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Singtel’s Optus settles $83.4m fine over improper sales practices
Singtel’s Optus settles $83.4m fine over improper sales practices
The inappropriate practices occurred between August 2019 and July 2023.
SAL to teach lawyers how to stay ahead of AI curve
Jurists must develop critical thinking when using high-tech tools.
CCCS flags Agoda over ‘misleading’ mobile and website features
Agoda has since voluntarily provided an undertaking and made appropriate changes.
Enviro-Hub demands $6.95m from Pastel Gloves over failed profit guarantee
PGSB is expected to pay the full amount within seven days of receiving the letter.
Copyright and AI model training: The balancing act as seen from Singapore
Should our intellectual property laws evolve further?
Majority of 2024 corruption cases come from private sector
Only 9% are public sector cases.
Bromat Holdings gets demand letter for outstanding bill
If unpaid, Sandbox will take legal action and claim interest and legal fees.
CCCS imposes $4.8m fine for bid-rigging contractors
The bid-rigging involved three tenders.
Innovation key to ADR relevance—Singapore minister
Singapore aims to keep its ADR ecosystem relevant, trusted and useful to businesses.
High Court toughens penalties for negligent directors in landmark ruling
The judges also set out three sentencing frameworks.
Gov’t seeks to enhance regulation of take-overs and mergers
Key proposals include protecting the competitive process for potential offerors.
Reverse flips rise as Indian startups tap Singapore’s Scheme: report
Singapore’s flexible corporate restructuring framework is allowing companies to reorganise operations efficiently.
CDL dispute prompts call for family governance disclosures
Transparency could help families pick external directors who can mediate during conflicts.
CDL saga exposes governance gaps in family firms
The public dispute reveals the risks of blurred roles, weak succession systems, and informal governance in family-run businesses.
Cordlife faces new legal claims over stored cord blood issues
The company is currently seeking legal advice and will respond to the claims accordingly.
Legal sector sees $500m opportunity in ESG work
The market is expected to grow between $450m and $500m by 2033.
MAS investigates ex-Yang Kee Logistics CEO’s allegations against UOB
UOB, however, called the allegations ‘baseless and defamatory.’
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