As a debt recovery lawyer, I understand my clients’ concerns when it comes to their debt settlement options. One such concern would be the perceived high charges of hiring a debt recovery lawyer, causing some to turn to a debt collector instead. However, you should be aware of certain considerations…
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Grant of Probate vs Grant of Letters of Administration in Singapore: What’s the Difference?
Written by Lee Shen Han A death in the family is usually a tumultuous time, particularly if it’s unexpected. During the mourning period, the last thing any family member wants to think about is how to handle the deceased’s estate. Unfortunately, the reality is the financial assets and debts of…
Setting Up a Foreign Direct Investment Company in Indonesia (What You Need to Know)
Indonesia’s investment sector has been seeing rapid growth in recent years. According to the Indonesia Coordinating Investment Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal, or BKPM), the number of investments received from both foreign and local economies have reached IDR 692,8 billion (SGD 66 million) – a year-on-year increase of 16.4%. Currently,…
Getting Divorced: What If You Suspect Your Spouse is Hiding Assets From You?
Written By Lim Chong Boon In the second stage of divorce proceedings – the ancillary stage – the court has to decide how the parties’ matrimonial assets are to be divided between them. However, before the court makes a “just and equitable division” of the matrimonial assets, each party has…
Use Government Grants To Develop Your IP Capabilities
What can my business do to build its intellectual property (“IP”) capabilities? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of licensing? Besides licensing, what other options does my business have in commercialising its IP? If you are unsure about intellectual property law, you can read our articles detailing the…
Settling What Will Happen to Your Online Accounts After You Die
In today’s modern society, much of our time is spent interacting with technology gadgets. In the process, we set up multiple online accounts, most of which contain our personal and financial information. At the same time, we create an online personality. By posting a photo on Instagram, updating our status…
PSA: Appearing Naked in Public View is Illegal, Even If You Do it at Home.
Appearing naked in public view despite being within the confines of your own home is criminalised by section 27A of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (MOPONA). The section prescribes that: any person who appears nude in a public place; or in a private place and is exposed…
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Private Investigator in Singapore?
The private investigation (PI) industry has been rapidly gaining traction over the years, with PI services extending far beyond just catching cheating spouses. Children suspected of truancy or mixing around with bad company, and domestic helpers thought to be moonlighting on the side, have all been targets of PI work.…
Spreading Fake News in Singapore Could Get You Punished with These 6 Crimes
“Fake news” is a term to describe “news stories” that appear to contain factual information, but are actually completely false. Some examples of fake news that have been spread around Singapore include: The National Environment Agency will issue a fine for leaving used tissues in bowls, plates, or cups at…
Don’t Dismiss an Employee for Misconduct Without Conducting a Due Inquiry
If an employee has misconducted himself at work, employers are often driven to dismiss that employee in a fit of anger. Under section 14(1) of the Employment Act however, employers are required to conduct a “due inquiry” before dismissing employees covered under the Employment Act without notice for misconduct. Alternatively,…
