Straits Times /
18 Oct 2024
Experts call for explanations of how Income will fulfil social mission in future.
Straits Times /
18 Oct 2024
Lawyers said a decision on an impeachment bid typically comes at the final decision-making stage.
Business Times /
18 Oct 2024
Liew Yik Kit had in his possession Su’s Rolls-Royce Phantom, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Ferrari F8 Spider and a Ferrari Stradale.
Singapore Academy of Law /
18 Oct 2024
Join us for a discussion on global trends in investment screening and regimes in Singapore, the UK, and the US. The panel from government and academia will discuss strategies to balance economic openness with national security risks and examine...
Straits Times /
17 Oct 2024
The move paves the way for the Monetary Authority of Singapore to consider the views of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth when an application for regulatory approval involves an insurer that is either a cooperative or linked to one.
Straits Times /
17 Oct 2024
The proposed deal drew public outcry when it was announced in July. It was then raised in Parliament on Aug 6.
Lianhe Zaobao /
17 Oct 2024
The insurance, jointly offered by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) and insurer Singlife covers clinical counselling and behavioural health coaching sessions to help eligible legal professionals cope with work pressures and safeguard their...
Straits Times /
17 Oct 2024
Legislation will allow the National Heritage Board to declare ownership over any discovered artefacts.
Straits Times /
17 Oct 2024
The Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment by the Building and Construction Authority was last reviewed in 2019.
Singapore Academy of Law /
17 Oct 2024
The upcoming Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 (SICCC) will be an insightful gathering as it celebrates the SICC's 10th anniversary with the theme "Transnational Commerce in a Shifting World". Hear from a...
Straits Times /
16 Oct 2024
It describes trade financing fraud case as among the most serious prosecuted here.
Straits Times /
16 Oct 2024
The new measure will prohibit the publication of online content that realistically depicts a candidate saying or doing something that he or she did not.
Straits Times /
16 Oct 2024
New guidelines by Cyber Security Agency advise firms to test AI systems frequently.
Business Times /
16 Oct 2024
They say the state is right to focus on Income's social mission, and do not believe the blocked deal will put a chill on insurance M&A scene.
Singapore Academy of Law /
16 Oct 2024
<Members only> This panel discussion brings together legal professionals from various sectors to showcase the myriad of career opportunities available to lawyers beyond traditional law firms. Hear from our panellists of different...
Singapore Academy of Law /
16 Oct 2024
<Members Only> Recent cases highlight a trend favoring prosecution psychiatric evidence. This seminar aims to delve into the reasons behind this, identify potential barriers, and explore possibilities for a fairer hearing of psychiatric...
Straits Times /
15 Oct 2024
Allianz on July 17 made an offer to buy a controlling stake of at least 51 per cent in Income, in a deal that was valued at $2.2 billion.
Straits Times /
15 Oct 2024
Couples who file for divorce by mutual agreement have to state efforts to reconcile.
Straits Times /
15 Oct 2024
The proposed amendment comes as abuse of court processes becomes more common in Singapore, with parties filing unmeritorious claims to oppress others.
Straits Times /
15 Oct 2024
Justice Judith Prakash, 72, was named the Her World Woman of the Year 2024 for her pioneering work in the legal field; National sprinter Shanti Pereira, 28, received the Her World Young Woman Achiever 2024 award for her sporting achievements.
Straits Times /
15 Oct 2024
Mrs Rena Lee comes with more than three decades of experience in international law and diplomacy.
Singapore Law Watch /
15 Oct 2024
Join distinguished speakers Professor Leong Wai Kum (SUSS), Dr Colin Tan (NUS), Ms Edith Chen (SUSS) and Mr Michael Ng (SUSS) in reviewing the latest law on child matters and spouses' property.
Straits Times /
14 Oct 2024
Pritam Singh expected to contest two charges in trial, which is fixed for 16 days until Nov 13.
Straits Times /
14 Oct 2024
The court found that the prosecution had failed to prove its case against the pair beyond a reasonable doubt that the loans given were done so corruptly.
Business Times /
14 Oct 2024
The period of notice to union is negotiable because the retrenched employees are PMEs who are not unionised and not within the scope of the union’s collective representation.
