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In-house counsel of four Singapore companies listed in Chambers and Partners ranking

In-house counsel of four Singapore companies listed in Chambers and Partners ranking

The individuals are recommended by private practice lawyers, third-party advisers and their in-house peers.

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ADV: Accelerated Industry-centric Training Pathway (AITP) programme - Essentials for Line Professionals - Legal Sector (April-May)

ADV: Accelerated Industry-centric Training Pathway (AITP) programme - Essentials for Line Professionals - Legal Sector (April-May)

The AITP programme, conducted by the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) to meet the Adult Educator (AE) requirements for the legal industry, will enable participants to develop their classroom facilitation skills, conduct effective assessment and understand learner profiles and learning designs.

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Valid claims against Jannie Chan’s bankruptcy estate balloon by S$18.9 million

Valid claims against Jannie Chan’s bankruptcy estate balloon by S$18.9 million

The court also dismisses her application to set aside the S$4.3 million in claims from SME Care that the private trustee has accepted as valid.

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Man on death row granted stay of execution under new law

Man on death row granted stay of execution under new law

Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, who was convicted in 2017 of importing 51.84g of heroin into Singapore and sentenced to the mandatory death penalty, was scheduled to be executed on Feb 20 before the Court of Appeal granted the stay to have his applications heard.

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ADV: JLP Opening Conference and Masterclass

ADV: JLP Opening Conference and Masterclass

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 fireside chat with him on sustainability in legal practice.

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Singapore Declaration to advance global maritime navigational safety adopted at inaugural assembly

Singapore Declaration to advance global maritime navigational safety adopted at inaugural assembly

About 400 people from 65 countries attended the general assembly, which provides members with a platform to discuss developments in marine navigational aids and review progress in technical cooperation.

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Parquet company founder gets more prison time for cheating banks, supplier also jailed

Parquet company founder gets more prison time for cheating banks, supplier also jailed

The High Court handed down a 44-month jail term to Jason Sim Chon Ang, following an appeal by the prosecution against his initial sentence.

Former star prosecutor and CAD director Glenn Knight dies at age 80

Former star prosecutor and CAD director Glenn Knight dies at age 80

The top lawyer was the lead prosecutor in prominent cases such as the Pan-El saga.

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PropNex unit sued for about S$1.2 million over agent’s alleged misrepresentation in ‘99-to-1’ deals

PropNex unit sued for about S$1.2 million over agent’s alleged misrepresentation in ‘99-to-1’ deals

The practice is a tax avoidance arrangement to reduce the rightful ABSD payable on the purchase of a residential property.

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Former NMPs raise concerns over how members’ resignations ahead of GE2025 could impact scheme

Former NMPs raise concerns over how members’ resignations ahead of GE2025 could impact scheme

Lawyer Raj Joshua Thomas and psychiatrist Syed Harun Alhabsyi submitted their resignations to the Speaker of Parliament around noon on Feb 14, fuelling speculation that they will stand in the upcoming general election expected mid-year.

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ADV: Business of Law

ADV: Business of Law

This focused 2-day program equips legal professionals with the skills to understand law firm strategy, set goals, and effectively manage their practice’s future.

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WP chief Pritam Singh will keep Parliament seat after fine: Speaker

WP chief Pritam Singh will keep Parliament seat after fine: Speaker

Mr Seah’s statement reiterated a Feb 17 clarification by the Elections Department.which said Mr Singh would not lose his seat or be banned from standing in the upcoming general election as his sentences had not reached the threshold for disqualification.

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ADV: Research Position at APCEL, NUS Law

ADV: Research Position at APCEL, NUS Law

The Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law is inviting applications to join us as Postdoctoral Fellow.

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More than half of reports of harm not dealt with in the first instance: IMDA audit of social media firms

More than half of reports of harm not dealt with in the first instance: IMDA audit of social media firms

Most social media firms took an average of five days or more to act on user reports of harmful content.

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ELD confirms sentence imposed on Pritam Singh does not reach threshold to disqualify him as an MP

ELD confirms sentence imposed on Pritam Singh does not reach threshold to disqualify him as an MP

The clarification came after Pritam Singh was found guilty on two counts of lying under oath to the Parliament’s Committee of Privileges.

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AGC urges public to avoid ‘baseless claims’ against judiciary after WP chief Pritam Singh’s conviction

AGC urges public to avoid ‘baseless claims’ against judiciary after WP chief Pritam Singh’s conviction

The Attorney-General’s Chambers released its statement hours after Pritam Singh was convicted of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee.

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WP chief Pritam Singh fined $7,000 for each of two charges after conviction for lying to committee

WP chief Pritam Singh fined $7,000 for each of two charges after conviction for lying to committee

WP chief fined $7,000 for each of his two charges; judge says he 'wilfully' lied to Committee of Privileges; Elections Department confirmed that the sentence imposed on Singh does not reach the threshold to disqualify him as an MP.

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Jail, fine for Lim Tean after practising as a lawyer without valid certificate in 2021

Jail, fine for Lim Tean after practising as a lawyer without valid certificate in 2021

Lim Tean did not have his practising certificate for two months in 2021, as he had not paid his professional indemnity insurance.

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Four cases a day under new process to help people get maintenance payments owed to them

Four cases a day under new process to help people get maintenance payments owed to them

More cases are expected in the coming weeks with greater public awareness of the new Maintenance Enforcement Process.

X subsidiary sues US media watchdog in Singapore following lawsuits in US, Ireland

X subsidiary sues US media watchdog in Singapore following lawsuits in US, Ireland

This court action follows two other pending lawsuits that have been launched against Media Matters over the same article.

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