Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I am a junior lawyer. Recently, I have been working on a contentious matter. The opposing counsel is a senior lawyer whom I must interact with frequently. The senior lawyer has been very condescending. It is evident from
Tomorrow’s Lawyers: An Introduction to Your Future (Third Edition, 2023)
By Richard Susskind If you are reading the third edition of Tomorrow’s Lawyers: An Introduction to Your Future for the first time, you may well wonder: Haven’t some of “tomorrow’s lawyers” already arrived today, given that the first edition of
Famous Treasure – A Gem in the Capitol
Recently we were afforded the chance to sample Famous Treasure, a classy restaurant specializing in Nanyang cuisine – Chinese food of Teochew, Hokkien and Cantonese origins with influences from around South East Asia. Located on the second floor of Capitol
Budget 2023 – A Valentine’s Budget?
As Valentine’s day approaches every year, there will be the usual air of excitement (or anticipation) and for some, a sense of trepidation. This year was no different. Some wives would blame not receiving flowers on being married for many
Lawyers Go Global Mission to Seoul, South Korea
21 to 24 February 2023 “안영하세요 저는 이름이 마이클입니다. 저의 명함입니다.” (Hello, my name is Michael. This is my name card.) With that introduction, which I repeated at least 67 times with various persons whom we met in Seoul Korea, I tried my
Law Fraternity Games 2023
COVID-19 gave us a timeout of two years where gatherings of the sporting kind were sadly put on hold. One such gathering which was sorely missed was the Law Fraternity Games (LFG) between the centenarians of the Law Society of
Read a Good Book Lately?
We asked lawyers to recommend books that have resonated with them and share why they think a particular book is special. Read these “mini reviews” and add these titles to your reading list! Crimes Against Humanity: The Struggle for Global Justice
Annual Piala Pala Bowling Tournament 2023
The past two years were peculiar years. Covid-19 robbed all sportsmen and sportswomen of the opportunity to gather and joust for honour and glory in their respective sports. That is why the hosting of Piala Pala 2023 was both monumental and
Famous Palace
Famous Palace is a new dining concept by the Famous Dining Group. They offer a wide repertoire of dishes with Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese, Hainanese and Peranakan influences. Nestled in the tranquil ambience of Seletar Country Club, Famous Palace is a hidden