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Singapore law

CEO wanted: Law Society puts out job ad for role to lead ‘institutional renewal’ amid police probe

LawSoc weathered a leadership row in 2025, with Tan Cheng Han of WongPartnership becoming president.
LawSoc weathered a leadership row in 2025, with Tan Cheng Han of WongPartnership becoming president.

Questions raised as tech giant Sea tells S’pore staff to credit salaries into MariBank accounts

Some Sea employees said they felt like there could be consequences if they declined to open a MariBank account for salary crediting.
Some Sea employees said they felt like there could be consequences if they declined to open a MariBank account for salary crediting.

Rule of law must adapt as society’s values, circumstances evolve: Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon delivering the National University of Singapore Law Bicentennial Lecture on the Rule of Law at the Yale-NUS College Hall on Sept 2.
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon delivering the National University of Singapore Law Bicentennial Lecture on the Rule of Law at the Yale-NUS College Hall on Sept 2.

Law Society to release investigation report after redaction process

The report had looked into workplace complaints and governance issues at the Law Society of Singapore.
The report had looked into workplace complaints and governance issues at the Law Society of Singapore.

Laws must serve Singapore’s long-term interests, fit ground realities

S Jayakumar presenting SM Lee Hsien Loong with the book – Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws: An Inside Story – at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12.
S Jayakumar presenting SM Lee Hsien Loong with the book – Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws: An Inside Story – at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12.

Drafting S’pore laws demands political judgment, not just legal expertise: SM Lee

The laws were the work of practical men who governed Singapore, not scholars or philosophers, says Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
The laws were the work of practical men who governed Singapore, not scholars or philosophers, says Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Forum: Penalties for mobile phone use on the road cover motorcyclists and cyclists too

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire in Feb 2027, will be succeeded by Justice Sushil Nair

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (left) will step down on Feb 26, 2027, with Justice Sushil Sukumaran Nair set to take over.
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (left) will step down on Feb 26, 2027, with Justice Sushil Sukumaran Nair set to take over.

Forum: Consider introducing formal caregiver leave

Singapore’s laws and institutions must evolve and keep pace in age of AI: PM Wong

Singapore needs to rethink fundamental assumptions about legal responsibility in the age of AI, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Singapore needs to rethink fundamental assumptions about legal responsibility in the age of AI, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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