Foreign interference in elections refers to attempts by foreign actors (people, agencies or countries) to influence the domestic elections of a sovereign state. The motive of such interference is to impact people’s voting behaviours in a way that is consistent with the foreign actor’s agenda. With the massive amount of…
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Maid Abuse in Singapore: Getting Help and Legal Penalties
Singapore is one of the most popular work destinations for maids (i.e. Foreign Domestic Workers (FDW)) in Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, 60% of maids working in Singapore report being exploited by their employers, according to a 2017 survey conducted by independent consultancy Research Across Borders. This includes excessive working hours, poor…
4 Reasons to Hire a Criminal Lawyer to Defend You in Singapore
When faced with a criminal charge, you will need to decide whether or not to hire a criminal lawyer. Some people may shy away from this due to the potential costs and hassle of engaging a lawyer, while others may think that they have the ability to conduct their own…
COVID-19 Impacts on Marriages: Wedding Venue Cancellations and HDB Key Collection
COVID-19 — and the accompanying circuit breaker measures to stop its transmission — have thrown a wrench in many couples’ plans to get married. Recognising that it may be some time before the pandemic ends, the Singapore government has passed the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures for Solemnisation and Registration of Marriages)…
Should You File for Divorce First in Singapore? Pros and Cons
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally draining and overwhelming experience for many individuals. Added to that pressure can be any perceived legal, tactical or financial advantages that the Plaintiff (i.e. the spouse filing for the divorce) can have throughout the divorce process – simply because they filed for…
COVID-19 Impacts on Marriages: Virtual VD/SD and Solemnisation
When it comes to the process of registering a marriage in Singapore, the Verification of Documents and Statutory Declaration (VD/SD) and the following marriage solemnisation procedures are typically conducted in-person at the Registry of Marriages (ROM) for civil marriages, or the Registry of Muslim Marriages (ROMM) for Muslim marriages. However,…
Helping Your Spouse Cope With Work Stress
In our daily struggle to manage deadlines and juggle multiple responsibilities, we end up accumulating toxic work stress that affects our relationships outside work. In such situations, what can you do as a partner to relieve the stress of your spouse and strengthen your marriage? Read on! — In today’s…
Mergers and Acquisitions: Legal and Strategic Considerations
The subject of mergers and acquisitions comprises a whole range of considerations, from deal origination to legal documentation, closing of the deal and then post-merger integration. Merger and acquisition lawyers in Singapore are usually able to advise on corporate finance work, which is solely incidental to the practice of the…
#StayHome School Holidays: How To Work From Home With Kids Effectively During This Period
With the continuous spread of COVID-19, Circuit Breaker remains to be implemented in Singapore after over a month since its announcement. The closure of schools and offices across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic has compelled most of us to stay indoors and work from home instead. Undoubtedly, however,…
Recovering Debts Owed to You During COVID-19 in Singapore
To deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Singapore Parliament enacted the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (the “COVID-19 Act”) to grant relief to affected businesses. The COVID-19 Act temporarily postpones claims for certain kinds of debt, while altering the rights of creditors for other debts. This…
