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Save the Date: International Family Law Conference 2016
Family disputes are often symptomatic of larger problems accumulated over time within the family unit and community. What role do the courts play in these crises, when positioned between disputes and family life? Jointly organised by the Singapore Academy of Law and the Family Justice Courts in collaboration with the Ministry of Social and Family Development, International Family Law Conference 2...
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Global Technology Law Conference 2015: The Future of Money and Data
The “Global Technology Law Conference 2015: The Future of Money and Data”, which was organised by the Singapore Academy of Law, was held on 29 and 30 June 2015. Apart from the keynote speeches, the conference programme included plenary sessions and panel discussions delivered by business experts, legal practitioners, judicial members, policy makers and academics. This report sets out a brief summa...
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The Singapore Legal Futures Conference 2015
The Singapore Legal Futures Conference was held on the afternoon of 8 July 2015 at the Supreme Court Auditorium. The half-day conference, jointly organised by the Ministry of Law and the Singapore Academy of Law, invited participants to think about the driving forces that are shaping our legal landscape and the impact that such forces are likely to have in the near future. As ice hockey hall of fa...
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The Christopher Bathurst Prize
Think you have a winning piece of legal advice? The Christopher Bathurst Prize is now accepting entries. Show us your best contribution and win a 2-week, all-expense paid internship with Fountain Court Chambers in London. ...
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Singapore Legal Futures Conference
Jointly organised by the Singapore Academy of Law and the Ministry of Law to mark SG50, the Singapore Legal Futures Conference will explore the driving forces that are shaping our legal landscape. It will bring together a group of respected legal futures experts and thinkers to discuss how these driving forces are already manifesting and to engage the audience on future possibilities. ...
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- A distinction without a difference: L Capital Jones Ltd v Maniach Pte Ltd [2017] SGCA 3
- The Minority’s Approach to Statutory Interpretation in AG v Ting Choon Meng better accords with the Interpretation Act
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- The limits of a case management stay to enforce the contractual bargain under an arbitration agreement: Tomolugen Holdings Ltd and another v Silica Investors Ltd and other appeals [2015] SGCA 57
- You Can Run but You Can’t Hide: Storey, David Ian Andrew v Planet Arkadia Pte Ltd and others [2016] SGHCR 7
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- IPOS Media Release - Cash for IP through loan financing now a reality in Singapore
- Green Men and Treacherous Crossings: Asnah bte Ab Rahman v Li Jianlin [2016] 2 SLR 944
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- Media Release from IPOS: Record strong growth in global intellectual property filings
- On The Nomenclature And Characterization Of Arbitral Awards: PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) TBK v CRW Joint Operation [2015] 4 SLR 364
- Case Comment: Accent Delight International Ltd v Bouvier, Yves Charles Edgar [2016] SGHC 40
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- Implications for Sale of Second-Hand Cars in Singapore: Kau Joo Guan v Kwek Seow Hui t/a Car Dynasty and ors [2015] SGDC 279
- UK Supreme Court Confirms the Traditional Approach to the Implication of Terms: Marks and Spencer plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company (Jersey) Limited and another [2015] UKSC 72
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- Bankruptcy: the statutory demand and the security held by the creditor - Chan Siew Lee Jannie v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd [2015] SGHC 157
- The scope of ‘de novo’ review of an arbitral tribunal’s jurisdiction
- No enforcement of an arbitral award against a related company in Singapore based on the “single economic entity” concept: Manuchar Steel Hong Kong Ltd v Star Pacific Line Pte Ltd [2014] 4 SLR 832
- Of “Relevant Markets” and “Windfalls” – The Court of Appeal’s decision in Marco Polo Shipping Company Pte Ltd v Fairmacs Shipping & Transport Services Pte Ltd [2015] SGCA 44
- A Morning with “Drones” – Report on the SMU CLE Seminar on “Using “Drones” in Singapore: An Analysis of the Unmanned Aircraft (Public Safety and Security) Act 2015”
- September
- Clash of Jurisdictions: The Applicable Standard of Review for Stay Applications Under the International Arbitration Act: Malini Ventura v Knight Capital Pte Ltd and others [2015] SGHC 225
- Court of Appeal sets aside Mareva injunctions and ancillary disclosure orders in Bouvier, Yves Charles Edgar and another v Accent Delight International Ltd and another and another appeal [2015] SGCA 45
- The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and its Joint Declaration with Singapore – Prospects, Possibilities and Predictions
- Defining Shareholders’ residual powers of management: Chan Siew Lee v TYC Investment Pte Ltd and Ors [2015] SGCA 40
- Justice As Friendship: Book Review
- The Rights of Liquidators to Access Documents and Working Papers of an Insolvent Company: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and others v Celestial Nutrifoods Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) [2015] SGCA 20
