Bailor Beware: Duties of a Bailor for an Absconded Accused
A bailor or surety ought to fully appreciate the responsibility of standing bail for an accused person. In fact, the obligation of standing bail has often been lauded as one of the foundations of the proper administration of the criminal
Thou Shalt Not Sue? Recent Developments to the Scope of Anti-suit Injunctions in Singapore and England
This article analyses two recent developments in the law relating to anti-suit injunctions to enforce arbitration agreements: (i) the first stems from the decision of the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) in Gate Gourmet Korea Co. Ltd. and others v
Federated Learning: What Lawyers Need to Know
This article analyses some of the legal issues raised by Federated Learning (FL) – a method to train algorithms for artificial intelligence systems, on data held across different data sets, without sharing the data sets. This article will explain what
What Happens to a Sole Practitioner’s Law Practice if They Die or Lose Mental Capacity?
What happens to a Sole Practitioner’s law practice when they pass away or when they lose mental capacity? What preparatory steps could a Sole Practitioner take to plan for such contingencies? What are some areas in which regulators can consider
The Ethics Assist Helpline
On 10 June 2024, the Law Society of Singapore launched “Ethics Assist”, a confidential helpline designed to facilitate a lawyer’s access to ethical guidance. The creation of Ethics Assist is aligned with the recommendation of the Interim Report of the Ethics
Conquering the Hidden Costs
Strategies to Reduce "Work About Work" in Law Firms Introduction Technology continues to impact and reshape how lawyers work. Amidst this transformation, a fundamental paradox lingers: the pervasive presence of "work about work" — the non-value-added tasks that consume substantial time and
Happy Life, Happy Lawyer
As the Government announces forming a committee to focus on mental health in Singapore, the legal profession too should pay heed and focus on our mental wellness. The fast pace of practice, coupled with stressors such as bosses, unreasonable clients and
What Happens When A Loved One Loses Mental Capacity?
In 2023, close to 10% of the cases handled at Pro Bono SG’s Community Law Centres pertained to inquiries regarding deputyship and mental capacity.
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I am a practising lawyer with about 1-2 PQE. I am getting quite bored with the work that I do in my current firm. I am wondering if I should make the switch to another practice area, or
What to Do When Your Loved Ones Ask for Free Legal Advice
Since entering practice, I have encountered many situations where my loved ones ask for legal advice with the expectation that I would advise them (for free) on account of my personal relationship with them. Sometimes, I am caught between a