Category: Corporate & Commercial
Charitable Organisations: Controlling Conflict of Interests
In the wake of the NKF saga, the Government has accepted the recommendations of the Inter-Ministry Committee (IMC) on the regulation of Charities and Institutions of a Public Character. The National Council of Social Services, which is also the governing body for charitable organisations has issued a Code of Governance (“the Code”) which was used…
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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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.
Managing Risks When Acquiring Assets From A Troubled Company
What to watch out for when acquiring a troubled company.
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Chinese (PRC) Laws On The Internet
A listing of Chinese (PRC) Online legal resources found on the Internet.
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Investment In the United Arab Emirates
A short article about investing in UAE and the corporate cehicles to use.
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Formation of Local Company in Thailand
This article provides information on the procedure of incorporating a limited company in Thailand.
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The Registration of Movement Marks
There is nothing that prevents a distinctive series of movements that is capable of graphic representation from being registered as a trade mark. However certain requirements of trade mark may be difficult to satisfy.
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