Straits Times /
13 Oct 2024
The court ruled that windfalls that occur in a marriage, be it a lottery win or an extra large bonus payment to a spouse, would be considered as joint income to be shared.
Straits Times /
13 Oct 2024
A woman who had filed for divorce sought a court order to stop her husband from selling their home to settle his investment loss of $480,000 as she was worried of being left with nothing.
Straits Times /
12 Oct 2024
Court of Appeal says oversight by AGC not aimed at seeking advantage in proceedings.
Singapore Academy of Law /
12 Oct 2024
<Complimentary> As a preview of SAL’s JLP course, this session on Diversity and Inclusive Leadership in Practice will focus on the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion in legal workplaces, featuring an interactive game designed...
Singapore Academy of Law /
12 Oct 2024
Join us for a discussion on global trends in investment screening and regimes in Singapore, the UK, and the US. The panel from government and academia will discuss strategies to balance economic openness with national security risks and examine...
Straits Times /
11 Oct 2024
Three Fins was contractually obliged to pay Mr Hoeptner a bonus of about US$2 million at the end of two years of work, except if he was terminated for cause.
Straits Times /
11 Oct 2024
The disruption on Oct 8 lasted for more than three hours before services progressively resumed in the evening.
Straits Times /
11 Oct 2024
Law mooted to govern use of genetic test data, including for insurance, employment.
Business Times /
11 Oct 2024
They can bring more than just their legal expertise, including business insights and management leadership, says the author.
Singapore Academy of Law /
11 Oct 2024
The upcoming Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 (SICCC) will be an insightful gathering as it celebrates the SICC's 10th anniversary with the theme "Transnational Commerce in a Shifting World". Hear from a...
Business Times /
10 Oct 2024
OK Lim and family have indicated they will file for bankruptcy after consenting to their creditors' judgments.
Straits Times /
10 Oct 2024
The Infocomm Media Development Authority said it had assessed that the Fighting for Life exhibition by activist group Transformative Justice Collective “exceeds what is allowable” under the Arts Entertainment Classification Code.
Straits Times /
10 Oct 2024
For the purposes of Section 165 of the Penal Code, such board members would be considered public servants when “carrying out a function of the statutory board”: Public Service Division
Straits Times /
10 Oct 2024
The Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (Adpan), a Hong Kong-founded network of organisations and individuals advocating for the death penalty to be abolished in the Asia-Pacific, has been issued a correction order under Singapore’s fake news...
Singapore Academy of Law /
10 Oct 2024
<Members only> This panel discussion brings together legal professionals from various sectors to showcase the myriad of career opportunities available to lawyers beyond traditional law firms. Hear from our panellists of different...
Singapore Academy of Law /
10 Oct 2024
Join us for a discussion on global trends in investment screening and regimes in Singapore, the UK, and the US. The panel from government and academia will discuss strategies to balance economic openness with national security risks and examine...
Straits Times /
09 Oct 2024
Disruption lasted over three hours before services progressively resumed by 7pm; Infocomm Media Development Authority looking into the disruption.
Business Times /
09 Oct 2024
Keppel began arbitration proceedings to enforce its rights and to seek various reliefs against the company.
Straits Times /
09 Oct 2024
Singapore has so far already committed to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Singapore Academy of Law /
09 Oct 2024
<Complimentary> As a preview of SAL’s JLP course, this session on Diversity and Inclusive Leadership in Practice will focus on the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion in legal workplaces, featuring an interactive game designed...
Singapore Academy of Law /
09 Oct 2024
<Members Only> Recent cases highlight a trend favoring prosecution psychiatric evidence. This seminar aims to delve into the reasons behind this, identify potential barriers, and explore possibilities for a fairer hearing of psychiatric...
Straits Times /
08 Oct 2024
It marked the end of a career in public service that saw him rise through the ranks in the administrative service before his entry into politics in 1997.
Straits Times /
08 Oct 2024
Iswaran was sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty to five charges.
Straits Times /
08 Oct 2024
A report in 2024 noted that 83 per cent of bosses expect a full return to the office in three years, up from 64 per cent in 2023.
