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Art or Vandalism? Where Art meets the Law in Singapore
Reading Time: 9 minutesArt collides with the law Two of the most talked about artworks in Singapore had appeared overnight to surprise both members of the public and public authorities. In a bold move, the artists of both artworks had bypassed the process of obtaining official permission to display their work in public. Their public artworks have since […]
Lawyer Feature: Tan Cheow Hung from Beacon Law Corporation
Reading Time: 4 minutesAreas that you specialise in and why you choose this practice area The greater part of my experience has been in Dispute Resolution. I have represented clients in a diverse range of civil and commercial disputes; including shareholders’ and partnership disputes, employment disputes, defamation proceedings, construction disputes, banking disputes and tortious claims. In recent years, […]
Lawyer Feature: PE Ashokan from Withers KhattarWong
Reading Time: 2 minutesAreas that you specialise in and why you choose this practice area My focus is on litigation both civil and criminal. There is no excitement that can match the thrills and frills of a trial which keeps you at a high level of alertness with equal amount of stress. What made you want to be […]
10 Common Causes of Conflicts Within Small Businesses (And How to Fix Them)
Reading Time: 7 minutesHarsh truth When people extend their familiar or friendly relationship to a business environment, corporate trouble beckons, sometimes even disaster. A common scenario is that of family members, friends or fellow students starting a business with great ideas but without great (or any) legal agreements. As something turns sour, having insufficient (or no) contracts in […]
[Photos] Legal Technology Roadshow by The Law Society of Singapore
Reading Time: 1 minutesAsiaLawNetwork participated in the Legal Technology Roadshow organized by the Law Society of Singapore at NTUC Centre. Over the two-day roadshow, we met lawyers alongside other legal-tech related businesses who were curious to learn more about how legal technology is developing in Singapore and also networked and made new friends with other peers in the industry. […]
Competition Law (Part 1: Anti-Competitive Agreements)
Reading Time: 8 minutesContinuing from the previous article, lawyer Jeremiah Chew from Ascendant Legal LLC talks about the first prohibited conduct of the 3-part series: anti-competitive agreements. This guide is divided into the following 10 sections: What is the law on anti-competitive agreements? What is the purpose of this law? Examples of anti-competitive agreements in Singapore How does it affect […]
Financial Institutions: 3 Ways the Singapore Government Is Intensifying Anti Money Laundering Efforts
Reading Time: 6 minutesSingapore’s reputation as a global financial centre makes it susceptible to cross-border money laundering activities. In response, the Singapore government has stepped its efforts to protect the system’s integrity, in three ways. This article is written by Shashi Nathan and originally published in The Business Times. The “Article in 60 Seconds” is contributed by Leanne Cheng. […]
Lawyer Feature: Lau Kah Hee (Derrick Wong & Lim BC LLP)
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis week we interview Kah Hee from Derrick Wong & Lim BC LLP to get to know him better beyond his work as a lawyer. Having graduated from both National University of Singapore (LLB) and University of Cambridge (LLM) with First Class Honours, Kah Hee is both a qualified Attorney as well as a Chartered […]
A Lawyer Mum At Work (Vicki Heng)
Reading Time: 3 minutesVicki from Vicki Heng Law Corporation talks about starting her own law firm and balancing work with life at home. This article was originally published in Biz Events Asia. Vicki is a new lawyer joining AsiaLawNetwork — welcome! Legal Mind: Striking a Balance The eldest of three children in a middle-class family, I was brought […]
Tax Mitigation (Legal) vs Tax Avoidance (Illegal) – How to make sure you aren’t breaking a law.
Reading Time: 7 minutesDeath and taxes As the old saying goes, there are only two constants in life – death and taxes. Whether you are a budding entrepreneur running your own business, or just an individual trying to cut down on expenses, minimizing taxes is a key objective we all pursue. Yet, it inevitably begs the question – […]
7 legal issues drone users need to know
Reading Time: 15 minutesDrones are increasingly popular in Singapore –professional and even hobby photographers are using them to achieve camera angles never thought possible before. But while some may think the sky’s the limit for their new toys, there are laws regulating their use. This article is written by Ronald JJ Wong and originally published in Law Gazette. The […]
Banks need to adhere to Etridge Duties when dealing with vulnerable guarantors
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Article in 60 Seconds Vulnerable guarantors include spouses or family members who could be emotionally influenced by a creditor Banks need to adhere to the Etridge Duties or risk voiding the guarantee (see Sudha Natrajan v The Bank of East Asia Ltd [2016] SGCA 66) A checklist of 5 important steps in discharging Etridge […]
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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 […]
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Singapore’s latest push as a restructuring and insolvency hub – Amendments to SICC rules
Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore has earned a budding reputation as a hub for debt restructuring and insolvency in Asia, with its transparent legal system and judicial expertise. This growth can also be attributed to enduring efforts to innovate and reform. To enhance Singapore as a forum of choice in international restructuring and insolvency proceedings, the Rules of Court […]
Most Common and Confusing Legal Words (Legalese) Explained Simply 
Pornography: How Legal is it in Singapore? 
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“Traditional” vs. “Design and Build” Contracts: What’s the Difference? 
What constitutes acceptance of a contract? 
Can WhatsApp messages be used in court in Singapore? 
What is the difference between paid up and authorised capital? -
A Summary of “The Rule Of Law” by Tom Bingham: Part 1 - A Guide to Understanding a Variable Capital Company (VCC)
How does an escrow account work in Singapore?
