34½ years’ jail for man who used 2 kids as ‘punching bags’, caused... 34½ years’ jail for man who used 2 kids as ‘punching bags’, caused... The children from his previous marriage were so underfed that they ate their own faeces.
Non-compete clauses: Room for improvement, but not inherently evil -... Non-compete clauses: Room for improvement, but not inherently evil -... How can companies use them in a way that strikes a better balance between their interests and those of their workers?
'Can I ask for less work?': What you need to know about new flexi-work... 'Can I ask for less work?': What you need to know about new flexi-work... The new guidelines requiring all employers to take requests from employees for flexible work arrangements will take effect from Dec 1,...
High Court dismisses Chinese businessman’s claims against Huttons and... High Court dismisses Chinese businessman’s claims against Huttons and... 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...
MoneySmart fails to stop former exec from working for rival; court says... MoneySmart fails to stop former exec from working for rival; court says... The non-compete clause in the employment contract was too wide, said the court.
Late chief justice Yong Pung How remembered by mentees for his kindness... Late chief justice Yong Pung How remembered by mentees for his kindness... The book, which details Mr Yong’s career milestones, was written, compiled and edited by Senior Judge Andrew Phang, who retired as justice...
Straits Times / 01 May 2024 34½ years’ jail for man who used 2 kids as ‘punching bags’, caused death of daughter, 5 The children from his previous marriage were so underfed that they ate their own faeces.
Straits Times / 01 May 2024 $3b money laundering case: Fifth man gets 15 months’ jail, surrenders $118m in assets to state 45-year-old laundered a total of $36m, the most among five people convicted thus far.
Straits Times / 01 May 2024 DBS may resume non-essential banking activities but higher capital buffer stays: MAS The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will closely monitor DBS’ progress on the remaining deliverables and the effectiveness of the measures implemented.
Singapore Law Watch / 01 May 2024 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...
Straits Times / 30 Apr 2024 $3b money laundering case: Fourth man gets 14 months’ jail 42-year-old made millions from his role in illegal online gambling operations abroad.
Straits Times / 30 Apr 2024 Non-compete clauses: Room for improvement, but not inherently evil - Opinion How can companies use them in a way that strikes a better balance between their interests and those of their workers?
Singapore Rules of Court – A Practice Guide (2023 Edition) Digital The 'Singapore Rules of Court: A Practice Guide' offers incisive commentaries on the Rules of Court 2021, which features a quick reference format that makes it a handy court companion for the bench and practitioners.
Civil Litigation Update: Obtaining an injunction or other discretionary remedy by judgment in default The latest March issue of the Civil Litigation Update (CLU) discusses the differences between the procedure in the RoC 2014 and RoC 2021 in relation to applications for judgment in default. Past issues of CLU are also available here on LawNet.
Sadhana Rai: Finding her Calling A champion of pro bono lawyering, she receives the Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award. Read more.
Criminal Law — Offences ; Criminal Law — Abetment Decision Date: 30 Apr 2024 Public Prosecutor v CEO [2024] SGHC 109
Companies — Incorporation of companies Decision Date: 30 Apr 2024 Wong Ben and others v The WatchFund Ltd and another [2024] SGHC 110
Civil Procedure — Discovery of documents Decision Date: 25 Apr 2024 True Yoga Pte Ltd and others v Wee Ewe Seng Patrick John [2024] SGHC 106
Data Protection – Protection obligation Decision Date: 22 Apr 2024 Payroll2U Pte. Ltd. [2024] SGPDPCS 2
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 02 May 2024 Quick profits from buy-sell property transactions – An analysis of GIO v Comptroller of Income Tax [2024] SGITBR 1 This update analyses the recent decision of GIO v Comptroller of Income Tax [2024] SGITBR 1, where the Income Tax Board of Review decided that the realisation of quick profits from certain buy-sell real property transactions were income in nature...
WongPartnership LLP 02 May 2024 Antitrust and Investment Screening in Singapore – Key Developments in Q1 2024 This update summarises the key developments in the antitrust and investment screening landscape in Singapore since the start of the year.
Drew & Napier LLC 30 Apr 2024 The Consideration of Judicial Insolvency Network Guidelines in the Context of Forum Non Conveniens Analysis: Three Arrows Capital Ltd and others v Cheong Jun Yoong [2024] SGHC(A) 10 In the recent decision of Three Arrows Capital Ltd and others v Cheong Jun Yoong [2024] SGHC(A) 10, the Appellate Division of the High Court dismissed an application for permission to appeal against a decision of a judge of the General Division...
WongPartnership LLP 30 Apr 2024 Data Protection Quarterly Updates (January – March 2024) This update outlines some decisions of interest relating to the Protection Obligation, Consent and Notification Obligations as well as breach of the Do-Not-Call (DNC) provisions under the PDPA between January and March 2024.
Singapore Academy of Law 29 Apr 2024 [SAL Journal]: Statutory Interpretation and the Limitation Act: Potter v Canada Square Operations Ltd [2023] 3 WLR 963 [Case Note] This note analyses the recent decision of the UK Supreme Court in Potter v Canada Square Operations Ltd [2023] 3 WLR 963 and argues that, in the context of statutory limitation periods, a literal approach to statutory interpretation may help...
WongPartnership LLP 24 Apr 2024 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)....
Telecommunications (Exemption from Section 54(1)(a) and Telecommunications (Dealers) Regulations) Notification 2024 (S 381 of 2024) Published: 30 Apr 2024
Goods and Services Tax (Non-taxable Public Agency Supplies) Order 2024 (S 380 of 2024) Published: 30 Apr 2024
Trustees (Transparency and Effective Control) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S 379 of 2024) Published: 30 Apr 2024
MAS: Notice SFA 04-N14 to All Holders of a Capital Markets Services Licence for Real Estate Investment Trust Management, revised 26 April 2024 Effective: 26 April 2024
MAS: Response to Consultation Paper on Repeal of Regulatory Regime for Registered Fund Management Companies, revised 25 April 2024 MAS Response Date: 28 March 2024
SILE CPTL Implementation Plan Consultation Paper - Invitation to feedback Submit feedback at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CPTL_Survey. Closes: 24 Apr 2024.
MAS: Notice PSN02 Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Digital Payment Token Service Effective: 2 April 2024
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