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What to do when conflicts arise between business partners

Written by Anil Changaroth

Frustrated woman talking on the phone -- business partner conflicts

Reading Time: 6 minutesBusiness partner conflicts are common Conflicts between business partners aren’t uncommon. While most disagreements are typically quickly resolved with some discussion, there are some more serious disagreements that can threaten the partnership and therefore the whole business. These disagreements can...

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A better way to get legal documentation for your startup

Written by Sharon Tan

Reading Time: 4 minutesEven one lawsuit can devastate the prospects of a startup “Fail Fast, Fail Often” is a popular mantra among entrepreneurs that is only half-true when it comes to the legal mistakes that startups make. Getting into legal trouble often results...

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Competition Law (Part 2: Abuse of Dominance)

Written by Jeremiah Chew

Reading Time: 8 minutesContinuing from the previous article, lawyer Jeremiah Chew from Ascendant Legal LLC talks about the second prohibited conduct of the 3-part series: abuse of dominance. This guide is divided into the following sections: What is the law on abuse of dominance? What...

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Know your rights as a professional

Written by Joseline Yu

Reading Time: 10 minutesTroubles in the workplace often arise when employees clash with their employers. These conflicts between employees and employers tend to be rooted in legal issues, such as a breach of the employment contract or the employee feeling that he has...

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Planning to start a business or startup? Your Legal Questions Answered

Written by Joseline Yu

Reading Time: 12 minutesSo you have a unique and innovative business idea that you’d like to fully invest your time and energy in. But before realizing your entrepreneurship dreams, there’s still the legal aspects to take care of such as incorporating and preparing...

Business, Business Advice, Startups contracts, forming a company, intellectual property, shareholder agreements 2 Comments

Incorporating a Company under the Malaysian Companies Act 2016

Written by Gwendoline Choy

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Companies Act 2016 and Companies Regulations 2017 (“new Act”) have mostly come into force as of 31 January 2017. The new Act aims to reduce the cost of doing business in Malaysia while increasing protection for stakeholders of a...

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Top 5 misconceptions start-ups have about patents in Singapore

Written by Wai Yeng Chan

Reading Time: 5 minutesContinuing from the previous IP article, patent attorney Chan Wai Yeng from Taylor Vinters Via LLC talks about the top five misconceptions about patenting which startups should be aware of. Intellectual property protection is an important consideration for most start-ups. The exclusive...

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What freelancers and self-employed need to know about the law in Singapore

Written by Joseline Yu

Reading Time: 11 minutesWhat must freelancers know about the legal implications of working in a gig economy? And from the perspective of employers, what do they have to consider when employing freelancers? Lau Kah Hee (Partner, Derrick Wong & Lim BC LLP) and...

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Pursuing Legal Action on Behalf of a Company

Written by Ronald JJ Wong

Reading Time: 10 minutesWhat can a shareholder or company member do if the company has a claim against a third party but the directors of the company fail, neglect or refuse to commence action to pursue that claim? What if the claim is...

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Patent 101: Things you need to know before patenting

Written by Wai Yeng Chan

Reading Time: 9 minutesEureka! You have just created a great new product, UX, or developed an improved manufacturing process with significant reduction in production time. You know your invention has tremendous commercial value, and you are keen to share your idea with a...

Business, Business Advice, Fintech, Startups intellectual property, patents 1 Comment

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