Merging of the M&AA into the Company Constitution In the first quarter (Q1) of 2016, one key legislative amendment by ACRA was merging of the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association (M&AA) into a single document – known as the company Constitution. The Constitution of a company must be submitted…
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3 Takeaways for your Business from the Sonny Truyen Episode
On 10 July 2016, Sonny Truyen, a then-employee of Singapore property portal 99.co, posted offensive and derogatory remarks about Singapore on his personal Facebook account. The comments were with regard to Sonny’s frustration at the unavailability of a new mobile game, ‘Pokemon Go’, which was yet to be released Singapore.…
Divorced, but living under the same roof?
Following a divorce, ties are often severed and couples may want to avoid seeing each other again. Many seek new homes to settle in to start afresh and rebuild their lives. However, for some, this may not be an option. While unusual, some couples choose to live in the same…
What K Box’s personal data breach means for your business
Even though the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) was passed in 2012, it was only in April 2016 that the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) began taking punitive measures against non-compliant companies in Singapore. Singapore takes hardline stance on non-compliant companies In April 2016, the PDPC fined 4 companies and…
Single and Unwed Mothers in Singapore: Frequently Asked Questions
In this article, we address some common questions and queries that have been raised by unwed and/or single mothers in Singapore. This FAQ is a collaboration with Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support Ltd, an NGO for girls 21 and below who are in a pregnancy crisis in need of help and support. Can…
5 Common Reasons Couples Get Prenuptial Agreements
There has been an increasing demand for prenuptial agreements in Singapore, based on feedback from our interaction with lawyers. Why is this so? After all, prenuptial agreements are still taboo for most Singapore couples. There is a stigma attached to it. If a couple is serious about working at a…
Defaulting On NS? Here’s How NS Defaulters Will Be Sentenced
In February this year, the Singapore High Court created much buzz among the public by handing down a prison sentence for 24-year-old Brian Joseph Chow, who had evaded National Service (“NS”) for six years to pursue further studies in Australia. Brian Chow’s case was one of the few cases in…
Latest 2016 amendments to the Mental Capacity Act
The Mental Capacity Act was enacted in 2008, and provides a legal framework for a person to make decisions for another person, aged 21 years or older, who lacks the mental capacity to make decisions for himself. This can be effected through: A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), which allows…
Do You Need a Probate Lawyer? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When A Loved One Passes Away
A common question that arises when a loved one passes away is whether a probate lawyer needs to be appointed for the probate process. Generally, due to the vast nature of documentation required to commence the probate process, it is advisable that a competent probate lawyer be appointed to assist…
Protecting Borrowers From Moneylenders: What You Need To Know
On October 1, 2015, new regulations took effect for licensed non-bank moneylenders in Singapore regarding interest rates, unfair lending practices, unfair contracts and fees. Amongst these regulations were: an upfront administrative fee of not more than 10 per cent of the loan principle, when there was previously no stipulated upfront…
