Veteran lawyer appointed judicial commissioner to Supreme Court Bench Veteran lawyer appointed judicial commissioner to Supreme Court Bench Mr Sushil Sukumaran Nair was recognised in 2023 for his role in drafting the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill.
New online harms support centre to operate from 2026, will offer... New online harms support centre to operate from 2026, will offer... The Online Safety Commission and upcoming Bill aims to speed up the time taken for victims to get help for online harms encountered online.
Guidelines for lawyers using AI in works amid concerns over user info,... Guidelines for lawyers using AI in works amid concerns over user info,... Minister of State for Law Murali Pillai said the ministry is focused on the impact of technology in the legal sector.
More trained to help those with special needs through police... More trained to help those with special needs through police... The Appropriate Adult Scheme for Persons with Mental Disabilities had 90 volunteers in 2016 when Minds – then known as the Movement for the...
Stay of execution granted for second death row inmate, days before... Stay of execution granted for second death row inmate, days before... Respite order for Singaporean came 2 days before he was scheduled to hang on Feb 26.
Court rejects compensation bid by man acquitted over failure to pay... Court rejects compensation bid by man acquitted over failure to pay... The court said there was sufficient evidence to justify the prosecution against Mr Akbar Ali Abdul Majeed.
Straits Times / 14 Mar 2025 Veteran lawyer appointed judicial commissioner to Supreme Court Bench Mr Sushil Sukumaran Nair was recognised in 2023 for his role in drafting the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill.
Straits Times / 14 Mar 2025 Up to $1 million bail offered to 3 men charged with fraud in case linked to Nvidia chips Chinese national Li Ming was offered bail of $1 million while Singaporeans Alan Wei Zhaolun and Aaron Woon Guo Jie were offered bail of $800,000 and $600,000, respectively.
Business Times / 14 Mar 2025 Companies more inclined to hire contract staff to avoid complexities of layoffs They find it easier to scale their workforce in response to business needs and economic conditions -- especially amid growing uncertainty.
Singapore Academy of Law / 14 Mar 2025 ADV: Accelerated Industry-centric Training Pathway (AITP) programme - Essentials for Line Professionals - Legal Sector (April-May) The AITP programme, conducted by the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) to meet the Adult Educator (AE) requirements for the legal industry, will enable participants to develop their classroom facilitation skills, conduct effective assessment and...
Straits Times / 13 Mar 2025 S’pore combating trade-hostile world by easing trade barriers: Gan Kim Yong Singapore’s strategy to navigate through this increasingly trade-hostile world will be carried out via its membership of two key bodies – Asean and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), says Deputy Prime Minister and...
Straits Times / 13 Mar 2025 Singapore, Vietnam to deepen ties across the board with wide-ranging pact Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will take ties to a new era: PM Lawrence Wong
SAcLJ Special Issue 2024 The 2024 Special Issue of the Singapore Academy of Law Journal, entitled “Litigation” is now available on Journals Online. Click here to view.
Civil Litigation Update (Jan 2025) - No right to be heard if costs remain unpaid The latest January issue of the Civil Litigation Update (CLU) discusses the court’s discretion under RoC 2021 to stay or dismiss proceedings when a party has not complied with his obligation to pay costs arising from a previous proceeding. 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.
Insolvency Law — Cross-border insolvency Decision Date: 13 Mar 2025 Re Fullerton Capital Ltd (in liquidation) [2025] SGCA 11
Civil Procedure — Costs Decision Date: 11 Mar 2025 Marketlend Pty Ltd and another v QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC(I) 8
Civil Procedure — Costs Decision Date: 11 Mar 2025 W Power Group EOOD v Mingyang Wind Power (International) Co Ltd [2025] SGHC(I) 7
Insolvency Law — Bankruptcy ; Civil Procedure — Costs Decision Date: 10 Mar 2025 Java Asset Holding Ltd v Sin David [2025] SGHC 39
Contract — Formation ; Restitution — Unjust enrichment Decision Date: 07 Mar 2025 J. G. Jewelry Pte Ltd v Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt Ltd and others and other appeals [2025] SGHC(A) 5
Allen & Gledhill 14 Mar 2025 Singapore announces new AI safety initiatives This update sets out the three new initiatives that were announced by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo during the AI Action Summit which was held in Paris from 10 to 11 February 2025.
