Reputation –Your Firm’s Most Prized Asset
Reputational Risk Cyber risk, regulatory compliance, and social media in a post-truth era have cast a spotlight on reputational risks faced by companies (and businesses). There have been surveys on reputational risk, which is the risk of loss resulting from damage
The Inner World
As the year was ending, the Wife wanted to look back at the events of the year together. She had one word to describe it - interesting. For me, the year was about myself and both of us. As lawyers, we are
Young Lawyers’ Task Force Report Summary
Genesis In 2016, Council commissioned the Young Lawyers’ Task Force (“YLTF”) to study ways in which the professional training and the professional lives of young lawyers could be elevated. This culminated in a report formally adopted by Council in 2017 (“the
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
Fifty Shades of Sexual Offending – Part II: Frotteuristic Disorder
From a Frotteur who was convicted and incarcerated for rubbing behaviour: The sexual arousal that arose in me seemed to have come from some chemical imbalances within me, coupled with some random arousing experiences while growing up. When I was in
Content Marketing for Lawyers – The Secret Sauce to Grow Your Business
Content marketing has been important for law firms in winning new clients, keeping in touch with existing ones, and generating a presence in the market. With increased competition from international and local lawyers and a growing pressure for law firms
The New Family Practice
The Family Justice Practice Forum held in July 2017 highlighted the changing roles of family lawyers to peacemakers and constructive family lawyers.