Revision of the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance
A Shift from the “Shareholder Primacy” Model to the “Enlightened Shareholder Value” Model? This article looks at the recent amendments to the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance with respect to the new requirement for the boards of Singapore-listed companies to consider
Legal Issues in AI Deployment
The object of this article is to discuss the legal issues faced by companies when they embark on incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) technology into their work processes or to power functions in their products or services. To facilitate discussion of
Three Observations Arising from the Court of Appeal’s Decision in PP v Gobi a/l Avedian [2018] SGCA 72
In PP v Gobi a/l Avedian [2018] SGCA 72, the Singapore Court of Appeal reversed the trial judge’s decision, finding that the accused had not rebutted the presumption of knowledge under s 18(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act. In doing so,
Decluttering Life
As we celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary last month, I wrote spontaneously on the anniversary card to the Wife: “Let us really try and live life this year and not just live to work". The Wife agreed with me, not a
President’s Message
The Family Bar has come under an astonishing assault due to an e-petition launched by anonymous keyboard warriors. The originators have refused to engage with the Society on the nature and substance of the general allegations levelled against family lawyers.
CEO’s Message
Dear Members, As Council, Committees and Secretariat busy ourselves with the 2019 workplans and budget, we are all aligned to the common objective of ensuring that the Law Society remains relevant to and serves the needs of our members. We ask
AI and a New Way of Looking at Contract Pre-screening
The use of artificial intelligence software to identify possible items of concern in legal documents is well established. However, the real possibilities are only now being opened up with a new generation of systems. Breakthroughs in machine learning and natural language
Disclosing Client Confidences to Your Spouse or Significant Other
Introduction In a recent Ohio lawyer disciplinary case, two lawyers from different law firms, who were involved in a personal relationship but not married to each other, were sanctioned for disclosing confidential client information to each other on multiple occasions
Shifting Contours of Being a Legal Professional
Hybrid Skillsets and Non-Traditional Jobs Roles Competencies expected of legal professionals are being recast on account of technological innovation, changing demographics, varying working styles and attitudes towards work. Add to that, increasing competition from non-law professionals who can provide holistic, accessible
Mission Trip to Beijing and Guangzhou
The State Courts and Family Justice Courts Committee (SCFJCC) of the Law Society of Singapore, which co-ordinates the work of the relevant practice committees involved with the State Courts and Family Justice Courts, organised its second mission trip to Beijing