From Aircons to Ziptracks – Exclusive Use of Common Property
This article discusses the different approaches taken by the courts when dealing with the issue of exclusive use and enjoyment of common property, mapping out developments in this area of the law from Poh Kiong Kok v MCST Plan No
Copyright Fair Use in the Face of Technological Developments: Staying Ahead or Limping Behind? (Part 1)
Introduction Open-ended fair use and categorical fair dealing provisions both temper the exclusive rights of copyright owners to foster further creative expression by permitting secondary uses of copyrighted works, providing the primary mechanism to balance copyright protection with the broader public
Open-source AI Models – What Are They, and Closing the Safety and Liability Gaps
Open-source software is widely used by companies, and now they are adopting “open source” AI models as well. Just last month, the Open Source Initiative released a definition of “open-source AI”. This article thus examines what are “open-source AI models”
Challenges in Law Firm Leadership
Law firm partners are crucial to a firm's success. Their effectiveness depends on how well they manage the following key areas. Key Areas for Partner Success 1. Profitability and Revenue Generation Profitability is the foundation of a law firm's sustainability. Partners must make
Don’t Skip the Boilerplate: A Guide to Review (Part 3)
This is part three of a four-part series on how to review boilerplate clauses, focusing generally on lesser-known risks. Part one covered confidentiality clauses, part two clauses from A to En, and this part three clauses from Ex to N.
A Personal Journey Through Four Decades of Legal Practice
Changes in the Legal Profession The last 38 years have seen extraordinary transformations in the legal profession. I witnessed the evolution from early desktop computers in 1986 - heavy, monochrome-screened machines that were both cumbersome and ground-breaking to the sleek, powerful
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, As a newly-called disputes lawyer, I find myself increasingly concerned about the sustainability and longevity of my career. I do enjoy certain aspects of the work and want to be a good litigator in the future. However, given
Streamlining Legal Processes in an Era of Data Abundance
This article describes the practical application of AI in the legal domain. It argues that the surge and variety of data volume over the past decade has necessitated a shift in how the legal industry approaches traditional processes, leading to
A Review of the 2023/24 International Moots Season
This is the ninth annual review of Singapore’s performance in international moot court competitions.
Fiat Justitia: Lawyers in Singapore: A Long Noble Tradition
An extract from Fiat Justitia: Fifty Years of the Law Society of Singapore, a special publication to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Law Society of Singapore. Lawyers in Early Singapore There was no legal profession in Singapore to speak of till