An important consideration before entering into an agreement with a lawyer to provide services to a client is the amount of fees which would be charged. There are at least two ways in which a lawyer may charge a client: He may charge a client on a fixed fee basis…
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Changes to Singapore’s ABSD Regime: What You Need to Know
You might have seen the recent news about the government’s changes to the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) regime in Singapore. If, like me, you are equal parts fascinated but also confused about what these changes might mean for you, fear not! This article will summarise everything you need to…
Should You Claim Trial or Plead Guilty to a Criminal Charge?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence in Singapore, you may be wondering whether you should plead guilty to the charge(s) or claim trial. As an accused person, this is an important decision that you would have to make with potentially lifelong consequences. What are the considerations you…
Legal Recourse for Environmental Damage in Singapore
If you care for the environment, you may have wondered how legal action can be taken against an entity in respect of damage caused to the environment. This article will cover the potential legal recourse in Singapore in respect of the following types of environmental damage, and will cover both…
COVID-19 Rules and Restrictions in Singapore (June 2022)
COVID-19 regulations may be changing at a feverish pace, but we’re here to soothe your nerves. This article will serve as a comprehensive one-stop resource for the current state of COVID-19 laws in Singapore. It is accurate as of 14 June 2022. It also covers the vaccinated-differentiated safe management measures…
Is OnlyFans Legal in Singapore?
In late 2021, Singaporean OnlyFans content creator Titus Low made headlines for being possibly the first Singapore content creator to be charged with an offence for transmitting obscene content on the OnlyFans platform. For the uninitiated, OnlyFans is a British-run social media website launched in 2016 where creators upload pictures…
COVID-19-Related Isolation Measures in Singapore
As COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease, isolation measures are crucial to curb its spread in a densely populated country like Singapore. The government has therefore implemented 3 COVID-19-related isolation protocols to follow depending on whether: You are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (Protocol 1) You have a positive COVID-19 result but…
COVID-19 Child Vaccination in Singapore: Parents Guide
Recently, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has assessed the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine to be safe for use on children aged 5 years and above. Hence, children can now be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. This article informs you what you need to know about COVID-19 vaccination for your children in…
COVID-19 Rules For Unvaccinated or Medically Ineligible Persons
Although being vaccinated against COVID-19 is not compulsory in Singapore at the time of writing, unvaccinated individuals make up most of the severe and ICU COVID-19 cases in Singapore. The Singapore government has accordingly implemented Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) to protect unvaccinated individuals from contracting COVID-19. At the same…
Can Police Officers Enter Your House in Singapore?
Can police officers come knocking at your door in Singapore to enter your home? The short answer is yes, in certain cases. As of January 2022, the police have gained new powers that allow them to respond and protect the public more proactively. For example, they can now make forced…
