Professional Services/Legal
ISCA and Law Society ink MOU with Shanghai bodies on professional collaboration
ISCA and Law Society ink MOU with Shanghai bodies on professional collaboration
Key areas of collaboration include cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
MinLaw opens public consultation on legal practice regulations
MinLaw is evaluating whether the current framework remains fit for purpose.
SG wealth fund GIC sues Nio in US court over alleged inflated revenues
GIC alleged that the group made "materially false and/or misleading statements."
CCCS launches new guide on clear, accurate marketing
The guide sets out five principles for making product claims.
Gov’t to stop use of Child Dev’t Accounts at optical shops, retail pharmacies
This decision followed audit findings that showed a higher risk of misuse at these outlets.
WMI and Law Society launch certification to train 6,500 lawyers
WMI said the programmes will begin in 2026.
Meta asked to remove government impersonation scams
Meta could be fined up to $1m for non-compliance by 30 September.
Singtel’s Optus hit with $84.9m fine over sales practices
The penalty was fully accounted for in Optus' 2024/25 results.
Mandatory insurance may boost SME trust in small audit firms
Minimum coverage starts at $1m, rising with the size of the firm up to $50m.
Gov’t recommends 10 key reforms for platform workers protection
Operators must notify the MoM if they suspect a worker is allowing a foreigner to misuse their account.
SAL launches LawNet 4.0 with AI model for contract law research
A key feature is the GPT-Legal Q&A model that supports natural language queries.
Singapore launches tool to summarise case documents at the small claims court
The tool will be rolled out in phases in November.
Police investigate PUB contract irregularities after AGO findings
25 significant lapses were discovered by AGO in its overall evaluation.
Duxton Hill Chambers expands cross-border reach with London launch
Its members will handle litigation and international arbitration work within and from the UK.
Singapore Paincare faces $350k to $450k in claims for alleged sums owed
The claims relate to services Lim Seow Yuen said she provided to the company in 2020.
SGX asks SDAI to resolve internal control weaknesses
The report found concerns, including misuse of past fundraising proceeds.
MoM simplifies lifting equipment tests for businesses
This will provide flexibility by allowing occupiers to appoint competent persons.
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