Straits Times /
22 Nov 2024
Arbitrator finds S'porean defrauded investor over value of 'fancy vivid blue' diamond ring.
Straits Times /
22 Nov 2024
Ministry of Law says such claims can be struck out if found to be abuse of process.
Straits Times /
22 Nov 2024
Conviction of O.K. Lim, 82, follows the dramatic downfall of his oil trading giant in 2020.
Singapore Academy of Law /
22 Nov 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
21 Nov 2024
Scam-related claims as a proportion of total claims have also been rising.
Straits Times /
21 Nov 2024
In order to understand the mitigation, the judge asked the lawyer to make an oral presentation in court.
Straits Times /
21 Nov 2024
Injury or death of the victim must be the foremost consideration in sentencing, says the author.
Singapore Academy of Law /
21 Nov 2024
The SAL Prac welcomes articles, comments, case notes and legislative updates which are pertinent to law practitioners in Singapore. We invite submissions from, both local and international, legal practitioners and allied professionals whose...
Straits Times /
20 Nov 2024
Employees of the store at People's Park Complex sold valuables worth over $313,000 in total, and over $140,000 of it was later traced to scam victims.
Business Times /
20 Nov 2024
The change means relatives of those who die intestate and have assets of S$5,000 or less need not run up legal costs.
Straits Times /
20 Nov 2024
In the first major operation against illegal horse betting activities following the closure of the Singapore Turf Club on Oct 5, 73 people are being investigated for their suspected involvement in such activities.
Straits Times /
20 Nov 2024
The Appellate Division of the High Court took into account that a substantial portion of the pool of matrimonial assets consists of the man's pre-marriage assets.
Singapore Academy of Law /
20 Nov 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 /
19 Nov 2024
Deterrent sentence warranted to prevent offences from pervading financial ecosystem: Judge
Straits Times /
19 Nov 2024
Officers can stop perpetrators from committing further violence by issuing emergency orders.
Straits Times /
19 Nov 2024
The total amount of assets surrendered in the case is almost $2.8 billion so far, with $944 million in assets previously surrendered.
Singapore Academy of Law /
19 Nov 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
17 Nov 2024
Cavinder Bull wins for commercial litigation; Blossom Hing, restructuring and insolvency.
Straits Times /
17 Nov 2024
Although there has been strong public support for the proposed laws, their intrusiveness has raised some eyebrows.
Straits Times /
17 Nov 2024
It's prudent to have enough retirement funds to avoid possible destitution if your property has to be sold.
Business Times /
16 Nov 2024
In a shifting world, international commercial courts facilitate cross-border trade and investment.
Business Times /
16 Nov 2024
Although Singapore law has made further headway, efforts to strengthen the brand should continue apace together with enhancements to the legal ecosystem and infrastructure.
Singapore Academy of Law /
16 Nov 2024
The opening conference and launch of the Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme (JLP) will take place on 21 May 2025. Key highlights include a keynote address delivered by the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and an inspiring...
Straits Times /
15 Nov 2024
Owners had raised privacy concerns over checks for damage after renovation works.
Straits Times /
15 Nov 2024
The Court of Appeal had found that the Attorney-General’s Chambers and Singapore Prison Service were in breach of confidence and acted unlawfully over the exchange of a number of letters belonging to 13 death row inmates.
Straits Times /
15 Nov 2024
Aim is to protect judicial system here; those who act in good faith will not be penalised.
Straits Times /
15 Nov 2024
Allianz says discussions with Income and NTUC Enterprise are ongoing.
Business Times /
15 Nov 2024
Having a common standard that defines green activity is essential in improving investor confidence surrounding greenwashing risks: Monetary Authority of Singapore
Singapore Academy of Law /
15 Nov 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
14 Nov 2024
Even as Singapore makes strong legislative moves, it is a reminder to everyone where society’s priorities lie, even when it comes to private matters.
Straits Times /
14 Nov 2024
No complaints to Tafep of discrimination arising from use of AI tools so far: Manpower Minister Tan See Leng
Straits Times /
14 Nov 2024
The Monetary Authority of Singapore expects financial institutions that employ finfluencers to advertise their services to ensure that information is presented in a clear way.
Straits Times /
14 Nov 2024
This took place after Singapore sent a request to the UK in October 2023 seeking his extradition over an offence of abetment of cheating, in respect of funds released to his law firm which constituted a settlement sum for his client’s...
Singapore Academy of Law /
14 Nov 2024
The SAL Prac welcomes articles, comments, case notes and legislative updates which are pertinent to law practitioners in Singapore. We invite submissions from, both local and international, legal practitioners and allied professionals whose...
