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Seatrium unit ordered to pay US$108 million in arbitration over equipment supply contracts

Seatrium unit ordered to pay US$108 million in arbitration over equipment supply contracts

The ruling was made by a tribunal operating under the rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. It comprised US$101 million in vendor termination fees, and US$7 million for ancillary, and legal and arbitration proceeding fees.

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ADV: Call for Papers: The Asian Journal on Mediation

ADV: Call for Papers: The Asian Journal on Mediation

The Asian Journal on Mediation 2024 is slated for publication in November 2024. Please send your submission to [email protected]. More information is available here.

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'Can I ask for less work?': What you need to know about new flexi-work guidelines from Dec 1

'Can I ask for less work?': What you need to know about new flexi-work guidelines from Dec 1

The new guidelines requiring all employers to take requests from employees for flexible work arrangements will take effect from Dec 1, 2024, and will allow employees to request to vary standard work arrangements in terms of workload, working hours and place of work.

18 years’ jail, 24 strokes of cane for man who sexually assaulted step-niece

18 years’ jail, 24 strokes of cane for man who sexually assaulted step-niece

The 39-year-old man pleaded guilty to two charges of aggravated sexual assault by penetration and one charge of outrage of modesty.

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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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IPOS update on IP/IT dispute resolution in Singapore: February 2024 - April 2024

This update covers recent Court decisions and featured articles, videos and developments relating to IP/IT dispute resolution in Singapore.

Second jail term for ex-lawyer who deceived company director into giving him $13,400

Second jail term for ex-lawyer who deceived company director into giving him $13,400

Former lawyer Leong Wai Nam, now 56, was struck off the rolls in 2010.

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Chen Qiming v Huttons Asia Pte Ltd and others [2024] SGHC 103

Tort — Misrepresentation ; Contract — Formation

East Coast Podiatry Centre Pte Ltd v Family Podiatry Centre Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 102

Intellectual Property — Trade marks and trade names
Pritam Singh appoints ex-prosecutor to defend him in court over his alleged lies to Parliament

Pritam Singh appoints ex-prosecutor to defend him in court over his alleged lies to Parliament

Opposition leader Pritam Singh was charged on March 19 with two counts of lying to the parliamentary committee.

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‘Huge role’ for lawyers in green transition, carbon markets: Temasek CEO

‘Huge role’ for lawyers in green transition, carbon markets: Temasek CEO

Temasek’s chief executive Dilhan Pillay says lawyers will be integral in shaping governance standards and legal frameworks for ESG (environmental, social and governance).

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High Court dismisses Chinese businessman’s claims against Huttons and agent in misrepresentation suit

High Court dismisses Chinese businessman’s claims against Huttons and agent in misrepresentation suit

Dispute concerns sale and purchase of S$5.1m condo unit at Lloyd Sixty-Five which he was granted an option to purchase and had made payments amounting to S$1.5m.

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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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