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Welcome to today’s blog post, where we summarize recent legal news in Singapore. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is focusing on auditing private property purchases that use the “99-to-1” sales contract to circumvent additional buyer’s stamp duty (ABSD). This loophole may result in significant penalties for buyers who utilize it for tax avoidance purposes. Additionally, employers in Singapore will have to provide higher medical insurance coverage for work permit and S Pass holders, including domestic helpers. Finally, there is concern among the legal profession in Singapore about the decline in ethical standards. Stricter enforcement and teaching of legal ethics are seen as ways to prevent a further slide. Join us to learn more about these legal developments and their implications.

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we will be discussing recent legal news in Singapore. In the first article, veteran coach Loh Siang Piow was acquitted of molesting a teenage athlete due to weaknesses in the accuser’s testimony. The judge noted the importance of proper safeguards to minimise the potential for abuse in such situations. In the second article, Karl Liew, son of Changi Airport Group’s ex-chairman, admitted to giving false information to a public servant in the Parti Liyani case. Experts suggest that more can be done to improve the reliability of digital banking services in Singapore, including publishing service reliability reports and reimbursing customers for losses incurred during disruptions. We will delve deeper into these topics and explore their legal implications.

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we will be discussing the latest legal news in Singapore. In recent weeks, several high-profile cases have made headlines, including the conviction of PPP Laser Clinic founder Dr Goh Seng Heng for transferring assets to defraud creditors, and the forfeiture of lawyer Charles Yeo Yao Hui’s bail after he absconded. Meanwhile, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has instructed DBS to investigate the recent disruption of its digital services, and the local VC industry is facing challenges due to a global economic slowdown. On a more positive note, Singapore has extended the LPA Form 1 fee waiver until March 2026, allowing citizens to appoint someone to make decisions on their behalf for free. Join us as we delve deeper into these legal developments and their implications for the Singaporean legal landscape.

Welcome to today’s blog post for busy lawyers! In this edition, we will be summarising the latest legal news from Singapore. The High Court has dismissed a lawsuit over a failed Bitcoin transaction, while a former lawyer has been sentenced to 36 months in jail for misappropriating his clients’ money. In other news, a co-owner of a property agency has been fined for building an illegal mezzanine floor, and Hyflux’s subsidiaries have been ordered to be wound up by the High Court. Stay tuned for more updates on the legal landscape in Singapore.

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we will be discussing the latest legal news from around the world. In Singapore, a man is on trial for allegedly misappropriating funds from an umrah package, while in Switzerland, investors in Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds may face difficulty getting their money back due to clauses in the bond’s contracts. Meanwhile, Singaporean police have arrested 23 men in an operation targeting online child sexual exploitation. Join us as we delve into the legal aspects of these news articles and provide accessible and engaging summaries for lawyers on the go.

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we will be discussing the latest legal news from Singapore. In our first article, we will be looking at a case where a man sued his father for a larger share of their family’s supermarket business. Despite alleging that his father had agreed to give him a 60% stake in the company and property, the lawsuit was dismissed due to lack of evidence. In our second article, we will be discussing the ongoing investigation into over 1,000 scam cases in Singapore, with 400 people assisting the police in their efforts. These scams range from investment and e-commerce scams to phishing and government impersonation, and offenders face serious consequences such as jail time and fines. Stay tuned for a closer look at these legal issues and their implications.

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we will be discussing recent legal news from Singapore. In the first article, a former BP Singapore manager and a businessman had their jail terms raised for bribery, which undermined public confidence in the bunkering sector’s integrity. Next, we will discuss a former investigation officer in Singapore’s Traffic Police who was sentenced to jail for forgery charges. Finally, we will touch on the interim report released by Singapore’s Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness on a proposed bill to protect workers against biases. Join us as we delve into the legal aspects of these news stories and their implications for Singapore’s legal landscape.

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we will be discussing the latest legal news in Singapore. In recent developments, a couple is suing Singapore marketer Wendy Kwek for misleading them into investing almost $600,000 in two worthless social housing projects in Brazil through London-based firm EcoHouse. Additionally, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed a digital platform called Cosmic for financial institutions to share information on suspicious customers. Meanwhile, Singapore will investigate employers who misclassify employees to avoid obligations. Stay tuned for more updates on these legal matters and their implications.

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we will be discussing the latest legal developments in Singapore. In recent news, lawyer M. Ravi has been suspended for five years for making baseless and grave allegations against key legal institutions in Singapore. Additionally, an 84-year-old woman has been allowed to claim government subsidies and grants for her medical bills, while Singapore has introduced a new legislative framework for psychoactive substances. In other news, Singapore is investing in vaccine research and development, and has proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation to ban discrimination in the workplace. Join us as we delve deeper into these legal developments and their impact on Singapore’s legal landscape.