Singapore Academy of Law is keenly aware of the need to develop a new way of training lawyers so they can compete, advance and climb up the value chain. 

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Hard for companies to prevent former star employees from competing

Hard for companies to prevent former star employees from competing

Companies must prove illegal acts like stealing data were committed and that these led to losses.

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ADV: Criminal Justice Forum: Discovery to Even the Playing Field

ADV: Criminal Justice Forum: Discovery to Even the Playing Field

<For members only> In this second Criminal Justice Forum, Justice Aedit Abdullah will deliver a keynote address on the evolving disclosure obligations by the Prosecution. A panel discussion will also explore topics which includes court expectations regarding discovery obligations and unused disclosed evidence by the Defence. 

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Late chief justice Yong Pung How remembered by mentees for his kindness in new biography

Late chief justice Yong Pung How remembered by mentees for his kindness in new biography

The book, which details Mr Yong’s career milestones, was written, compiled and edited by Senior Judge Andrew Phang, who retired as justice of the Court of Appeal in 2022.

‘Firms donating food should be supported’: Charities, social enterprises back draft Bill aimed at reducing food waste

‘Firms donating food should be supported’: Charities, social enterprises back draft Bill aimed at reducing food waste

Advocates of waste reduction said that a Good Samaritan Food Donation Bill could alleviate concerns and boost donations to feed the needy. If tabled and passed, such a law could standardise donation practices and have a significant impact on food distribution to people in need.

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WP’s Terence Tan leaves party to focus on career and family

WP’s Terence Tan leaves party to focus on career and family

Mr Terence Tan who is a director at law firm Robertson Chambers, intends to focus on his career as a litigation lawyer and also spend time with his children.

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Singapore committed to protecting all minority communities: Shanmugam

Singapore committed to protecting all minority communities: Shanmugam

Government takes firm view against violence, Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam says, stressing every community is equal.

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$3b money laundering accused offered jail time of 13 to 15 months after receiving 6 new charges

$3b money laundering accused offered jail time of 13 to 15 months after receiving 6 new charges

Among the six new charges that Wang Baosen faces is one charge of allegedly lying to the authorities during investigations. 

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When high-earning women take on ex-husbands in court

When high-earning women take on ex-husbands in court

Men tend to be the main breadwinners in most families and they often fight tooth and nail to retain as much of the assets as possible in a bitter divorce. But two recent cases in Singapore show how high-earning women can fight their corner just as ferociously.

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