by Donovan & Ho | Sep 3, 2018 | Corporate and Commercial
In the highly publicised Chatime-Tealive dispute, it was alleged that the Chatime franchisee used raw materials that were not approved by the franchisor under the franchising agreement. Franchising in Malaysia is heavily regulated by the Franchise Act 1998...
by Donovan & Ho | Aug 27, 2018 | Employment Law
Here are five practical takeaways pertaining to an unfair dismissal claim that has been referred to the Industrial Court. The information in this article should be helpful to both employees and employers. #1: Your Case Number Once a complaint of unfair...
by Donovan & Ho | Aug 20, 2018 | Corporate and Commercial
It is well known that directors owe fiduciary duties to their company. Tasked with top-level management, the Companies Act 2016 outlines statutory duties required of them to maintain the company as a going concern. These duties include the duty to act in the best...
by Donovan & Ho | Aug 15, 2018 | Employment Law
The Employees Provident Fund Act 1991 (“EPF Act”) is one of the main statutes that employers must be familiar with. The EPF Act imposes obligations on employers which, if not complied with, is an offence that is punishable with imprisonment (in its severest form). For...
by Donovan & Ho | Aug 13, 2018 | Dispute Resolution
It is often said that no court will lend its aid to a man who files a claim based on an illegal act. Simply put, what this means is that the law will not afford relief to those who claim entitlements from an illegal act. When it comes to “illegal” contracts, the...