Straits Times /
13 Nov 2024
When the legislation is passed, Singapore will join countries such as the UK and US, and the European Union, which have laws against workplace discriminatory behaviours.
Straits Times /
13 Nov 2024
He says new laws will see more 'bite' given to settlement agreements once spats are resolved.
Straits Times /
13 Nov 2024
Vendors said there were signs that Qoo10 was in trouble back around end-2023.
Straits Times /
13 Nov 2024
Mr Chua Chim Kang and Ms Lee Kuan Fung are being sued by a businessman seeking repayment of a $990,000 interest-free loan.
Straits Times /
13 Nov 2024
Under the Bill, residents and visitors can also bring in commonly consumed meat items from more countries.
Singapore Academy of Law /
13 Nov 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 /
12 Nov 2024
The Bill proposes allowing the police to issue restriction orders to banks which will then restrict the banking transactions of an individual’s accounts. Currently, the police cannot stop a victim from doing what he wants with his...
Straits Times /
12 Nov 2024
Judge finds platform is insolvent after Korean firm says it is owed more than $70m.
Business Times /
12 Nov 2024
These are part of efforts to improve the Republic’s processes and capabilities in assisting foreign jurisdictions, following feedback from the international money laundering watchdog, Financial Action Task Force.
Straits Times /
12 Nov 2024
This review comes amid a worsening road traffic situation.
Business Times /
12 Nov 2024
The Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution (Amendment) Bill seeks to modify two processes under the insolvency programme: (a) the simplified debt restructuring programme; and (b) the simplified winding-up programme.
Singapore Academy of Law /
12 Nov 2024
The SAL Prac welcomes articles, comments, case notes and legislative updates which are pertinent to law practitioners in Singapore. We invite submissions from, both local and international, legal practitioners and allied professionals whose...
Straits Times /
11 Nov 2024
Scams have become a major problem in recent years, driving up crime rates globally.
Straits Times /
09 Nov 2024
The court said that the original sentence for this charge had failed to take into account the relevant aggravating factors and sentencing precedents.
Singapore Academy of Law /
09 Nov 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
08 Nov 2024
Mediation, counselling effective in taking the sting out of divorce proceedings: Chief Justice
Straits Times /
08 Nov 2024
Accused, who stabbed victim using latter's knife, also to receive 10 strokes of the cane.
Business Times /
08 Nov 2024
This approach helps in identifying challenges in these sectors and working towards solving them, says managing director Chia Der Jiun
Straits Times /
08 Nov 2024
Biometric data is being collected to make life more convenient, but the consequences of a data breach are frightening.
Singapore Academy of Law /
08 Nov 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
07 Nov 2024
The court said that it was satisfied that the sum of $1.2 million, which amounted to 63 per cent of the purchase price, was not reasonable as a deposit.
Straits Times /
07 Nov 2024
He says decision to amend Insurance Act to halt deal made by PM Wong with Cabinet.
Straits Times /
07 Nov 2024
The 999-year leasehold property was put on the market just days after the Lim family agreed to pay US$3.5 billion (S$4.6 billion) to liquidators of the now-defunct oil trading firm.
Singapore Academy of Law /
07 Nov 2024
The SAL Prac welcomes articles, comments, case notes and legislative updates which are pertinent to law practitioners in Singapore. We invite submissions from, both local and international, legal practitioners and allied professionals whose...
Straits Times /
06 Nov 2024
The Ministry of Home Affairs did not name the individuals who reposted the falsehoods on Oct 23 and Oct 24.
Straits Times /
06 Nov 2024
Regulations state that property agents are not allowed to solicit payments from people who have not engaged their services.
Singapore Academy of Law /
06 Nov 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 /
05 Nov 2024
Runways, taxiways and aprons at airport are structures, not tools of trade: Judge.
Straits Times /
05 Nov 2024
Justice Goh Yihan has been appointed Deputy Attorney-General, and starts his term in January 2025.
Straits Times /
05 Nov 2024
Going public is one way for the insurer to draw new investors and boost the capital needed for its social mission.
Singapore Academy of Law /
05 Nov 2024
The SAL Prac welcomes articles, comments, case notes and legislative updates which are pertinent to law practitioners in Singapore. We invite submissions from, both local and international, legal practitioners and allied professionals whose...
Straits Times /
04 Nov 2024
IMDA refused classification of the docu-drama, which means it cannot be screened in public or distributed.
Straits Times /
02 Nov 2024
Oh Wee Hian was sentenced to nine months in jail in the biggest case of stock market price spoofing detected in SGX.
