LNAI by SAL / 20 Nov 2024 [LNAI] Consumer Protection & AI This article delves into some of the key regulations and legislative structures that are generally relevant to consumer protection concerns related to artificial intelligence, particularly the Personal Data Protection Act.
(2025) CLU 1 / 28 Jan 2025 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.
(2024) CLU 5 / 24 Dec 2024 Civil Litigation Update (Nov 2024) - Case law developments concerning production of documents The latest November issue of the Civil Litigation Update (CLU) examines two issues: (a) Order 11 rule 3 − is the “plain and obvious” test too strict? and; (b) the court’s exercise of discretion when ordering production of...
Rajah & Tann / 22 Jan 2025 Disclosure of NRIC Numbers – Government Sets Out Position and Upcoming Guidance This update highlights the Government’s current position on the use and disclosure of NRIC numbers based on existing statements and guidelines.
Rajah & Tann / 10 Jan 2025 REITs Subject to Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio of 1.5 times and Aggregate Leverage Limit of 50%, and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements On 29 November 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced changes affect real estate investment trusts (REITs): the imposition of a minimum interest coverage ratio (ICR) of 1.5 times and a single aggregate leverage limit of 50% on all...
Drew & Napier LLC / 07 Jan 2025 New Year, New Rules: The SIAC Releases its 2025 Rules with Innovations The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) 2025 Arbitration Rules came into force on 1 January 2025. This update highlights the key procedural mechanisms newly introduced in the Rules which clients and users of the SIAC...
Allen & Gledhill / 31 Dec 2024 Workplace Fairness Bill introduced in Parliament to protect employees from discrimination The Workplace Fairness Bill was introduced in Parliament on 12 November 2024 and seeks to protect individuals from discrimination establish fair employment practices among other things. This article sets out some of the key provisions of the Bill.
Rajah & Tann / 27 Dec 2024 Enhancing Online Safety in Singapore: Public Consultation on Measures to Provide Redress and Increase Accountability The Ministry of Law and Ministry of Digital Development and Information recently sought feedback via a consultation paper to address growing concerns regarding online harms with existing laws facing limitations in mitigating online dangers. This...
Singapore Academy of Law / 24 Jan 2025 [SAcLJ]: Damages for Tortious Injuries to Companion Animals: Walker Helen Debra v Soh Poh Geok [2021] SGMC 79 [Case Note] The Magistrate’s Court’s decision in Walker Helen Debra v Soh Poh Geok [2021] SGMC 79 is the first published decision in Singapore that directly considers the principles applicable to an award of damages for tortious injury to a...
Rajah & Tann / 23 Jan 2025 Valuing an Asset in an Undervalue Transaction Claim: Equitable Value or Market Value? This update takes a look a the decision of SW Trustees Pte Ltd v Teodros Ashenati Tesemma and others [2024] SGHC 322 where the court laid down important principles on how to value the consideration received, and the consideration provided, for...
WongPartnership LLP / 22 Jan 2025 Data Protection Quarterly Updates (October – December 2024) The Personal Data Protection Commission published one decision between October and December 2024 after concluding an investigation relating to the Protection Obligation under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012. This update highlights the...
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore / 21 Jan 2025 IPOS update on IP/IT dispute resolution in Singapore: January 2025 This update covers recent court decisions and featured articles, events and developments relating to IP/IT dispute resolution in Singapore in January 2025.
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore / 17 Jan 2025 Spotlight on Sample IP/Tech Decisions from the Singapore Courts (2024: Year-in-Review) This is a sampling of some decisions that the Singapore courts handed down in 2024, which provide useful insights relating to intellectual property, intangible assets or technology.
Drew & Napier LLC / 23 Jan 2025 Key Developments in relation to Sustainable Finance and the Lending Market in Singapore – Q4 2024 The fourth quarter of 2024 and start of 2025 saw several developments that may impact the Singapore lending market. This update highlights developments relating to (i) the Enterprise Financing Scheme, (ii) the Multi-Jurisdiction Common Ground...
Singapore Academy of Law / 30 Dec 2024 [SAL Prac]: A Solicitor’s Perspective on Advocacy in Singapore A newly minted judicial commissioner and solicitor for more than two decades prior gives an outsider’s perspective on advocacy in Singapore.
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP / 05 Dec 2024 Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2024 The 2024 Dentons Rodyk Dialogue marks the eighth consecutive year of collaboration between Dentons Rodyk and the Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law's Centre for Commercial Law in Asia. This year's Dialogue...
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP / 04 Dec 2024 Maximising value: The strategic role of vendor due diligence in controlled auction sales This update looks at the merits and considerations of vendor due diligence which is the conduct of a strategic due diligence exercise on a target company prior to sale, a trend that is becoming increasingly common in controlled auction sales in...
Allen & Gledhill / 02 Dec 2024 Singapore publishes National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy On 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Monetary Authority of Singapore announced the publication of Singapore’s National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy, as part of continuing efforts to maintain the...
Oon & Bazul LLP / 27 Jan 2025 GIFT City and Singapore – Comparative Analysis in Ship Financing Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (“GIFT City”) in India and Singapore are prominent financial hubs offering distinct advantages in ship financing. This article sets out a comparative analysis of their regulatory framework, tax...
The Global Legal Post, Ben Rigby / 20 Jan 2025 SICC marks 10th anniversary with transnational dispute resolution conference Singapore International Commercial Court has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a conference dedicated to transnational trends in commercial disputes.
Rajah & Tann / 16 Jan 2025 An Overview of Recent Developments and Upcoming Laws Regulating the TMT Space in Malaysia The technology, media and telecommunications, and data protection (TMT) space in Malaysia recently witnessed a flurry of legislative developments, with multiple bills primarily focused on online safety and harms being swiftly introduced and...
Allen & Gledhill / 08 Jan 2025 Strengthening economic connectivity with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (“JS-SEZ”) aims to facilitate cross-border flows of goods, ease the movement of people, and strengthen the investment ecosystem within the JS-SEZ. This update explores several initiatives that...
Rajah & Tann / 07 Jan 2025 The New Southeast Asia Economic Hub: Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone ("JS-SEZ") represents a strategic initiative aimed at transforming the border region between Malaysia's Johor state and Singapore into a premier economic hub. Announced with the objective of...
Singapore Academy of Law / 24 Jan 2025 [SAcLJ]: Damages for Tortious Injuries to Companion Animals: Walker Helen Debra v Soh Poh Geok [2021] SGMC 79 [Case Note]
Rajah & Tann / 23 Jan 2025 Valuing an Asset in an Undervalue Transaction Claim: Equitable Value or Market Value?
Drew & Napier LLC / 23 Jan 2025 Key Developments in relation to Sustainable Finance and the Lending Market in Singapore – Q4 2024
Rajah & Tann / 22 Jan 2025 Disclosure of NRIC Numbers – Government Sets Out Position and Upcoming Guidance
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore / 21 Jan 2025 IPOS update on IP/IT dispute resolution in Singapore: January 2025
The Global Legal Post, Ben Rigby / 20 Jan 2025 SICC marks 10th anniversary with transnational dispute resolution conference
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore / 17 Jan 2025 Spotlight on Sample IP/Tech Decisions from the Singapore Courts (2024: Year-in-Review)
Drew & Napier LLC / 16 Jan 2025 Division of Matrimonial Assets & the Co-mingling of Pre-Marital Assets: WQP v WQQ [2024] SGHC(A) 34