Singapore Law Watch /
08 Oct 2024
<New> The second edition of Corporate Law provides insights into recent developments in corporate law, including updates based on the CAWG's 2019 recommendations and the 2023 amendments. Get your copy in Print and Print+Digital bundle...
Straits Times /
06 Oct 2024
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Oct 5 said it has instructed the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act Office to issue correction directions to Transformative Justice Collective and one Kokila Annamalai; and for a targeted...
Business Times /
05 Oct 2024
The charges come a day after former minister was sentenced to 12 months' jail.
Straits Times /
05 Oct 2024
High-value goods dealers to be advised on how to spot red flags, among other moves.
Straits Times /
05 Oct 2024
It is the first time the High Court has granted an application by one tenant to temporarily access another’s property in order to optimise land use.
Straits Times /
05 Oct 2024
The integrity of our public institutions is paramount and serves as the lynchpin for our faith in governance, says the author.
Singapore Academy of Law /
05 Oct 2024
<SAL Members only> The Legal Profession Symposium will bring together legal professionals to explore key ethical challenges within the profession. The symposium will feature thought-provoking discussions with distinguished speakers,...
Straits Times /
04 Oct 2024
Meting out the sentence, the court said what the prosecution and defence had asked for were “manifestly inadequate”. Iswaran’s lawyers had sought not more than eight weeks’ jail.
Straits Times /
04 Oct 2024
The sentence was meted out in front of S. Iswaran’s family, and over 40 members of the public in the gallery on Oct 3.
Straits Times /
04 Oct 2024
Mr Ong Beng Seng was arrested in July 2023 amid a graft probe that involved former transport minister S. Iswaran.
Straits Times /
04 Oct 2024
Not unheard of for courts to mete out harsher punishment: Legal experts
Straits Times /
04 Oct 2024
The number of unauthorised structures investigated by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has risen over the years.
Singapore Academy of Law /
04 Oct 2024
<SAL Members only> The Legal Profession Symposium will bring together legal professionals to explore key ethical challenges within the profession. The symposium will feature thought-provoking discussions with distinguished speakers,...
Straits Times /
03 Oct 2024
Former transport minister S. Iswaran was convicted on Sept 24 after he pleaded guilty to five of the 35 charges he faced.
Business Times /
03 Oct 2024
Telecom operators must provide adequate redundancy, backups and diversity arrangements within their networks, says the authority.
Straits Times /
03 Oct 2024
Dyson laid off an undisclosed number of workers on Oct 1.
Singapore Law Watch /
03 Oct 2024
The premier event in Asia’s wealth management industry takes place on 12-13 November at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. This annual conference is a must-attend event in the diaries of practitioners around the world, secure your place to...
Straits Times /
02 Oct 2024
His Facebook post accused them of getting preferential treatment in renting bungalows.
Straits Times /
02 Oct 2024
One-stop centre will deal with perpetrators, enforce swift removal of harmful content.
Straits Times /
02 Oct 2024
MFA director-general Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan was sentenced in May to a week in jail, after District Judge Sharmila Sripathy-Shanaz disagreed with recommendations from the prosecution and defence for a fine.
Business Times /
02 Oct 2024
Under Section 21 of the Penal Code, they may be considered public servants for the purposes of prosecuting criminal offences.
Business Times /
02 Oct 2024
The consent order – subject to formal approval of the court – will have the Lims settle the claims without admission of liability.
Straits Times /
02 Oct 2024
The United Workers of Electronics and Electrical Industries was disappointed it was given only a day’s notice of the layoff.
Straits Times /
02 Oct 2024
Perhaps tax breaks for employers, and a pool of temporary hires who can cover for parents on leave, will move the needle.
Singapore Academy of Law /
02 Oct 2024
<SAL Members only> The Legal Profession Symposium will bring together legal professionals to explore key ethical challenges within the profession. The symposium will feature thought-provoking discussions with distinguished speakers,...
Straits Times /
01 Oct 2024
But they say they lack enough assets to pay all claimants and will apply for bankruptcy.
Straits Times /
01 Oct 2024
He had initially been charged with murder, but the charge was reduced after he was diagnosed to be suffering from chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood and an “other specified depressive disorder”.
