Digital magazine Jom loses appeal against Pofma orders for Ridout Road...Digital magazine Jom loses appeal against Pofma orders for Ridout Road...The Pofma correction orders were issued over false statements regarding the rentals of 26 Ridout Road and 31 Ridout Road.
Assets involved in money laundering case nearly double to $1.8b:...Assets involved in money laundering case nearly double to $1.8b:... The update in the value of assets that have been seized, frozen, or issued with prohibition of disposal orders came about at a hearing where one...
Singapore Academy of Law Issues Lapel PinsSingapore Academy of Law Issues Lapel PinsSAL, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, is following the tradition of other jurisdictions such as Japan and Korea where lawyers wear...
Lawyers should learn AI but must be aware of its ethical risks: Chief...Lawyers should learn AI but must be aware of its ethical risks: Chief...Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon was addressing 160 new advocates and solicitors who were called to the Bar on 21 August and reminded them that...
High Court dismisses Winson’s claim against OCBC and StanChart on...High Court dismisses Winson’s claim against OCBC and StanChart on...The ruling came after the court established “fraud exception” to determine that the Singapore oil trader had prepared its letters of...
Guilty pleas earlier in court process can get higher sentencing...Guilty pleas earlier in court process can get higher sentencing...The earlier an accused person decides to plead guilty, the greater the reduction in sentence that may be applied.
25 Aug 2023 Data Protection in the Use of AI Systems PDPC Proposes Guidelines on Use of Personal Data in AI Recommendation and Decision SystemsA public consultation has been launched by the Personal Data Protection Commission to seek view on proposed guidelines which clarify how the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 applies to the collection and use of personal data by organisations in...
27 Jul 2023 Xu Yuan Chen (alias Terry Xu) v Attorney-General [2023] SGHC 200Statutory Interpretation — Construction of statute
26 Jul 2023 ByBit Fintech Ltd v Ho Kai Xin and others [2023] SGHC 199Civil Procedure — Summary judgment Trusts — Constructive trusts Choses in Action — Legal requirements
Business Times / 08 Sep 2023 Board directors must stay true to duties, responsibilities amid challengesBoards would be better off leading sustainability efforts rather than waiting for compliance metrics to be legislated.
Straits Times / 08 Sep 2023 Lawyer who allegedly lay on car bonnet during East Coast Road altercation charged with harassmentShe was allegedly engaged in a fracas with a motorist in East Coast Road.
Singapore Law Watch / 08 Sep 2023 ADV: 16 Nov: [Webinar] Personal Injury Claims: Recent Developments in the Law and Procedure, SALDistrict Judges from the Court Dispute Resolution Cluster of the State Courts will share on how the recent new developments in the law and procedure have impacted the practice of personal injury claims.
Straits Times / 07 Sep 2023 Digital magazine Jom loses appeal against Pofma orders for Ridout Road articleThe Pofma correction orders were issued over false statements regarding the rentals of 26 Ridout Road and 31 Ridout Road.
Straits Times / 07 Sep 2023 Ministers Shanmugam, Vivian seek to serve defamation papers on Lee Hsien Yang via FacebookSubstituted service refers to methods of serving court papers when attempts to serve them in person have been unsuccessful. The High Court had ruled in 2016 that court papers can be served through Facebook, Skype or Internet message boards...
Business Times / 07 Sep 2023 Fewer mortgage actions in courts as cooling measures, rising rates see more prudent borrowingData from the Singapore Courts shows the number of mortgage actions filed in court has more than halved in the past five years.
Book Launch: Technology Regulation in the Digital Economy by Yeong Zee KinHow much do we know about the policies and regulations that keep us safe and businesses honest? Technology Regulation in the Digital Economy by Mr Yeong Zee Kin looks at how the law applies to technology. It endeavours to look under the proverbial hood and understand how the Internet and intermediaries are regulated.
Civil Litigation Update: New rulings concerning Mareva injunctionsThe latest August issue of the Civil Litigation Update (CLU) focuses on the significance of holding assets in particular corporate structures, the appropriateness of applying for a proprietary injunction to neutralise the dismissal of a Mareva injunction, and the recovery of costs as damages when an application to enforce an undertaking is involved. Past issues of CLU are also available here on LawNet.
From Briefs to Brilliance: Paul Tan and Lynette KohHow an attachment in London has helped both members learn, network and become better lawyers. Read more.
