(2025) CLU 1 / 11 Feb 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...
Singapore Academy of Law / 28 Feb 2025 [SAL Prac]: The oft neglected objective limb of the test under section 300(c) – Ensuring that the particular injury is truly sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death Section 300(c) has long been a controversial provision of the Penal Code. Whereas much of the academic discussion on this section has focused on the subjective limb of the Virsa Singh test, this article argues that the oft neglected objective...
WongPartnership LLP / 26 Feb 2025 Equities market review group's recommendations to strengthen Singapore's equities market The Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced that the Equities Market Review Group (Review Group) has recommended its first set of measures to enhance the development of Singapore's equities market. This update summarises the regulatory...
Rajah & Tann / 24 Feb 2025 Singapore raises emissions targets in 2035 to achieve net-zero emission by 2050 This update provides a summary of Singapore’s ambitions to reduce emissions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, highlighting mitigation policies and plans already in place as well as future strategies.
Rajah & Tann / 21 Feb 2025 Melding oil and water: SIAC consults on draft Insolvency Arbitration Protocol The draft SIAC Insolvency Arbitration Protocol sets out a procedure for arbitration at SIAC for the resolution of disputes arising in relation to insolvency proceedings. This update considers the application of the draft Protocol and reviews its...
Rajah & Tann / 17 Feb 2025 Protection from Scams Bill passed in parliament This update provides an overview of the Protection from Scams Bill which will empower specified officers to issue a Restriction Order to banks to restrict the banking transactions of an individual, if there is reason to believe that the...
WongPartnership LLP / 03 Mar 2025 2024 unpacked: Five insights that will shape the antitrust landscape in 2025 As antitrust and competition authorities continue to actively monitor markets and take enforcement action, businesses must stay ahead of the game. This update sets out five insights from 2024 that will shape the antitrust landscape in 2025.
Drew & Napier LLC / 26 Feb 2025 Single-income and dual-income marriages: Identifying the applicable approach for the division of matrimonial assets – WXW v WXX [2025] SGHC(A) 2 In WXW v WXX [2025] SGHC(A) 2, the Appellate Division of the High Court clarified that whether a marriage is classified as single-income or dual-income in nature is dependent on the roles undertaken and discharged by the spouses during the...
Singapore Academy of Law / 25 Feb 2025 [SAcLJ]: Tempering the harsh winds: Limiting the remedy of an account of profits An account of profits compels a fiduciary to disgorge unauthorised gains. While justified on the basis that no one should gain from their wrongdoing, the courts have acknowledged the harshness and inflexibility of this remedy. This article argues...
Drew & Napier LLC / 21 Feb 2025 The limits of plea agreement: Oh Hin Kwan Gilbert v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 22 How much weight does a plea agreement carry in the court’s decision? In Oh Hin Kwan Gilbert v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 22, the High Court dismissed an appeal against a sentence of imprisonment despite the parties having agreed to seek...
Singapore Academy of Law / 18 Feb 2025 [SAcLJ]: Injunctions without a cause (of action) Half a century ago, it was accepted that the court’s power to grant injunctions was limited to situations where the applicant had an independent underlying substantive right against the respondent. This notion is now generally considered...
Rajah & Tann / 19 Feb 2025 Expanded ASEAN guide on AI governance and ethics This article provides a summary of the key elements of the Gen AI Guide 2025 which establishes common principles and recommends best practices on the implementation of trustworthy AI in ASEAN.
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP / 19 Feb 2025 Guide to retail success: The sale of jewellery in Singapore This article will explore the key requirements that dealers of jewellery or other products comprising precious stones and metals must navigate in order to operate in compliance with Singapore laws.
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP / 31 Jan 2025 Competition compliance manuals and protocols: The low hanging case for a RESTORE The review and update of compliance manuals is often a matter that gets placed on the back burner behind the myriad of priorities and business needs. This update looks at a simple approach for updating and structuring compliance manuals and...
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.
Drew & Napier LLC / 03 Mar 2025 The suspension of the U.S. FCPA and its Implications for U.S. affiliated entities operating in Asia This update examines how US affiliated entities operating in Asia have historically managed FCPA (“US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act”) compliance, the implications of Executive Order 14209 for these entities, and highlights key lessons...
Oon & Bazul LLP / 24 Feb 2025 What does a Second Round of ‘Maximum Pressure’ Iran sanctions mean for the Oil Trade? This update sets out some pointers on what to look out for parties who are involved in the oil trade and from where guidance can be sought from pending further developments on sanctions on Iraninan oil exports.
Allen & Gledhill / 13 Feb 2025 China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Further Upgrade Protocol in force from 31 December 2024 The China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Further Upgrade Protocol entered into force on 1 January 2009 and is China’s first comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement with an Asian country. This update looks at the ways in which the...
Allen & Gledhill / 06 Feb 2025 Singapore and Australia expand cooperation on AI Singapore and Australia have signed a new memorandum of understanding reaffirming their commitment to facilitate AI adoption among their citizens and businesses, and promote responsible AI development and development on 16 December 2024.
Rajah & Tann / 06 Feb 2025 Commencement of China-Singapore FTA Further Upgrade Protocol (w.e.f. 31 Dec 2024) – Enhancing Market Access and Clarifying Rules for Singapore Businesses The China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (“CSFTA”) Further Upgrade Protocol came into effect on 31 December 2024 and will benefit Singapore businesses and investors by enhancing market access to China while also clarifying rules...
WongPartnership LLP / 03 Mar 2025 2024 unpacked: Five insights that will shape the antitrust landscape in 2025
Drew & Napier LLC / 03 Mar 2025 The suspension of the U.S. FCPA and its Implications for U.S. affiliated entities operating in Asia
Singapore Academy of Law / 28 Feb 2025 [SAL Prac]: The oft neglected objective limb of the test under section 300(c) – Ensuring that the particular injury is truly sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death
Drew & Napier LLC / 26 Feb 2025 Single-income and dual-income marriages: Identifying the applicable approach for the division of matrimonial assets – WXW v WXX [2025] SGHC(A) 2
WongPartnership LLP / 26 Feb 2025 Equities market review group's recommendations to strengthen Singapore's equities market
Singapore Academy of Law / 25 Feb 2025 [SAcLJ]: Tempering the harsh winds: Limiting the remedy of an account of profits
Rajah & Tann / 24 Feb 2025 Singapore raises emissions targets in 2035 to achieve net-zero emission by 2050
Oon & Bazul LLP / 24 Feb 2025 What does a Second Round of ‘Maximum Pressure’ Iran sanctions mean for the Oil Trade?
Drew & Napier LLC / 21 Feb 2025 The limits of plea agreement: Oh Hin Kwan Gilbert v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 22
Rajah & Tann / 21 Feb 2025 Melding oil and water: SIAC consults on draft Insolvency Arbitration Protocol