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#LiveLaughLoveLaw – An interview with Andrew Ong
Reading Time: 2 minutes#LiveLaughLoveLaw is a series of interviews brought to you by Asia Law Network in association with the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association, a professional body that connects the Singapore In-house community. In the first of our interviews, we feature Mr. Andrew Ong, Head of Legal at KONE Pte Ltd, which primarily supplies elevators and associated services, […]
Curveball Series: Mental Incapacity & the LPA
Reading Time: 9 minutesWhat would you do, if you could not move any part of your body, but were fully aware of your surroundings – and the only movement that could be observed by others, was the blinking of your eyes? As the result of a massive stroke suffered at age 43, French journalist Jean-Dominique Bauby became physically […]
Curveball Series: Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Curveball Series was created with helping readers in stressful and emotional situations caused by unpredictable events that are life-changing. As much as we do not wish to lose control over our decision-making ability, there are multiple ways we could lose autonomy over choices we presently exercise without a second thought. In some situations, we […]
An introduction to the Knowledge Archive
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Knowledge Archive is written and built with different users in mind. Although the initial focus is on law and the legal industry in Singapore, the articles will expand into other professional areas as our platform develops. Some readers may seek to further their understanding of certain topics before seeking professional assistance. Other readers come […]
Personal
Workplace anti-discrimination guidelines to be legislated in Singapore
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the August 2021 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stated that Singapore would be taking steps to enshrine into law the current workplace anti-discrimination guidelines. To date, there are only guidelines regarding fair treatment in the workplace by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). Singapore does not currently […]
Business
Fintech today – A look at Fintech regulatory environment, and what you need to know
Reading Time: 8 minutesAmidst a worldwide pandemic that most of the global population had never experienced before, we are living through a period of significant change. We have had to adapt to a life of remote interaction, transacting with parties from the comfort of our own homes, and trusting our payments and information to the vast and limitless […]
Most Common and Confusing Legal Words (Legalese) Explained Simply 
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Pornography: How Legal is it in Singapore? 
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Breaking your rental lease early in Singapore 
9 Key Steps to Setting Up Business in Malaysia 
Media Law 101: Do you need permission to take photos? 
A Summary of “The Rule Of Law” by Tom Bingham: Part 1 
LLC vs LLP vs Sole Proprietorship – Guide to Business Structures in Singapore 
LGBT Couples in Singapore: 6 Things You Need to Know
