Generative AI
An Evaluation of the Current Solutions to Address the Intellectual Property Challenges it Generates
Intention – A Third Way to Transform Gifts and Inheritances into Matrimonial Assets
This article examines (a) the circumstances in which gifts and Inheritances (normally excluded assets) can fall into the matrimonial pool
The Unique Nature of the Charitable Trust
Lessons from Lian Chee Kek Buddhist Temple v Ong Ai Moi and others [2023] SGHC 172 Cases relating to charitable trusts do not frequently come before the courts in Singapore. This article examines the recent decision of Lian Chee Kek Buddhist
Remaining Issues for Direct Contributions Under the Presumption of Resulting Trust
This article examines the lesser known types of costs that are potentially direct contributions under a presumption of resulting trust, namely (a) renovation or repair costs; and (b) legal fees and stamp duty. It is argued that the amount of
Bench & Bar Games 2023: The Return of the Games
Three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bench & Bar Games resumed across the first weekend of September 2023. This coincided with the extended weekend of Singapore’s sixth Presidential Election and Malaysia’s 66th National Day. As the
The Client’s Mental Capacity to Litigate – A Few Pointers on Practice
In recent times, an increasingly common issue for advocates and solicitors is the issue of whether their clients have the capacity to commence and or continue litigation proceedings.
Artificial Intelligence: Learned Friend or Foe?
Filing a brief in court referencing case authorities, finding out that the cases were actually made up (because no one – not opposing counsel, nor even the judge – could find them), and then blaming ChatGPT for it – that
Welcome from YLC Chairperson
Good day my newly-called Learned Friends! On behalf of the Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) of the Law Society of Singapore (LSS), congratulations on being called to the Bar! Having heard the term “Learned Friends” countless times, you are now one of
What is the Basis for the Validation Principle in International Arbitration?
The validation principle has been framed in both positive and negative terms. The former seeks to impute an implied choice of law that would validate the arbitration agreement while the latter operates to negate an implied choice of law that
Sterilising Intellectually Disabled Persons … In Their Best Interests or Ours? A Legal Primer
In this primer, we explain the current law in Singapore regarding the sterilisation of persons who lack mental capacity (P) and the relevance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This is adapted from a longer