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Entries are sought across 25 categories, each designed to recognise the outstanding achievements of private client practitioners worldwide. The judge said Mr Rajan's explanation for deleting applications from his devices was unsatisfactory. MinLaw data shows number of borrowers declared bankrupt rose by 12.4% to 1,232. This is the ninth correction order that the Government has issued to opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaretnam. Tan Guosheng is the latest member of the syndicate –which reaped more than a million dollars in proceeds for two key members – to be convicted in court. Yoong Kok Kai was sentenced to three years and 10 months’ jail. He will also be disqualified from holding all classes of driving licences for 10 years after his release. Entries are sought across 25 categories, each designed to recognise the outstanding achievements of private client practitioners worldwide. The judge said Mr Rajan's explanation for deleting applications from his devices was unsatisfactory. MinLaw data shows number of borrowers declared bankrupt rose by 12.4% to 1,232. This is the ninth correction order that the Government has issued to opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaretnam. The Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law is inviting applications to join us as Postdoctoral Fellow. Mr Sushil Sukumaran Nair was recognised in 2023 for his role in drafting the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill. Chinese national Li Ming was offered bail of $1 million while Singaporeans Alan Wei Zhaolun and Aaron Woon Guo Jie were offered bail of $800,000 and $600,000, respectively. They find it easier to scale their workforce in response to business needs and economic conditions -- especially amid growing uncertainty. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will take ties to a new era: PM Lawrence Wong Vox Maxima hit bunker vessel Marine Honour on June 14, 2024, which led to the worst oil spill in Singapore in 10 years. All current directors will remain on the company's board, and the younger Kwek will continue as group CEO. Aspiring directors should conduct their own due diligence before accepting a position on a board. He has been on Indonesia’s fugitive list since 2021. The Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law is inviting applications to join us as Postdoctoral Fellow. Shanmugam says process will take longer as the man intends to contest extradition. Malone Lam and his US co-accused have been arrested and charged with theft of more than 4,100 Bitcoin worth over US$450 million at current prices. She also noted that the cost of drug crime to Singapore was $1.2 billion in 2015, according to a Nanyang Technological University study, despite the nation’s strong drug control regime. MHA said Facebook was unable to curb the frequency of scam advertisements in the second half of 2024. The Online Safety Commission and upcoming Bill aims to speed up the time taken for victims to get help for online harms encountered online. Experts say it may be a strong deterrent, but more is needed to reduce allure of the crime. Case of woman sued for defamation after trying to get back money shows importance of documenting such loans. Psychologists who wish to practise in Singapore will have to ensure that they meet the required standards set by law. The proportion of firms offering flexible work arrangements increased from 68.1 per cent in 2023, to 72.7 per cent in 2024. These harms include online harassment, intimate image abuse, child abuse material, impersonation, deepfakes and hate speech. 2 accused of defrauding US supplier; third man charged under Computer Misuse Act. The review panel found lapses in the process and communication between the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority and Ministry of Digital Development and Information. Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng set out their claims in documents that were each 49 pages long. Developers' association calls for ABSD waiver for projects that have sold at least 95% of units. Property players welcome changes, but say more can be done to align rules with current market conditions. It was reported in March 2024 that the Transport Ministry was reviewing if laws were needed to stop the sale of illegal mobility devices online. She admitted to carrying out business of providing payment service without licence. Minister of State for Law Murali Pillai said the ministry is focused on the impact of technology in the legal sector. He is believed to be the first to be convicted after immunity for husbands was repealed. Serious harm caused, record-high losses in 2024 prompting tougher stance. Cyberbullying and doxing are two forms of online abuse the Government is concerned about. Splendent Technologies was not at the Ang Mo Kio Techplace II address listed on its website. The judge said public policy requires the court to not permit the "spouse" of a sham marriage to inherit the other party’s assets. The hotly debated deal between German insurer Allianz and Income Insurance was called off by the Government in October 2024. A review panel flagged shortcomings that led to the mass disclosure of NRIC numbers of key business representatives and others on Bizfile’s database. The appeal hearing will continue with the next tranche of hearings which have yet to be announced. They say they do not use fear-based tactics or misleading claims in their advertisements. Compulsory