These days organisations require employees to have instant access to company information such as customer contacts, e-mails, and business-related documents. This is to ensure that they can provide customers with rapid answers and, keep the business slick and efficient. However, sometimes an employee may have access to more information than…
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How to Claim Financial Relief in England After a Divorce in Singapore
Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (MFPA 1984) gives the courts in England and Wales the power to grant financial relief, after a marriage has been dissolved (or annulled) in a foreign jurisdiction. The English courts can grant financial relief to alleviate adverse consequences where no…
When Will Business Mergers Go Against Singapore’s Competition Laws?
Business mergers and competition law have been receiving increasing attention in local media. On 24 September 2018, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) that administers and enforces the Competition Act, ruled that Grab and Uber’s merger had infringed competition rules. By removing Grab’s closest competitor in ride-hailing platform…
Death Penalty in Singapore: Is It Time for It to be Abolished?
In Singapore, there are 32 offences that could potentially warrant death sentences. 4 of these call for the mandatory death penalty, where the death penalty must be given and judges are not able to take into consideration mitigating circumstances when sentencing: Murder Drug trafficking Terrorism Possession of unauthorised firearms, ammunition…
6 Reasons to Make Your Lasting Power of Attorney While You Still Can
The benefits of drawing up a will are widely recognised. It gives the maker of the will the opportunity to set his estate affairs in order by selecting as executors, the individuals best suited for the role and, by giving them the necessary instructions on how to administer the estate…
Divorce, Annulment or Separation: How Should You End Your Marriage?
If you are looking to end your marriage, you may do so by either filing for divorce, annulment or separation. Read on to find out which option may be suitable for you. 1. File for a Divorce If you have been married for at least 3 years For couples who…
Social Enterprise Hawker Centre: Are the Unfair Terms Justified?
First proposed in 2011 by the Hawker Centre Public Consultation Panel (HCPCP) (a committee tasked with providing new ideas on hawker centres – more below), Social Enterprise Hawker Centres (SEHCs) were intended to be an innovative solution for: Addressing problems of food affordability for consumers; nand Achieving certain social objectives…
What’s in a Name? How to Start a Business with Nominee Shareholders and Directors
What is the Difference Between a Nominee Shareholder and a Nominee Director? A nominee shareholder is someone that “lends his name” to you to act as the registered owner of shares in a company. In truth however, he only holds the shares for your benefit. If you appoint a nominee…
Making a Will Online in Singapore: Why and How to Get Started Today
Traditionally, if you wanted to make a will you would need to visit a lawyer and instruct them on how your affairs should be settled after your death. The lawyer then drafts a will according to your instructions for you to sign. But did you know that wills can now…
Should British Expats Divorce in Singapore or England?
A court’s ability to deal with a divorce is called its “jurisdiction”. For British expatriates in Singapore, a divorce can typically proceed either in the Singapore or English jurisdiction. Choosing the appropriate jurisdiction for divorce is important. This is because the family courts in each country have developed different rules…
