Disciplinary proceedings

Law Society asks for Lim Tean to be struck off over handling of $30,000 meant for client

Lawyer and politician Lim Tean argued before the Court of Three Judges that “a very small fine and nothing more” should be imposed.

South Korea’s Defence Ministry punishes generals tied to Dec 3 martial law incident

Anti-Yoon protesters attend a rally to mark the first anniversary of former president Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec 3, 2024, martial law declaration, near the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.

Fugitive Charles Yeo struck off rolls; court finds him ‘thoroughly unfit’ to be a lawyer

Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo Yao Hui at the State Courts, on Jan 19, 2022.

Forum: Dishonesty in doctors a serious matter to Singapore Medical Council, courts

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik faces disciplinary action over Daniel Naroditsky controversy

FILE PHOTO: Asian Games - Hangzhou 2022 - Chess - Hangzhou Qi-Yuan (Zhili) Chess Hall, Hangzhou, China - September 24, 2023 General view of chessboard during Women's Individual Round 1 REUTERS/Stanley Cheah/File Photo

Commentary

Are doctors in Singapore being disciplined fairly? Recent penalties for misconduct draw scrutiny

The Singapore Medical Council still appears to be meting out penalties that are too lax or too draconian.

Lawyer disbarred for spending over $4,300 on credit card found in private-hire car

The disbarment was handed down by the Court of Three Judges, which has the power to suspend or disbar errant lawyers.

Lawyer who sent misleading letters to 22 doctors fails in bid to quash $18,000 penalty

Justice Philip Jeyaretnam said Mr V. K. Rai's misstatements appeared calculated to put pressure on the recipients to have their statements recorded by his firm.

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