Virtual Cross-Examination: Boon or Bane?
Introduction Virtual hearings are increasingly becoming the norm with the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Any prior aversion to the use of technology had to quickly give way to remote working technologies, including the use of video-conferencing facilities. It
Law Society Survey Results of Mediation Experiences During COVID-19
More than 77% of lawyers prefer to have mediations conducted in-person and less than 2% would have mediations conducted in a mixed-mode fashion, i.e. a mix of attendees joining in-person and via video-conference.This was one of the key findings of
Truth Be Told
Navigating the Intricacies of Witness Preparation “A witness, upon hearing the answer of another witness (or observing the other witness’s reaction to the first witness’s answer), may come to doubt, second-guess, and eventually abandon or modify an answer which was actually
Called During COVID – Thriving and Staying Relevant
Congratulations on your admission. The 2020 cohort has already left its mark as trailblazers, being amongst the first lawyers to have been admitted to the Bar virtually. These traits of flexibility and resilience will be important qualities in the days
The Junior Counsel Survival Guide
So, you’ve heard a great deal about the possibility of an in-house legal career as a viable (and fun) alternative to being in private practice – it’s all true. This article outlines several positive aspects (and a few not-so-good pitfalls
Pro Bono Tips for Newly Called Lawyers
Congratulations on getting called to the Bar! This is a significant milestone marking your entry into the legal profession. From this day on, you have the privilege to serve the needy and vulnerable in our community, in a way only
CEO’s Message
Dear Members,On 12 June, we shared with you an infographic on the results of the membership-wide survey we had conducted from 13 May to 31 May 2020. The purpose of this survey was to obtain feedback from our members on
President’s Message
Dear Members, Survey Results of Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Action Steps As we know, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely devastated industries, companies and employees, disrupting businesses and our lives. Law firms in Singapore are no exception. A number of them (based
The Next Normal: Invest in People Engagement to Energise Your Team
I was managing partner of my former firm in the unsettling early 2000s when we were buffeted by wave after wave of external economic shocks - we were recovering from the tail end of the Asian financial crisis, then came
Message from Guest Editor of Theme Issue
Online Speech and the Law – Do You Say What You Mean or Mean What You Say? It has been an absolute delight working with the contributors to bring you this special edition of the Singapore Law Gazette that spotlights online