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Feeding wildlife in Singapore is a lose-lose situation, say experts
Reading Time: 3 minutesPeople who feed wild animals are being made to pay a pretty penny for their actions, as the authorities move to clamp down on behaviour that could escalate chances of human-wildlife conflict. Members of the nature community tell The Straits Times that this is a timely move, especially with Singapore’s greening efforts paying off and […]
S’pore to introduce new gambling laws that cover arcade games & claw machines
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will be amending the gambling legislation later this year to ensure that the laws and regulations remain effective in the face of evolving gambling products and business models. Amendments will be made to areas including the definition of gambling, social gambling, arcade games and claw machines, and online games. […]
A Guide to Listing a SPAC on the SGX (Part 2)
Reading Time: 4 minutesSpecial Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs“) are companies, at the point of their proposed listing on the Singapore Exchange (“SGX“), without an operating history, business or assets generating revenues. The listing is undertaken primarily to raise capital to acquire a business or businesses, as the case may be, and complete a business combination. In this article, […]
Providing perspective on the IP Waiver for COVID-19 vaccines: What is it & how does it work?
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs per the Ministry of Health (MOH), 85 percent of the Singaporean population have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and 83 percent have received two vaccine doses as of Sept 26¹. This has met Health Minister Ong Ye Kung’s target, set on 26 July, expecting 80 percent of the Singaporean population to […]
A Guide to Listing a SPAC on the SGX (Part 1)
Reading Time: 4 minutesSpecial Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs“) are companies, at the point of their proposed listing on the Singapore Exchange (“SGX“), without an operating history, business or assets generating revenues. The listing is undertaken primarily to raise capital to acquire a business or businesses, as the case may be, and complete a business combination. In this article, […]
The mathematics in dividing matrimonial assets: VJP v VJQ [2021] SGCA 82
Reading Time: 6 minutesIt is an oft-repeated refrain in decisions on the division of matrimonial assets that the Court takes a ‘broad-brush’ approach. What this means is that the Court does not strictly require mathematical precision – where evidence is lacking, or where evidence is equivocal, the Court can exercise its discretion and make findings notwithstanding gaps in […]
James Ow Yong, Director of Kalco Law, believes that offenders can and should be rehabilitated holistically.
Reading Time: 5 minutesA few years ago, a young man was caught spraying expletives outside a HDB block. He was sentenced to probation, but the Prosecution found it too lenient a sentence. It was James’ first Magistrate’s appeal case. In the half a year during which this appeal took place, James – the young man’s representative – found […]
Prenuptial Agreements – the importance of being consistent.
Reading Time: 5 minutesPrenuptial agreements are increasingly becoming more prevalent and commonly accepted by parties looking to set out how they intend to agree on financial settlement terms in the event of a divorce. Approaching the topic of preparing and executing a Prenuptial Agreement is always a sensitive topic that should be broached frankly and as an honest […]
Low Lih Jeng, Senior Consultant at Sage Mediation, embodies the value of service.
Reading Time: 6 minutes“I promise to do my best,” Judge Low says. These words are not spoken thoughtlessly. In fact, they stem from the Girl Guide Promise, the values of which have long been impressed upon Judge Low’s personal beliefs and value system. They speak of a lifetime of service – from mediating disputes in the State Courts, […]
10 things to know before entering into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement
Reading Time: 7 minutesA pre-nuptial agreement, or a “pre-nup” as they are commonly called, can be one of the most significant documents a couple signs together in anticipation of marriage. Time-stretched and stressed over wedding preparations, couples tend to routinely sign documents without batting an eyelash. These include purchasing a property together, paying hefty deposits to secure their […]
Consumer Protection for the Consumer: What to do when Businesses adopt Unfair Practices
Reading Time: 8 minutesIntroduction It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there. There are unethical businesses which will lie and take advantage of their customers just to make a sale. One example occurred way back in 2014, when an unsettling video of one Pham Van Thoai circulated on the net, which showed him crying and begging for a refund from […]
Anil Lalwani, Director of DL Law Corporation, is a master of his emotions.
Reading Time: 4 minutesAnil starts his day with gratitude, giving thanks for everything that he has. “No matter what happens, be it good or bad, it’s important to thank the universe for all I have. What matters is the present, and for us to stop dwelling on the past or the future.” In a work environment of high […]
Personal
SMU Lexicon: A Non-parent’s Maintenance Obligation
Reading Time: 7 minutesIntroduction Imagine you marry someone with a child from a prior relationship. Initially, you do not mind caring for this child. Then, your marriage sours and you no longer want anything to do with your spouse or the child. However, can your initial conduct of caring for the child unknowingly saddle you with a legal […]
Business
SMU Lexicon: Reversing a Bankrupt’s Transfer
Reading Time: 8 minutesIntroduction Let’s say you are an investor. You enter a joint investment with a friend and lend him $100,000. Sadly, the joint venture fails, and to make matters worse, your friend has gone bankrupt and transferred half of your money to his wife. Can you get your money back? Unfortunately, once he is declared bankrupt, […]
Most Common and Confusing Legal Words (Legalese) Explained Simply 
Pornography: How Legal is it in Singapore? 
“Traditional” vs. “Design and Build” Contracts: What’s the Difference? 
What’s the difference between advocates, solicitors, barristers, counsels, notaries, lawyers and att... 
Workplace anti-discrimination guidelines to be legislated in Singapore 
What constitutes acceptance of a contract? 
A Summary of “The Rule Of Law” by Tom Bingham: Part 1 
Media Law 101: Do you need permission to take photos? 
Breaking your rental lease early in Singapore 
Muslim Divorce in Singapore
