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10 Frequently Asked Questions on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

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Reading Time: 5 minutesLawyer Lau Kah Mei shares 10 frequently asked questions on the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”). Question 1: Can I take a photograph of a specific person for my firm’s marketing purposes without getting his consent? No, because among other...

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How to choose a mediator?

Written by Adeline Chong

A shot of a discussion over the table - this highlights the article's focus on how to choose a good mediator

Reading Time: 6 minutesMediation – an alternative to Court litigation that is gaining traction When a serious dispute arises, the common response is to instruct lawyers immediately and to take the battle straightaway into the Courtroom. This may be the preference of many...

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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) Updates Guidance Notes on Setting up a Register of Controllers

Written by Eric Chan

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Reading Time: 4 minutesOn 18 September 2017, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (“ACRA”) issued revised versions of its written guidance in relation to the requirements on the register of controllers for Singapore companies, foreign companies registered in Singapore and limited liability partnerships...

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Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) – What have you done with your rough paper?

Written by Anil Lalwani

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has been in the limelight in the past few weeks. If you are an employer, alarm bells should be going off as you have to pay attention to your obligations under PDPA. If you...

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Structuring successful partnerships for your startup

Written by Sharon Tan

Lawyer Farhana speaking at a structuring successful partnerships event with Lawyer Faith Sing and Lawyer Chia Yong Yong as the other two panelists and moderated by Samson Leo

Reading Time: 10 minutesPartnering with a partner in a mutually beneficial strategic partnership can be valuable to any startup to charge their growth. It is important to structure these partnerships to safeguard the interest of both sides, especially when it is a deeper...

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What to do when conflicts arise between business partners

Written by Anil Changaroth

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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: 5 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: 13 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

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