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She completed her law degree while working as a domestic helper in Singapore

She completed her law degree while working as a domestic helper in Singapore

Ms Jayanthi Gamage studied for her law degree at the University of London while working as a domestic helper.

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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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VEW v VEV [2024] SGHCF 19

Family Law — Child
$3b money laundering accused Su Baolin handed 3 new charges, to plead guilty on April 29

$3b money laundering accused Su Baolin handed 3 new charges, to plead guilty on April 29

He is the fifth person in the probe – which saw more than $3 billion in cash and assets seized – who intends to plead guilty.

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Cordlife customers push for legal action

Cordlife customers push for legal action

At least two groups of customers are seeking advice over class-action lawsuits after more than 7,000 cord-blood units found to be damaged or at risk of being adversely affected.

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Unpacking Directors’ Duties to Creditors: A Close Look at the OP3 International Decision

The Court of Appeal, in Foo Kian Beng v OP3 International Pte Ltd (in liquidation) [2024] SGCA 10, comprehensively considered the contours of a director’s duty to consider the interests of creditors in certain circumstances (Creditor Duty). This pivotal ruling delves into when this duty arises, its parameters, and the approach that the court should take when faced with a claim that a director has breached the Creditor Duty. This update takes a close look at the Creditor Duty.

Guide to Lending and Security in Southeast Asia

This Guide provides a useful overview of key legal and regulatory requirements concerning lending and security in Southeast Asia, focusing on Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Aim of new rules on flexi-work requests is to draw more people into workforce, says work group

Aim of new rules on flexi-work requests is to draw more people into workforce, says work group

The Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests will help to unlock the potential of the local workforce.

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ADV: SUSS School of Law – Apply by 15 July

ADV: SUSS School of Law – Apply by 15 July

Kickstart your legal career with an SUSS Law Degree.

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MinLaw to better support training, upskilling of in-house lawyers: Shanmugam

MinLaw to better support training, upskilling of in-house lawyers: Shanmugam

Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam noted that the number of in-house counsel has grown over the years.

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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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New Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests Effective December 2024

On April 16, 2024, the Singapore Government accepted all 10 recommendations by the Tripartite Workgroup on the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests (Guidelines). These mandatory Guidelines come into effect on December 1, 2024 and are intended to shape the right norms and expectations concerning flexible work arrangements. This update takes a look at the Guidelines.

Business Collaborations for the Greener Good: CCCS issues Environmental Sustainability Collaboration Guidance Note

On March 1, 2024, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) released its Environmental Sustainability Collaboration Guidance Note (“ESCGN”). It aims to provide clarity to businesses on CCCS's evaluation of collaborations f pursuing environmental sustainability objectives, so that such collaborations may be pursued in a way that does not harm competition. This update highlights key points of the ESCGN.

Payroll2U Pte. Ltd. [2024] SGPDPCS 2

Data Protection – Protection obligation
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SGX RegCo proposes rule change to get firms to act on meetings called by shareholders

SGX RegCo proposes rule change to get firms to act on meetings called by shareholders

Listed companies may soon need to act within 21 days of getting requisition notice.

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