Rajah & Tann 14 Mar 2025 Measures introduced to strengthen Singapore's equities market such as financial support, tax incentives and streamlining regulatory framework towards a more disclosure-based regime The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently shared the first set of measures proposed by the Equities Market Review Group to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s equities market. This update provides an overview of these measures...
Singapore Academy of Law 13 Mar 2025 [SAL Prac]: Adult child maintenance in divorce proceedings – Who should apply? – XFD v XFE [2024] SGHCF 43 [case comment] In a divorce, the parent with care and control of the child of the marriage will usually seek an order for maintenance of the child against the other parent in the ancillary matters hearing. However, what happens if the child is 21 years old or...
Singapore Academy of Law 12 Mar 2025 [SAL Prac]: When bonds break – Practical tips for dealing with on-demand performance bonds disputes Drawing upon the legal principles and illustrations from three recent Supreme Court cases, this article provides practical tips to employers and contractors embroiled in (or who wish to avoid being embroiled in) disputes involving on-demand...
Allen & Gledhill 11 Mar 2025 Amendments clarifying that egregious abuse of court process amounts to contempt of court in force The amendments to the Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 took effect from 28 January 2025, making clear to the public and potential court users that egregious cases of abuse of process will amount to contempt of court. This update...
Rajah & Tann 11 Mar 2025 Singapore Budget 2025: Onward together for a better tomorrow This update highlights some key tax measures and changes that were announced in Budget 2025 and discusses the changes and refinements under the existing Singapore tax regime.
Foreign National Emblems (Control of Display) (Specified Sporting Events — Exemption) (No. 2) Order 2025 (S 167 of 2025) Published: 13 Mar 2025
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (Seletar Airport) (Amendment) By-laws 2025 (S 165 of 2025) Published: 10 Mar 2025
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (Changi Airport) (Amendment) By-laws 2025 (S 164 of 2025) Published: 10 Mar 2025
Goods and Services Tax (Non-taxable Public Agency Supplies) (Amendment) Order 2025 (S 163 of 2025) Published: 10 Mar 2025
Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters (Estate Agents and Developers) Bill (Bill 7 of 2025) Introduced: 07 Mar 2025
State Courts RC No. 2 of 2025: Designation of tribunal judges for CDRT & judges for PHC Effective: 3 March 2025
MAS: Response to Consultation Paper on the Proposed Notice on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism for Organised Market Operators Formed or Incorporated in S'pore MAS Response Date: 13 January 2025
MAS: Notice SFA02-N05 to Approved Exchanges and Recognised Market Operators on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Effective: 13 January 2025
State Courts RC No. 1 of 2025: Designation of tribunal judges for CDRT & judges for PHC Effective: 1 January 2025
SILE: Notice on CPD Year 2025 Points Requirements and Changes to CPD Scheme Effective: 1 January 2025
13 Jan - 11 Apr 25: SMU Yong Pung How School of Law Auditing Programme AY2024-25 Term 2, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law (54 public CPD points)
13 Jan - 18 Apr 25: NUS Faculty of Law Graduate Programmes and Auditing Programme AY2024/2025 Semester 2, NUS Faculty of Law (72 public CPD points)
18 Jan - 17 May 2025: Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration (2025), NUS Faculty of Law (120 public CPD points)
13 - 25 Mar 2025: Construction Law 101 (15th Run), Society of Construction Law (Singapore) (10 public CPD points)
13 Mar: Mediation Advocacy Skills - Selection of Mediator and Mediation Style for Complex Disputes, Sage Mediation Institute for Leadership Education (3.5 public CPD points)
13 Mar: Seminar 3: IT Law Series: Digital Assets - Status, Legal Issues & Regulations, IP Academy (3 public CPD points)