Straits Times /
01 Oct 2024
Rules to do with ring-fencing customers’ assets, a crypto firm’s disclosures and risk management controls, will take effect from Oct 4.
Singapore Academy of Law /
01 Oct 2024
Asia's first conference uniting legal, corporate, and regulatory leaders to address corporate climate action.
Straits Times /
30 Sep 2024
Dr Balakrishnan also stressed the need for small states like Singapore to support multilateralism, instead of taking sides, getting embroiled in great power rivalry, or becoming an arena for proxy wars.
Straits Times /
29 Sep 2024
His disclosure of confidential info before he had actually resigned hurt his old company.
Straits Times /
29 Sep 2024
Employment contracts stating that an employee can’t work for a competitor for 12 months, for example, usually don’t stand up in law.
Straits Times /
29 Sep 2024
Singapore’s privacy watchdog, the Personal Data Protection Commission, said it has contacted LinkedIn for proof of user consent for AI training.
Straits Times /
28 Sep 2024
Experts cite risk of abetment through conflict of interest.
Straits Times /
28 Sep 2024
Dhanaraj James Selvaraj, 61, is accused of pocketing the alleged victim’s money between March and April 2020.
Singapore Academy of Law /
28 Sep 2024
<SAL Members only> The Legal Profession Symposium will bring together legal professionals to explore key ethical challenges within the profession. The symposium will feature thought-provoking discussions with distinguished speakers,...
Straits Times /
27 Sep 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said all permanent members should focus on the broader goal of delivering international peace and security.
Business Times /
27 Sep 2024
Employers must soon fairly consider formal requests for flexi-work, but the punishing local work culture may be the fly in the ointment.
Straits Times /
27 Sep 2024
A judicial review application by Iris Koh and her husband Raymond Ng was found to have disclosed no reasonable cause of action.
Singapore Academy of Law /
27 Sep 2024
<SAL Members only> The Legal Profession Symposium will bring together legal professionals to explore key ethical challenges within the profession. The symposium will feature thought-provoking discussions with distinguished speakers,...
Straits Times /
26 Sep 2024
The idea of a four-day work week has gained traction in recent years, with large-scale trials in some other countries.
Straits Times /
26 Sep 2024
The 52-year-old, who has been in and out of the Drug Rehabilitation Centre multiple times over the past three decades, also openly consumed methamphetamine at home in full view of his 15-year-old daughter: Survey shows more youth taking drugs.
Straits Times /
26 Sep 2024
Generative AI, which can produce text, images, and code from simple prompts, gained widespread attention in 2022 with the public launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Singapore Law Watch /
26 Sep 2024
Written, compiled and edited by Justice Andrew Phang, this book details the remarkable life and legacy of Dr Yong Pung How across ten chapters. It features contributions from 64 former Justices’ Law Clerks, a Foreword by former Prime...
Straits Times /
25 Sep 2024
Ex-minister pleads guilty to 5 charges Prosecution seeks 6 to 7 months' jail; defence seeks no more than 8 weeks Out on bail; sentencing set for Oct 3.
Straits Times /
25 Sep 2024
The two corruption charges that former transport minister S. Iswaran faced were amended by the prosecution on Sept 24 to charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code which makes it an offence for public servants to accept or obtain valuable...
Straits Times /
25 Sep 2024
Former transport minister S. Iswaran pleaded guilty to five charges in court on Sept 24.
Straits Times /
25 Sep 2024
Employees at work experienced the most discrimination over age, race, nationality and mental health. Under the upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation, employers will be required to set up proper grievance-handling processes, protecting employees...
Straits Times /
25 Sep 2024
Mr Ong Beng Seng, chairman of Formula One race promoter Singapore GP, was named in multiple charges S. Iswaran faced. He was seen at the paddock at the F1 Pit Building on Sept 19.
Singapore Academy of Law /
25 Sep 2024
<SAL Members only> The Legal Profession Symposium will bring together legal professionals to explore key ethical challenges within the profession. The symposium will feature thought-provoking discussions with distinguished speakers,...
Straits Times /
24 Sep 2024
Qoo10 will, however, be permitted to make payments for outstanding claims by merchants.
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