Straits Times /
02 Nov 2024
The collection of agency fees before a job seeker has been confirmed for the position is not permitted. This requirement is applicable even if employment agencies are facilitating overseas placements for job seekers.
Singapore Academy of Law /
02 Nov 2024
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition is open for registration. Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are...
Straits Times /
01 Nov 2024
Ex-directors of education firm claimed others plotted to oust them from business.
Straits Times /
01 Nov 2024
Under Pofma, individuals found guilty of failing to comply with a correction direction without a reasonable excuse can be fined up to $20,000, jailed for up to a year, or both.
Straits Times /
31 Oct 2024
Mr Lim Chun Yong was a passenger in a car involved in a collision with a semi-trailer and another vehicle. Since then, he has needed full-time care.
Straits Times /
31 Oct 2024
People with dysfunctional circumstances or who cannot afford fees among those helped.
Straits Times /
31 Oct 2024
Lawyers on list have highest overall number of recommendations from clients and peers.
Straits Times /
31 Oct 2024
More than half of lawyers polled, or 52 per cent, said their workload was generally manageable, with 14 per cent saying it was not.
Singapore Academy of Law /
31 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 /
30 Oct 2024
The ruling arose from a series of events in the defamation case involving Mr Terry Xu, chief editor of The Online Citizen.
Straits Times /
30 Oct 2024
Pansuk Siriwipa and her Singaporean husband, Pi Jiapeng, made headlines in 2022 as the couple involved in a $32 million luxury goods scam.
Straits Times /
30 Oct 2024
Regulation alone won’t stop hostile information campaigns. Singaporeans need to know who’s pulling the strings and think twice about what they read and share.
Business Times /
30 Oct 2024
Atrium Asia Investment Management ran afoul of the central bank’s anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism requirements.
Singapore Academy of Law /
30 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 /
29 Oct 2024
Dr Melissa Teo was one of six doctors taken to task in August for making inappropriate claims.
Straits Times /
29 Oct 2024
Mutual assistance and coordinated action by prosecuting authorities go a long way in the fight against transnational crime.
Singapore Academy of Law /
29 Oct 2024
The SAL Prac welcomes articles, comments, case notes and legislative updates which are pertinent to law practitioners in Singapore. We invite submissions from, both local and international, legal practitioners and allied professionals whose...
Straits Times /
28 Oct 2024
Move paves way for flat owner to press his claims in court against firm that shuttered.
Straits Times /
28 Oct 2024
The review comes in the wake of several cases of animal abuse and cruelty that made the news in the last few years.
Straits Times /
28 Oct 2024
When you can no longer handle your own financial and healthcare issues, you need someone to do it for you. It's not easy to find such a person.
Straits Times /
27 Oct 2024
For 31 years, Mr Shashi Nathan has handled many high-profile criminal cases; He now mentors young lawyers, reminding them to persevere, no matter how daunting the odds.
Straits Times /
26 Oct 2024
The court had granted Ms Leong Pek Gan, 70, a discharge amounting to an acquittal following a pre-trial conference on Oct 22.
Singapore Academy of Law /
26 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 /
25 Oct 2024
They may have to share in paying out losses in certain scams if they fail to fulfil duties.
Straits Times /
25 Oct 2024
The framework, proposed in 2023, sets out the responsibilities of financial institutions and telecommunications companies to both prevent phishing scams and provide reasonable avenues of recourse for scam victims.
Straits Times /
25 Oct 2024
Investigations by the Ministry of Health found that a very large number of cases seen by MaNaDr Clinic doctors involved very short teleconsultations with video calls that lasted one minute or less, but nevertheless concluded with the...
Straits Times /
25 Oct 2024
The conviction of Ge Xin and his companies were the first such prosecutions under Section 150 of the Copyright Act, which targets copyright infringement by commercial dealers of illegal streaming devices.
Singapore Academy of Law /
25 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 /
24 Oct 2024
He says none of the messages are relevant to Singh's guilt or innocence.
Business Times /
24 Oct 2024
Ex-banker Liu Kai faces a charge related to abetting Lin Baoying, the only woman convicted in the case, to submit a forged tax document in November 2020.
Singapore Academy of Law /
24 Oct 2024
The SAL Prac welcomes articles, comments, case notes and legislative updates which are pertinent to law practitioners in Singapore. We invite submissions from, both local and international, legal practitioners and allied professionals whose...
Straits Times /
23 Oct 2024
The assailant, who cannot be named for legal reasons as he committed the crime when he was 16 years old, had initially faced a murder charge.
Straits Times /
23 Oct 2024
The fake websites have been blocked by the Singapore authorities over concerns that they could potentially be used to lay the groundwork for disinformation campaigns here.
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