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Employment Contracts in Malaysia - Checklist of Key Issues

Sep 05, 2019 | Employment Law

Template employment contracts online are a dime a dozen. As a business, it is tempting to download a template…...
Amendments to the Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966

Sep 03, 2019 | Employment Law

The Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966 (“Act”) was passed to regulate any labour of a child or young…...
Song & Music Copyright in Malaysia

Aug 28, 2019 | Corporate and Commercial

In the world of music, there hasn’t been a shortage of controversy when it comes to musicians allegedly stealing…...
The Land Acquisition Process in Malaysia: An Overview

Aug 26, 2019 | Dispute Resolution

Land acquisitions are common, particularly in developing countries as lands are often needed by the governing authorities to, for example,…...
Raising Funds from Multiple Investors in Malaysia

Aug 22, 2019 | Corporate and Commercial

Corporate Law for Start-ups – Raising Funds from Multiple Investors in Malaysia In a start-up’s life cycle, fundraising often involves…...
#LegalFlix Video: What is Constructive Dismissal?

Aug 21, 2019 | #LegalFlix Videos

What happens when an employee has no choice but to resign due to severe changes in the terms of the…...
The Singapore Mediation Convention 2019: An Overview

Aug 20, 2019 | Dispute Resolution

The UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, or best known as the Singapore Mediation Convention was signed…...
Case Spotlight: Federal Court Rules that Adjudication Applies to Final Payments

Aug 14, 2019 | Dispute Resolution

On 1 August 2019, the Federal Court in Martego Sdn Bhd v Arkitek Meor & Chew Sdn Bhd [Civil…...
Case Spotlight: Setting Aside an Arbitral Award on Grounds of Public Policy

Aug 07, 2019 | Dispute Resolution

Under the Arbitration Act 2005 (“Act”), an arbitration award is final and binding. However, under Section 37 of the…...
What are Share Appreciation Rights?

Aug 05, 2019 | Corporate and Commercial

What are Share Appreciation Rights and what do they mean for your Employees Employee equity incentive plans are useful tools…...
Case Spotlight: Non-Parties to Arbitration Not Bound by Confidentiality

Aug 01, 2019 | Dispute Resolution

One of the attractive features of arbitration has always been that it is a private method of settling disputes, as…...
#LegalFlix Video: Non-compete Clauses in Employment Contracts

Jul 31, 2019 | #LegalFlix Videos

Have you ever been told that if you leave your job you will not be allowed to work with a…...
Overview: Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Bill 2019

Jul 29, 2019 | Employment Law

The bill to amend the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act) was passed by Dewan Rakyat…...
#LegalFlix Video: The Different Rights of Preference Shares

Jul 24, 2019 | #LegalFlix Videos

We bring you an easy-to-digest video to help you better understand what kind of rights can be attached to preference…...
8 Things to be Aware of before Renting that Mall Space

Jul 22, 2019 | Corporate and Commercial

For businesses that need and depend on high human traffic flow, shopping malls would appear to be an obvious choice…...