Tort Law: A Critical Overview – By Low Kee Yang
When my old friend from Law School, Dr. Low Kee Yang, asked me to read the manuscript of his new book -Tort Law: A Critical Overview - I was unsure how I could help. My practice had gravitated to commercial
The AI-Savvy Leader: 9 Ways to Take Back Control and Make AI Work
By David De Cremer The rapid changes in the AI landscape over the past few years have presented novel challenges for many organisations, including law firms. Law firm leaders and managers have to grapple not only with understanding what AI is,
A Common Sense Approach to Client Money Management
This article is reproduced from the archives of the Law Gazette. It was first published in the August 2003 issue. This article sets out in detail matters to be taken into consideration and signs to watch out for when managing client’s
Clients’ Problems: Do Not Let Them Become Your Own
This article is reproduced from the archives of the Law Gazette. It was first published in the May/June 1993 issue. Lawyers and clients may suffer once the boundary of the lawyer-client relationship has been breached Lawyers often meet clients who are angry
Protocol on Reinforcing Ethics to Law Practice Interns
The Law Society of Singapore has introduced a protocol on 1 October 2024 for all law practices to brief interns at the start of their internships, with a focus on the application of ethical obligations in legal practice (the Protocol).
Opening Address by President Lisa Sam at the Advocacy Without Advocating Seminar
Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to today's seminar, "Advocacy Without Advocating: Making a Difference as a Young Lawyer in a Supporting Role". As young lawyers, you have the same right of audience and are held to the same high standards
Clones, Circuits and Capes: Legal Ethics in 2050
Picture this. In the year 2050, Singapore lawyers are not just legal eagles; they are legal unicorns, with an ethical compass so advanced it could navigate interstellar courtrooms. Morality is a disco ball, reflecting the many facets of right and
Embracing AI – The Whys and the Hows
The advent of AI is bringing about unprecedented changes across industries, with its widespread impacts driving businesses of all sizes to adapt swiftly.
What to Do When Your Loved Ones Ask for Free Legal Advice
Since entering practice, I have encountered many situations where my loved ones ask for legal advice with the expectation that I would advise them (for free) on account of my personal relationship with them. Sometimes, I am caught between a
AI – Will It Help or Hinder Our Work Life Balance?
This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of how AI has the potential to both ease and burden lawyers’ work life balance. On one hand it can bring efficiency to your day and remove the admin tasks which take up