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High Court dismisses tycoon Peter Kwee’s claim over properties in bankrupt daughter’s name

High Court dismisses tycoon Peter Kwee’s claim over properties in bankrupt daughter’s name

Judge finds he intended to gift properties, making her both the legal and beneficial owner.

Creditors file over $198m in claims against troubled Qoo10, but only $34,650 recovered

Creditors file over $198m in claims against troubled Qoo10, but only $34,650 recovered

Qoo10’s total liabilities far exceed the sums recovered so far.

Singapore’s Employment Act review may include changes to leave entitlements, workers’ protection: observers

Singapore’s Employment Act review may include changes to leave entitlements, workers’ protection: observers

But an MP's proposal to make employers justify terminations is unlikely to be taken up, as it would impose a significant burden.

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 victims faster recourse

New online harms support centre to operate from 2026, will offer victims faster recourse

The Online Safety Commission and upcoming Bill aims to speed up the time taken for victims to get help for online harms encountered online.

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Guidelines for lawyers using AI in works amid concerns over user info, search history being stored

Guidelines for lawyers using AI in works amid concerns over user info, search history being stored

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 interviews, court and prison processes

More trained to help those with special needs through police interviews, court and prison processes

The Appropriate Adult Scheme for Persons with Mental Disabilities had 90 volunteers in 2016 when Minds – then known as the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore – was appointed to run it; It now has more than 360 volunteers as at December 2024.

Stay of execution granted for second death row inmate, days before scheduled hanging

Stay of execution granted for second death row inmate, days before scheduled hanging

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 worker’s medical bill

Court rejects compensation bid by man acquitted over failure to pay worker’s medical bill

The court said there was sufficient evidence to justify the prosecution against Mr Akbar Ali Abdul Majeed.

Singapore Academy of Law to launch Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme in May

Singapore Academy of Law to launch Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme in May

The programme offers a holistic training approach, covering essential skills, dispute resolution and corporate law.

Life After... a decade behind bars: A lawyer and proud father after struggle with drugs

Life After... a decade behind bars: A lawyer and proud father after struggle with drugs

Mr Darren Tan, 46, is now a full-fledged lawyer and deputy managing director at ground-breaking firm Invictus Law Corporation.

Public Prosecutor v Gaiyathiri d/o Murugayan [2021] SGHC 187

Public Prosecutor v Gaiyathiri d/o Murugayan [2021] SGHC 187

Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing
Angliss Singapore Pte Ltd v Yee Heng Khay (alias Roger) [2021] SGHC 168

Angliss Singapore Pte Ltd v Yee Heng Khay (alias Roger) [2021] SGHC 168

Employment Law — Employees’ duties
Intellectual Property — Law of confidence
Contract — Confidentiality

Employment Law — Employees’ duties , Intellectual Property — Law of confidence
Teo Seng Tiong v Public Prosecutor [2021] SGCA 65

Teo Seng Tiong v Public Prosecutor [2021] SGCA 65

Criminal Procedure And Sentencing –– Criminal references
CDX and another v CDZ and another [2020] SGHC 257

CDX and another v CDZ and another [2020] SGHC 257

Arbitration – Award

Arbitration — Award
UFN v UFM and another matter [2019] SGCA 54

UFN v UFM and another matter [2019] SGCA 54

Family Law — Ancillary powers of court

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