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- SMU Criminal Justice Conference 2015
- Case Comment on Mahidon Nichiar bte Mohd Ali v Dawood Sultan Kamaldin (Non est factum)
- Seminars on Dispute Resolution in Singapore
- Amendments to the Companies Act – Audit Exemption for Small Companies
- High Court endorses the liquidator’s power to assign the fruits of a cause of action: Re Vanguard Energy [2015] SGHC 144
- Settling Down Change of Position Defence: Southage Pty Ltd v Vescovi [2015] VSCA 117
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- Clarifications on the Mental Capacity Act
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- Clarity in Effecting Service Outside of Jurisdiction: Humpuss Sea Transport Pte Ltd v PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi TBK [2015] SGHC 144
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- Contractual Construction of Jurisdiction Agreements: Exclusive or Non-Exclusive - Hin-Pro International Logistics Limited v Compania Sud Americana De Vapores S.A. [2015] EWCA Civ 401
- Restraining Payment under a Performance Bond: Validity of Clauses Limiting the Grounds for Injunctive Relief
- Mortgagee’s Right to Take Possession Subject to Existing Lease: United Overseas Bank Ltd v Loh Boon Hua [2015] SGHCR 9
- Modern Studies in the Law of Trusts and Wealth Management: Theory and Practice
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- Singapore Court of Appeal Espouses Standards to be Met When Setting Aside an Arbitral Award and Reinforces Singapore's Pro-Arbitration Policy
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- Case Comment on Ang Pek San Lawrence v Singapore Medical Council [2015] SGHC 58
- Equitable Remedies in Commercial Litigation
- Issues and Problems in Enforcing Arbitral Awards Across Multiple Jurisdictions: Astro v Lippo, the Hong Kong Edition
- High Court Clarifies Scope of Riddick Principle in Singapore: Foo Jong Long Dennis v Ang Yee Lim [2015] 2 SLR 578
- Does the Obligation to Obtain the Consent of a Third Party Extend to Taking Further Steps After Rejection?
- Global Technology Law Conference 2015: The Future of Money and Data
- High Court Clarifies Law on Applications to Set Aside Arbitral Award for Lack of Jurisdiction: AQZ v ARA [2015] SGHC 49
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- Singapore Law Blog Featured in the Straits Times!
- Clarification on the Offer to Settle Regime in Order 22A of the Rules of Court: Ong & Ong Pte Ltd v Fairview Developments Pte Ltd [2015] SGCA 5
- Case Comment: Golden Season Pte Ltd and others v Kairos Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd and another [2015] SGHC 38
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- Remoteness of Damage: Principle, Policy or Proportionality? (Report on SAL Distinguished Speaker Lecture)
- Understanding an Option to Renew a Lease: AREIF (Singapore I) Pte Ltd v NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd [2015] SGHC 28
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- The Recoverability of Romantic Gifts: Kua Tee Beng v Ye Caiyan [2015] SGHC 53
- Reflective Loss, Reverse Piercing and Alter Ego in Koh Kim Teck v Credit Suisse AG, Singapore Branch [2015] SGHC 52
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- Equitable Compensation at a Tipping Point
- Case comment on ACB v Thomson Medical Pte Ltd and others [2015] SGHC 9
- Is a Contractual Clause Excluding a Right of Set-Off Subject to the Requirement of Reasonableness in the Unfair Contract Terms Act?
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- The Singapore High Court Grapples with Whether Minority Oppression Claims May or May Not Be Arbitrable
- Opening of Legal Year 2015: A Year for Pushing Boundaries
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- Identifying an Interest in Land Sufficient to Support a Caveat: Salbiah Bte Adnan v Micro Credit Pte Ltd [2014] SGHC 249
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- Trusts in Commerce: Guy Neale v Nine Squares Pty Ltd [2014] SGCA 64
- Misconduct and the Division of Matrimonial Assets: Clarification from the Court of Appeal Chan Tin Sun v Fong Quay Sim [2015] SGCA 2
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- Examination orders against foreign officers of a judgment debtor: Burgundy Global Exploration Corp v Transocean Offshore International Ventures Ltd and another appeal [2014] SGCA 24
- Singapore High Court opines on lacuna in the law on permanent anti-suit injunction in aid of foreign seated arbitration
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- Misconduct and the Division of Matrimonial Assets: Chan Ting Sun v Fong Quay Sim [2014] SGHC 97
- Mediated Postnuptial Agreements and Ancillary Matters: Surindar Singh s/o Jaswant Singh v Sita Jaswant Kaur [2014] SGCA 37
- A Principled and Structured Approach For Ascertaining Beneficial Interests in Property Disputes: Chan Yuen Lan v See Fong Mun [2014] SGCA 36
- An Overview of the Impending Changes in the Family Justice Landscape
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- Enforcement of Foreign Judgments: Giant Light Metal Technology (Kunshan) Co Ltd v Aksa Far East Pte Ltd [2014] 2 SLR 545
- Illegality in Contract: Poh Cheng Chew v K P Koh & Partners Pte Ltd [2014] 2 SLR 573
- Standard of Care in Negligence: BNJ v SMRT Trains Ltd [2013] SGHC 286
- Issues in Tax Avoidance: Comptroller of Income Tax v AQQ [2014] SGCA 15
- Conflict of Laws Issues: The Republic of the Philippines v Maler Foundation [2013] SGCA 66
- Liability for Misrepresentation: Defu Furniture Pte Ltd v RBC Properties Pte Ltd [2014] SGHC 01
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