Safeguarding Secrets
Navigating the Intricacies of Data Privacy in Singapore PDPA and EU Laws This article will explore and compare the data privacy laws between the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012. With the exponential emphasis
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way – Provided You Can Find the Original Will
Introduction The adage "where there's a will, there's a way" takes on a literal significance when it comes to the world of estate planning, where the validity and effectiveness of will hinges critically on its existence, authenticity, and accessibility after its
The Data Deluge: Navigating the AI and Data Revolution as a Lawyer
The Onslaught of the AI Era - It's Not Coming, It's Here Welcome to the advent of AI, and to the data revolution – a mantra which we have seen some version of for many years now! Some of you may
Foreign LPAs: Recognition, Enforceability and Practical Issues
Lasting Powers of Attorney are not unique creations of Singapore. This article discusses how equivalent foreign instruments are treated under Singapore law, and practical issues that may arise once the relevant court orders are issued. Some emphasis will be placed
Digital-Friendliness and Developing Safeguards
The Next Step of Tackling Dispute Resolution in the Digital Economy In 2020, COVID-19 forced countries to close borders and separated people physically for months. In response, people turned to the digital sphere to connect, change and continue, which sparked a
Family Conference 2023
Navigating the Way Forward with the New Family Justice Rules Amidst the sea change in the family justice ecosystem of recent years, the family justice community came together again for the Family Conference 2023 over 13 and 14 September 2023. With
On a Knife’s Edge: Generative AI and Using It in Legal Practice
There’s a new kid on the legal block: GPT, crafted by OpenAI. Since ChatGPT 3.5 first launched on 30 November 2022, the new kid has received quite the range of responses: confusion, elation, ambivalence, fore-telling of the end-times, and my
Potential Pitfalls in a Settlement Agreement
Statistically, the Family Justice Court’s (FJC) caseload for probate cases has seen a 16 per cent increase from 2020 to 2021.
Digital Payments from Client Accounts
In view of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) mandate to phase out all corporate cheques by 2025, the Legal Profession (Solicitors Accounts) Rules (SAR) was amended on 12 April 2022 to allow members to transit to effecting withdrawals from