Author: Seng Siew Lim
Moral Rights And the Conservation of Artistic Works
Moral Rights Legislation Until 1998, Singapore law gave little or no protection to artists against abuses to their reputation such as public denial of their authorship and derogatory physical treatment of their works no longer in their possession, control or ownership. Protection for artists against such non-economic abuses was given when Singapore acceded to the…
Internet Gambling After the US Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act 2006
On 30 September 2006 the US Congress passed the Safe Port Act. Tagged on to this Act is Title VIII: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGE Act). The UIGE Act makes it a criminal offence for the betting and gaming industry to accept financial transactions to facilitate “unlawful Internet gambling” and requires…
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Property Investment in Singapore by Foreigners
Introduction Since 1973, the Singapore Government has imposed restrictions on foreign ownership of private residential property in Singapore. In its drive to attract foreign talent to Singapore, the government however makes concessions for permanent residents, foreign companies and limited liability partnerships that make an economic contribution to Singapore to purchase such properties for their occupation.…
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Money Laundering And The Diamond Jeweller
An article on FATF Recommendations and the Jewellery Trade in Singapore.
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Do’s And Don’ts Of A China Investment
Everyone who is anyone is going into China. Opportunities are plentiful. However, pitfalls are just as plentiful, if not more. Although some of the issues raised in this article appear basic, if they are not properly addressed could cost you time, money and more importantly, lose real opportunities. What follows are three examples of common…
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Law As Art?
An intriguing article about using law as an integral element in artworks.
Contract Law For Artists – An Introduction
An introduction to contract law for artists. An example used in this article is whether a work sold is a unique artwork, or one of a limited/unlimited series or edition.
Custody, Care and Control: Splitting the Baby King Solomon’s Way
The experience of a lawyer when dealing with contentious/disputed divorce/family matters, in particular how the Singapore family court decides on child custody matters.
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Managing Risks When Acquiring Assets From A Troubled Company
What to watch out for when acquiring a troubled company.
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How Much Can Your Lawyers Charge You?
Like all other service providers, lawyers are entitled to charge for their services. How much is the legal costs usually depends on the nature of the legal work.
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Wireless LAN for a Law Office
This article explains the basic components and technologies of WLANs and how they work together.
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