Lawyer + Machine = ?
Introduction - The Cyborg Lawyer Man-machine hybrids such as cyborgs have long been a staple of science fiction stories and movies. Typically, fictional cyborgs emanate both foreboding (think Darth Vader of Star Wars) and invincibility (think the Borg of Star Trek –
Legal Writing Seminar 2018
This year, the Publications Committee went back to basics and we organised a seminar titled “Legal Drafting Skills: Calling a Spade a Spade and Writing for Effectiveness” on 2 October. The Publications Committee organises a writing seminar each year and
Notes from Legal Writing Seminar by Justice Choo Han Teck
This is the transcript of the delivery by Justice Choo Han Teck when he spoke at a seminar on legal writing organised for members earlier this month. Prologue I agreed to speak at this seminar because I think that this subject
What is Your Artificial Intelligence Quotient?
A report released in May 2018 by the Law Society of England and Wales, titled “Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession” (AI Report),[ref] The AI Report can be downloaded from <http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/stories/artificial-intelligence-and-the-legal-profession-horizon-scanning-report/> (accessed 24 September 2018).[/ref] highlights the growing influence of
Botanico at the Garage
Set amid the lush Botanic Gardens, Botanico sits atop a pristinely conserved 1920s colonial heritage building called The Garage. The Garage was literally a car garage for university professors in the past, and where Botanico is now situated was the
Looking for Help or Asking for Trouble?
Ethical and Risk Issues with Lateral Hiring Introduction Lateral hiring is a common solution for law firms looking to expand. While a candidate’s experience, cultural fit or client following might naturally come to mind when a law firm is seeking to hire
Personal Data Protection – Powering Innovation Through Trust
The personal data protection provisions in the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) came into force in July 2014[ref]Personal Data Protection in the Workplace[/ref] after a “sunrise” period of about 18 months. The theme of this year’s 6th annual Personal Data
A New Trajectory for Legal Innovation
Firms in Singapore are Leading the Charge for Asia Singapore has made great strides in establishing itself as a leading regional legal hub. The past few years alone have seen the launch of the Singapore International Commercial Court, the Singapore