On 29 June 2018, the Denpasar International Airport in Bali, Indonesia, was closed for nearly 12 hours due to the eruption of Mount Agung. 318 flights were cancelled, leaving more than 26,000 passengers stranded at the airport. Many passengers around the globe had their holiday plans disrupted as flights that…
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Influencers x SG Law: 8 Legal Do’s and Don’ts for Singapore Influencers
It’s no secret that many young Singaporeans aspire to become social media influencers. However, being an influencer is not all just sponsored trips to Bali and promoting clothing brands – you could land yourself in trouble if you’re not careful. Whether you’re a young, up-and-coming influencer or an established one,…
How to Choose a Probate Lawyer after a Loved One Has Passed Away
Someone close to you has passed away and you’ve been told there’s all sorts of paperwork that has to be done for the estate. You’ve been told you have to extract “some sort of grant” but you’re not too clear about what you’re supposed to do. You’re already dealing with…
The Royal Wedding: Lessons in Estate Planning
The Royal Wedding, and Estate Planning On 19 May 2018, wedding bells tolled at St. George’s Chapel for Prince Harry, sixth in line to the English throne, and Meghan Markle, an actress best known for her role in the popular legal drama, Suits. Thousands thronged the streets to celebrate the…
4 Qualities to Look Out for When Hiring a Criminal Lawyer in Singapore
Facing criminal charges for offences can potentially be a very emotionally stressful and unfamiliar experience. To mitigate such anxieties, it is often imperative to hire a good criminal lawyer to handle your case so as to ensure the best possible outcome. This article therefore seeks to help you discern whether…
How Much Will It Cost to Hire a Probate Lawyer in Singapore?
Probate is a term commonly used to describe the process of applying for the right to deal with the affairs of someone who has died. In order to obtain the legal authority to deal with the deceased person’s assets (property, money and belongings which are collectively referred to as the…
Is Moonlighting Illegal in Singapore?
If you are an employee seeking additional income, you may be tempted to take up part-time jobs in addition to your full-time job. You may be thinking of signing up as a driver for an app-based carpooling service, or of volunteering your services as a part-time tutor. You are not…
Play the Game But Don’t be Played – A Guide to Esports Player Contracts
Safeguarding an Esports Team’s Assets More than 40 years ago, Stanford University organised the very first electronic sports (esports) tournament for the game Spacewar!, and the top prize for that tournament was a year’s subscription of ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine. Fast forward to 2018 where Newzoo, a leading provider of esports…
SingaporeLegalAdvice.com Launches E-Guide to Divorce Fees in Singapore
SingaporeLegalAdvice.com is excited to launch a free e-guide that will walk readers through the estimated fees for getting a divorce in Singapore. Titled “How Much Does It Cost to Get a Divorce? A Comprehensive Guide to Divorce Fees in Singapore”, this 44-page guide is available for free download now. How Did…
Know Your Rights: Can Your Taxi/Grab Driver Film You While You Take His Vehicle?
The next time you board a taxi or Grab, do not be alarmed if you see a video camera filming you. It is quite common to see drivers using outward-facing video cameras to record incidents in front of their vehicles. On April 9 however, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)…
