Develop a Robust Collective Action Framework to Safeguard Singapore’s Investors
Singapore seeks to be a global financial hub, built on a foundation of market integrity and strong regulatory oversight. The recent proposals by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to strengthen civil recourse for investors are a laudable step in
Small Claims, Big Impact
Enhancing Justice through Affordability, Accessibility, Autonomy, and Affectiveness in the Small Claims Tribunals Singapore’s Small Claims Tribunals (SCT), established in 1984, have become a cornerstone of accessible justice by providing swift, inexpensive, and user-friendly dispute resolution. Originally focused on consumer protection,
The Law Society’s New Guidance Note on the Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Bullying
Introduction Workplace harassment and bullying are fundamentally incompatible with the values of the legal profession. To safeguard the physical and mental well-being, and safety of its members (Members) and members’ employees (Employees), the Law Society of Singapore (Law Society) issued Guidance
Law Society Mentorship Scheme: Perspectives from Our Mentors
We speak with Kuah Boon Theng, SC, and Sarita Masir on their experiences as mentors with the Law Society Mentorship Scheme. We learn from them how the mentorship scheme is a two-way bridge for both mentors and mentees, with both
Exorcising Automagic Legal AI
A Decision-making Framework for Legal AI Use Readers may be aware about the Reddit and Linkedin firestorm surrounding a particular legal AI company that has the same name as a TV character from the show Suits[ref]Phrased to avoid the implication that the
AML Compliance: A Renewed Wake-Up Call
The recent regulatory actions taken against several law firms in connection with the 2023 money laundering case serve as a sobering reminder. Despite well-established anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, the consistent application of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) (commonly known as Know
Fiat Justitia: The Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 1986
Lee Kuan Yew’s note to the Attorney-General in January 1986 led to a series of exchanges between the two men as well as Minister for Law EW Barker and Second Minister for Law S Jayakumar on how to tighten the
Visualizing the Law
by Dr Low Kee Yang “Visualizing the Law” is a seminal publication in several ways. First, it takes up an important aspect of legal life which has, for too long, not been the subject of systematic study and analysis in Singapore’s
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