Insolvency Law — Winding up Decision Date: 07 Sep 2023 Majestica Enterprises Ltd and another v Kams Singapore Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) [2023] SGHC 250
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing Decision Date: 07 Sep 2023 Ma Zhen Hu Michael v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 251
Statutory Interpretation — Construction of statute Decision Date: 06 Sep 2023 The Inquiry Pte Ltd v Attorney-General and another matter [2023] SGHC 247
Insolvency Law — Judicial management Decision Date: 06 Sep 2023 PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) TBK, Singapore Branch v Farooq Ahmad Mann (in his capacity as judicial manager) and another and other matters [2023] SGHC 249
Tort — Conspiracy , Tort— Misrepresentation Decision Date: 05 Sep 2023 Voltas Ltd v Ng Theng Swee and another [2023] SGHC 245
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Revision of proceedings Decision Date: 05 Sep 2023 Vang Shuiming v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 248
WongPartnership LLP08 Sep 2023Letters of Credit: Banks Successfully Prove Fraud Exception Where Beneficiary Recklessly Made False RepresentationsThis update looks at the High Court’s decision of Winson Oil Trading Pte Ltd v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd and another suit [2023] SGHC 220 which marks one of the rare occasions where the fraud exception was successfully established by...
Allen & Gledhill08 Sep 2023MAS responds to feedback from consultation on enhancing pre- and post-transaction safeguards for retail clientsThis update sets out the key highlights from MAS’ response to a public consultation it conducted on enhancing pre- and post-transaction safeguards for retail clients following a review which revealed weaknesses in the implementation of...
Bits & Bytes by TRAIL07 Sep 2023[Bits & Bytes by TRAIL]: Enforcement Issues and Strategies in Crypto-Related Fraud and Asset Recovery DisputesThis article discusses various issues and strategies that claimants should consider (often from the get-go) to tackle common but sticky obstacles faced in enforcement of injunctions and orders relating to cryptoassets.
Singapore Academy of Law06 Sep 2023[SAL Prac]: Between Deference and Distance: An Enforcement Court’s Approach to Rulings and Proceedings in the Seat Court – CZD v CZE [2023] SGHC 86 [case comment]The High Court in CZD v CZE [2023] SGHC 86 grappled with numerous issues relating to foreign law, the impact of proceedings in the seat and the effect of findings of the seat court. This article seeks to analyse the court’s views on the...
Bits & Bytes by TRAIL05 Sep 2023[Bits & Bytes by TRAIL]: Generative AI and Authorship in Copyright LawGenerative AI applications such as ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion have attracted a lot of public attention and media coverage in the past twelve months. A simple human command can result in the generation of literary and artistic works, but does...
Allen & Gledhill05 Sep 2023Bill passed to mandate compliance with Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises for qualifying leases of retail premises, expected to take effect in February 2024This update looks at the key features under the Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Bill which mandates compliance with the Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises in Singapore for qualifying leases of retail premises and is expected to...
Goods and Services Tax Voucher Fund (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S 616 of 2023)Published: 06 Sep 2023
Securities and Futures (Clearing Facilities of Approved Exchanges or Recognised Market Operators) (Exemption) Regulations 2023 (S 615 of 2023)Published: 06 Sep 2023
Carbon Pricing (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Notification 2023 (S 613 of 2023)Published: 05 Sep 2023
Supreme Court Registrar's Circular No 3 of 2023 - Issue of the Admiralty Court Guide (Rules of Court 2021 Edition)Effective: 31 August 2023
Supreme Court Registrar's Circular No 3 of 2023 - Issue of the Admiralty Court Guide (Rules of Court 2014 Edition) (Third Edition)Effective: 31 August 2023
MAS: Response to Consultation Paper on Proposed Regulatory Approach for Stablecoin-Related ActivitiesMAS Response Date: 15 August 2023
MAS: Consultation Paper on Proposed Framework for Single Family OfficesStart: 31 July 2023 Close: 30 September 2023
MAS: Response to Consultation Paper on Roadmap to Terminate the SGD Cheque Truncation System – Eliminating Corporate Cheques by 2025MAS Response Date: 28 July 2023
Supreme Court Registrar's Circular No 2 of 2023 - New Web Addresses for the Supreme Court Practice Directions 2021 and the Supreme Court Practice Directions 2013Effective: 24 July 2023