AI and Copyright: Death of the Author?
Is the postmodern condition of the death of the author in literary criticism fast becoming a reality in copyright law? Not yet. The limitless potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse information, execute complex tasks, create and invent, has yet
Mutual Wills: Till Death Do Us Part?
Inheriting its legal history from English law, the mutual wills doctrine has operated in Singapore for decades. Yet, the doctrine of mutual wills remains a mystery to many lawyers, let alone lay persons. Indeed, it remains challenging to understand the
A Review of the 2021/22 International Moots Season
This is the eighth annual review of Singapore’s performance in international moot court competitions. An overview of the results for this season is presented at Table #1 below, while Tables #2 and #3 provide a snapshot of the results of
Interview with Women in Fintech
This is the next article in our series on Women in Legal, published by the Women in Practice Committee. For this session, I had to opportunity to listen to insights from a few leading women in Fintech. For the virtual
Family Conference and Family Justice Practice Forum 2022
Essentials for the Journey into New Frontiers With the slew of substantive and procedural changes made to the family justice ecosystem over the past year, not least as part of its advance towards Therapeutic Justice, 2022 marked a year of transformation
A Day Trip to Johor Bahru
Along with a group of friends, the author took a day trip across the Causeway with one aim in mind: to enjoy some good food. After some initial confusion (attributed to the early morning rendezvous time), the group safely made our
60 Years at the Singapore Bar – Reflections and Ruminations
by TPB Menon (Publisher Talisman) “When God closes one door, he opens a window elsewhere”, Menon's mother told him in encouragement after he informed her that the Legal Service Commission had turned down his application for a job after his graduation
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