The Civil Justice Reforms and the New Rules of Court
The new Rules of Court have been in the making for some time and were previously slated to come into operation by end 2021. On 1 December 2021, the new Rules of Court (ROC 2021) were gazetted and were announced
Entitlement and Eligibility – Regulating Trusts Over HDB Properties
This article critically examines the legal controversy that arose in a recent spate of cases on the proper interpretation of s 51(10) of the Housing and Development Act, which regulates resulting and constructive trusts over HDB properties. Introduction The past
Gag Orders: What’s in a Name?
This article provides an overview of statutory and court-ordered restrictions on publication of information, which are more commonly known as gag orders. With a focus on criminal proceedings, the article considers the extent to which gag orders should protect the
Application of Blockchain-enabled Technology: Regulating Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) in Singapore
Twelve-year old Benyamin Ahmed recently launched two NFTs and made close to half a million dollars. He is not the only one to benefit from NFTs. The surging popularity of NFTs means that a greater understanding of NFTs would be
President’s Message
This was the speech delivered by the President at the Opening of the Legal Year on 10 January 2022. May it please Your Honours, Chief Justice, Justices of Appeal, Justices and Judicial Commissioners of the Supreme Court. Notable Appointments and Departures
Reflections on Life and How We Practise Law
The recent full page feature on matrimonial lawyer Wong Kai Yun in the Straits Times (ST 28 December 2021) has sparked widespread interest in our profession on the topic of juggling life with how we practise law. Following the feature,
Practice: A Walk in the Park
As an introvert, practice can be very trying at times for personalities like mine. Over the years, I have realised that not only do I put on work clothes at the start of the day, I also “put on” my
Cyber Threats and Cyber Defence in the Legal Sector
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work and distancing measures have led law firms to accelerate digitalization in their legal practices. With a surge in digital footprints created by the legal sector, hackers are increasingly preying on unsuspecting
Cloud Computing Law (Second Edition)
In a recent article, Gartner predicted that end-user spending on public cloud services would grow 21.7 per cent between 2021 and 2022.
Doing Good: Junior Criminal Lawyer Makes a Difference
Every year, junior lawyers join Law Society Pro Bono Services (LSPBS) to pursue pro bono work as a full time calling. Watch this docu-animation produced pro bono by our volunteers on LSPBS’ former Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS) Fellow, Vigneesh