Having the Last Word
It is with sadness and hope that I see the Law Gazette moving into online publishing. Sadness because an old-fashioned lawyer like me will not be able to carry a hard copy wherever, anymore. Twenty-five years ago, in 1992 –
Lim Choon Mong, 17 July 1937 to 17 August 2017
The most striking memory of Mr Lim Choon Mong (“LCM”) for most lawyers must be the sight of LCM holding court at the Subordinate Courts Bar Room, telling war stories to a circle of captive lawyers, with plumes of smoke
Diary and Upcoming Events
4 September 2017 Extraordinary General Meeting of the Law Society of Singapore 6.00pm NTUC Auditorium
Unwanted and Unwelcome – Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
Surveys in other jurisdictions have shown that lawyers have experienced sexual harassment at their workplace. While there are no comparable studies of sexual harassment in Singapore law practices, prevention is always better than cure. This article discusses what behaviour may
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I openly tell my friends that I love practising law, but the only downside is that I have to deal with clients. Perhaps I am not a people-person and prefer the comfort of my office desk. While I
Diary and Upcoming Events
4 September 2017 Extraordinary General Meeting of the Law Society of Singapore 6.00pm NTUC Auditorium
Remembering Our Consultant Percy Cyril Sirisena Mendis
We are saddened by the demise of our Percy Cyril Sirisena Mendis. Percy departed earlier this year on 26 March 2017.
Family Justice Forum: Remarks by Minister Tan Chuan Jin
With the rising numbers of divorce, the Courts have increasingly become a critical point of interaction and intervention for families and individuals. Parties are however expected to transition out of the legal system once proceedings have concluded and move on