Choice of Law for Torts in the Virtual World and the Future of Virtual Dispute Resolution
What law applies to torts and non-contractual wrongs in the online virtual world when the parties and acts traverse different jurisdictions? How does the choice of law rules operate? What novel approaches to this area of law and to online
When Destiny Does Not Favour the Gambler
A Commentary on the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Bill and the Gambling Control Bill It is apt and timely that Singapore tightens the reins over problem and pathological gambling that runs the risk of escalating particularly with technological advancement. The
Disclosure of a Prosecution Witness’s Prior Statements
A Commentary on Pigg, Derek Gordon v Public Prosecutor [2022] SGHC 5. The High Court has held that a prosecution witness’s prior statements can fall within the ambit of the prosecution's Kadar disclosure obligations even though such statements are presumptively
Honing Your Communication Skills Outside of the Legal Environment
General Communication and Plain English Outside of a law firm and the law courts, we need to communicate with clients, lay persons and business associates. How do you communicate clearly without resorting to legal jargon to make yourself understood? Good communication
Law Society Awards and Appreciation to Volunteers
C C Tan Award 2021 The Law Society was pleased to confer the C C Tan Award 2021 on Mr Lok Vi Ming, SC. The C C Tan Award is the most prestigious award presented by the Society in recognition of a
Small Steps, Big Dreams
Legal Industry Transformation, The Law Society of Singapore Our Humble Beginnings Our journey began in 2017, with the establishment of what was then known as the Legal Productivity and Innovation Department (LPI). The team originally had three core aims - to
Doing Good: Exemplifying The Spirit of Pro Bono
"My savings is quite low, and the worst thing is I do not have any legal knowledge[
Disciplinary Tribunal Reports
Pursuant to section 93(5) of the Legal Profession Act, the Council of the Law Society is required to publish the findings and determination of the Disciplinary Tribunal in the Singapore Law Gazette or in such other media as the Council may determine