From Aircons to Ziptracks – Exclusive Use of Common Property
This article discusses the different approaches taken by the courts when dealing with the issue of exclusive use and enjoyment of common property, mapping out developments in this area of the law from Poh Kiong Kok v MCST Plan No
Open-source AI Models – What Are They, and Closing the Safety and Liability Gaps
Open-source software is widely used by companies, and now they are adopting “open source” AI models as well. Just last month, the Open Source Initiative released a definition of “open-source AI”. This article thus examines what are “open-source AI models”
Disciplinary Tribunal Reports
Pursuant to section 93(5) of the Legal Profession Act, the Council of the Law Society is required to publish the findings and determination of the Disciplinary Tribunal in the Singapore Law Gazette or in such other media as the Council may determine
Grant of Letter of Administration: Solicitor’s Covering Letter
[Solicitor's letterhead] Name of bank (to state full and correct name) Address of bank Dear Sirs, Re: Estate of _________________, Deceased (the "Estate") NRIC S ________/[country] Passport No.____________) We act for ________________[and__________________] who we are instructed is / are the lawful [husband/wife/child/parent/sibling, etc – state
Grant of Letter of Administration: Client’s Letter of Authorisation
Estate of _________________, Deceased Proposed Administrator(s): Address: Date: Name of bank (to state full and correct name) Address of bank Dear Sirs, Re: Estate of _________________, Deceased (the "Estate") NRIC S ________ /[country] Passport No. ___________) I / We, _________________[ and _________________ ] (to insert full name(s) and
Grant of Probate: Solicitor’s Covering Letter
[Solicitor's letterhead] Name of bank (to state full and correct name) Address of bank Dear Sirs, Re: Estate of _________________, Deceased (the "Estate") NRIC S_________ / __________ Passport No. _________) We act for _________________, who is the executor of the Last Will of __________, Deceased.
Grant of Probate: Client’s Letter of Authorisation
Estate of _________________, Deceased Executor: _________________ Address Date: Name of bank (to state full and correct name) Address of bank Dear Sirs, Re: Estate of _________________, Deceased (the "Estate") NRIC S_________ / __________ Passport No. _________) I, _________________ (to insert full name and NRIC), am the executor of
Latest Developments in the AML/CFT Landscape
On 12 November 2024, members at the Council luncheon in the State Courts attended an insightful panel session on the latest developments in the AML/CFT landscape for the legal profession. The panel comprised President Lisa Sam, Chief Legal Officer Alvin
Technology Basics – Part 2: Commanding the Content
Mastering Microsoft Word Like a Pro Welcome to the second installment of the “Technology Basics” series, brought to you by the Law Society’s Representation and Law Reform department. This series aims to offer lawyers practical tips on how to make the
How Asian Businesses Approach Relationships and Dispute Resolution
It is often said that the pendulum of cross-border economy and disputes (which inevitably follow) is swinging from the West to the East, that is Asia. Today, the world is going through insurmountable shifts, all impacting or centred around economy. With