Law firms

As AI takes on legal work, what happens to the prestige of being a lawyer?

Even as AI takes over many tasks, the core purpose of legal work has not changed, says the writer.

The quiet strain of the law, inside and outside the courtroom

Newly appointed lawyers, seen here at the Supreme Court auditorium, face higher expectations as the legal sector in Singapore, grows more sophisticated and competitive, says the writer.

From Trump to Epstein, how Brad Karp lost his grip on law firm Paul Weiss

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

Wrongful death lawsuit in UPS cargo jet crash planned by victims’ families

The wreckage of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet after it crashed on departure from Louisville, Kentucky.

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Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2026: Methodology explained

How S’pore law firms are making a difference with pro bono services and charity-related legal advice

Adsan Law 's team led by CEO Susan Leong topped the Charity Advice/Pro Bono services categories. Credit: Adsan Law

Forum: Use of Gen AI in legal practice must be balanced with careful oversight

Breaching AI policy could be a sackable offence at Singapore law firms

Generic photo of participants visiting the exhibition booths at the TechLaw.Fest on Sept 11, 2025.

Drew & Napier to sue Switzerland over Asia losses on Credit Suisse AT1s

The complete writedown of AT1 bonds in March 2023 decree – under a government-brokered rescue of Credit Suisse by UBS Group – had caused a furore, given that typically shareholders absorb losses before bondholders.

Lawyer who forged court orders after feeling overwhelmed by work gets 2 years’ jail

On Oct 2, Banupriya Ravichandran, 34, was sentenced to two years’ jail after she pleaded guilty to three counts of forgery.

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