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Case Spotlight: Pandemic is Not an Excuse for Delay
Feb 10, 2022 | Dispute Resolution
To control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, movement restrictions were introduced and various standard operating procedures were put in…... -
Case Spotlight: Transport Industry - Court rejects Union's claim for Fixed Bonus & Increased Allowance
Jan 24, 2022 | Employment Law
When there is a deadlock in the collective bargaining process, the dispute may be referred to the Industrial Court for…... -
Case Spotlight: Redundancy of Retail Employee due to Covid-19 Upheld
Jan 21, 2022 | Employment Law
On 3 January 2022, the Industrial Court in Jayaprakas a/l Ramadass v Anytime Sdn Bhd (Award 24 of 2022) upheld…... -
Transferring a Property NOT pursuant to a sale - can it be done?
Jan 19, 2022 | Real Estate
We often receive queries from individuals where a property was jointly purchased with loved ones or business associates, or even…... -
Key Provisions of the Anti-Harassment Bill 2021
Jan 11, 2022 | Dispute Resolution
The much anticipated Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021 (“Bill”) was finally tabled for its first reading in parliament on 15 December…... -
Why a tailored Constitution is important for your company
Jan 05, 2022 | Corporate and Commercial
Why a tailored Constitution is important for your company A Company Constitution (“constitution”) is vital for a company, no matter…... -
Injunctions on Performance Bonds
Dec 21, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Stopping the Call on Performance Bonds A performance bond serves as a guarantee to a beneficiary for the performance of…... -
Case Spotlight: Non-appealable matters under the Land Acquisition Act
Dec 14, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Under the Land Acquisition Act 1960, the proviso to Section 49(1) prohibits appeals against decisions of the High Court on…... -
Case Spotlight: Meaning of "Occupation" under CIPAA 2012
Dec 06, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (the “CIPAA”) is a legislation intended to facilitate regular and timely payment…... -
Alternatives to Retrenchment
Nov 24, 2021 | Employment Law
Retrenchment should always be perceived as the “last resort” for a business. We explore some alternatives to retrenchment that employers…... -
Case Spotlight: Court of Appeal finds that Fixed Term Employee is Actually a Permanent Employee
Nov 15, 2021 | Employment Law
The question often arises as to whether an employee on a fixed term contract is in reality, a permanent employee.…... -
What are weighted voting rights?
Nov 10, 2021 | Corporate and Commercial
What are weighted voting rights (also referred to as dual-class share structure)? The general rule for shareholders to vote in…... -
Case Spotlight: Retrenchment of F&B Workers due to the Pandemic Upheld by Industrial Court
Nov 05, 2021 | Employment Law
The Industrial Court recently upheld an employer’s decision to retrench its employees in the middle of the pandemic, as the…... -
Budget 2022: Top 3 Highlights for Startups in the Digital Economy
Nov 02, 2021 | Corporate and Commercial
The Budget is one of the most anticipated announcements of the year. In this short article, we share our top…... -
2021 Proposed Amendments to the Employment Act tabled in Parliament
Oct 26, 2021 | Employment Law
On 25 October 2021, the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 (“Bill”) was tabled before Parliament for first reading. Proposed amendments to…...
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