Remembering Our President, Adrian Tan Gim Hai (1966-2023)
“When you leave this world, if you have connected with other human beings, told their stories, and enriched society, you will have lived a life of meaning. The goal is not to seek happiness for ourselves, but to provide it
Can and Should We Rein in AI with Law?
What are potential risks and dangers of artificial intelligence (AI)? What are some current and proposed regulatory approaches? Are they sufficient to rein in AI? This article answers the above questions and raises socio-cultural, economic and political considerations beyond the law
Unjust Enrichment Claims in Illegal Cryptocurrency Transfers
Trading in digital tokens across borders where a country has banned its citizens from trading in cryptocurrency is a risky proposition. If a wrongdoer party refuses to perform his part of the contract, the innocent party’s claim in contract or
What is the Basis for the Validation Principle in International Arbitration?
The validation principle has been framed in both positive and negative terms. The former seeks to impute an implied choice of law that would validate the arbitration agreement while the latter operates to negate an implied choice of law that
Learning the Art of Compartmentalisation and Integration
As a practising matrimonial lawyer, I find it almost impossible to separate work from life. Perpetuators have no “working hours” – our clients may experience trauma, helplessness and violence anytime round the clock. Apart from having to respond to clients
Taste of Tasmania: Vintage of ’11-’12
It’s been about 15 years since I embarked on my law degree on an apple-shaped island down under. Back in the day, Tasmania had a small but growing Singaporean population of mostly law and medicine undergraduates. Unfortunately, UTAS was a
Handbook of Blockchain Law
A Guide to Understanding and Resolving the Legal Challenges of Blockchain Technology When someone says “blockchain”, people usually think “Bitcoin”. Terms like “Satoshi Nakamoto” and “immutable” also come to mind. “Immutable” means “unable to be changed”. In relation to blockchain, this
Law Society X-Country Run 2023
On the morning of 18 March 2023, the Law Society of Singapore held its Annual Cross-Country run and race at Bedok Reservoir Park. This year's event was particularly exciting, as it was the first in-person physical race post-pandemic. The event