liquidations in 2024 jump 53% but are less than 0.1% of business entities here. Many cases involve legal owners' wrong assumption that they are absolute owners of the real estate. The law has been used by the courts here to deny some people from having shares in their relatives’ flats because they already have their own homes. This 2-day program equips lawyers with essential skills in legal innovation, focusing on trends, best practices, and evaluating innovative projects within their practice. Conviction sound, says Court of Appeal; he has been sentenced to 13 years' jail and 12 strokes of the cane. Respite order for Singaporean came 2 days before he was scheduled to hang on Feb 26. The leadership changes take effect on Apr 1; new exco appointments to come. The court said there was sufficient evidence to justify the prosecution against Mr Akbar Ali Abdul Majeed. Suit centres on statements published in article concerning ministers' property transactions. The Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law is inviting applications to join us as Postdoctoral Fellow. Among mental health professionals in Singapore, only psychiatrists are regulated by the Singapore Medical Council now. Parts of the guidelines are likely to be incorporated into the upcoming Digital Infrastructure Act. Requiring employees to reapply for jobs means they must formally demonstrate their capabilities and undergo the hiring process again or risk losing their role. Both publications are required to publish correction notices on their original publications and related social media posts. The writer says the prolonged legal uncertainty that adoptive families face due to the absence of clear, enforceable timelines for revoking parental consent may expose children to unnecessary emotional upheaval. This focused 2-day program equips legal professionals with the skills to understand law firm strategy, set goals, and effectively manage their practice’s future. The programme offers a holistic training approach, covering essential skills, dispute resolution and corporate law. Rise in cases partly due to outreach, more awareness over past 2 years, says its COO. Mr Darren Tan, 46, is now a full-fledged lawyer and deputy managing director at ground-breaking firm Invictus Law Corporation. In Singapore, the Government and employers have implemented various initiatives to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace. There is no easy answer, but current thinking suggests that governance practices may have to be tweaked to allow companies to be more flexible and risk-taking. Sellers of an HDB flat chose to go to court as they found it tedious to look into a request by a buyer to extend the sales process. Tycoon's legal team says he 'genuinely believed' that placing the properties under family members' names would allow him to retain ownership of them. This 2-day program equips lawyers with essential skills in legal innovation, focusing on trends, best practices, and evaluating innovative projects within their practice. The court also dismisses her application to set aside the S$4.3 million in claims from SME Care that the private trustee has accepted as valid. The individuals are recommended by private practice lawyers, third-party advisers and their in-house peers. The High Court handed down a 44-month jail term to Jason Sim Chon Ang, following an appeal by the prosecution against his initial sentence. About 400 people from 65 countries attended the general assembly, which provides members with a platform to discuss developments in marine navigational aids and review progress in technical cooperation. The practice is a tax avoidance arrangement to reduce the rightful ABSD payable on the purchase of a residential property. The top lawyer was the lead prosecutor in prominent cases such as the Pan-El saga. Lawyer Raj Joshua Thomas and psychiatrist Syed Harun Alhabsyi submitted their resignations to the Speaker of Parliament around noon on Feb 14, fuelling speculation that they will stand in the upcoming general election expected mid-year. This focused 2-day program equips legal professionals with the skills to understand law firm strategy, set goals, and effectively manage their practice’s future. The clarification came after Pritam Singh was found guilty on two counts of lying under oath to the Parliament’s Committee of Privileges. The Attorney-General’s Chambers released its statement hours after Pritam Singh was convicted of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. Most social media firms took an average of five days or more to act on user reports of harmful content. Lim Tean did not have his practising certificate for two months in 2021, as he had not paid his professional indemnity insurance. No content A problem occurred while loading content. The court also dismisses her application to set aside the S$4.3 million in claims from SME Care that the private trustee has accepted as valid. The practice is a tax avoidance arrangement to reduce the rightful ABSD payable on the purchase of a residential property. Sellers of an HDB flat chose to go to court as they found it tedious to look into a request by a buyer to extend the sales process. Case of woman sued for defamation after trying to get back money shows importance of documenting such loans. Pritam Singh, who is Leader of the Opposition, is contesting two charges for allegedly lying to the Committee of Privileges. No content A problem occurred while loading content. Advertise Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us