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

‘Be part of the solution’: S’pore lawyer fights for people with invisible disabilities

Ms Peggy Yee, a veteran lawyer who runs her own law firm, has been a vocal advocate for people with invisible disabilities for over two decades.
Ms Peggy Yee, a veteran lawyer who runs her own law firm, has been a vocal advocate for people with invisible disabilities for over two decades.

Justice Christopher Tan to succeed Justice Vincent Hoong as Presiding Judge of State Courts

Justice Christopher Tan Pheng Wee (left) will succeed Justice Vincent Hoong Seng Lei as as Presiding Judge of the State Courts.
Justice Christopher Tan Pheng Wee (left) will succeed Justice Vincent Hoong Seng Lei as as Presiding Judge of the State Courts.

Super Rich In Korea’s David Yong fined $1k for holding executive business appointment

ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng and Christine ST// David Yong arriving at State Courts on Sept 9, 2025.// clyong09 SC-905835-2024 PP v. Yong Khung Lin 4A 2.30 pm The 38-year-old Singaporean, whose full name is Yong Khung Lin, is the chief executive of a group of companies collectively known as Evergreen Group Holdings. David Yong, featured on Netflix's "Super Rich in Korea", was allowed to travel to Seoul and Kuala Lumpur for business. This marks Yong's second successful travel application during his criminal proceedings, with bail increased by $500,000 to $1.5 million. Yong must report twice daily via video call and location sharing while overseas
ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng and Christine ST// David Yong arriving at State Courts on Sept 9, 2025.// clyong09 SC-905835-2024 PP v. Yong Khung Lin 4A 2.30 pm The 38-year-old Singaporean, whose full name is Yong Khung Lin, is the chief executive of a group of companies collectively known as Evergreen Group Holdings. David Yong, featured on Netflix's "Super Rich in Korea", was allowed to travel to Seoul and Kuala Lumpur for business. This marks Yong's second successful travel application during his criminal proceedings, with bail increased by $500,000 to $1.5 million. Yong must report twice daily via video call and location sharing while overseas

Accidents for payouts: How common are workplace injury scams?

According to data from the Ministry of Manpower, about 28,500 claims are filed each year under the Work Injury Compensation Act.
According to data from the Ministry of Manpower, about 28,500 claims are filed each year under the Work Injury Compensation Act.

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.
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.

Chief Justice names law graduate who wanted anonymity after being denied Bar admission

Chief Justice Menon said in proceedings involving the legal profession, the default rule that the identities of litigants must be made public is of great importance.
Chief Justice Menon said in proceedings involving the legal profession, the default rule that the identities of litigants must be made public is of great importance.

$3b money laundering case: MinLaw names 6 law firms taken to task over involvement in property deals

The ministry also named another three law practices it has reprimanded for their involvement in the property deals.
The ministry also named another three law practices it has reprimanded for their involvement in the property deals.

New movement to help Singapore lawyers with their mental health and sustainability of profession

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Closing Address by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon at the Legal Profession Symposium 2025 organised by The Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) on July 29, 2025

ST PHOTO KELVIN CHNG
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Closing Address by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon at the Legal Profession Symposium 2025 organised by The Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) on July 29, 2025

ST PHOTO KELVIN CHNG

Witness stand not arena for humiliation in sex offence cases, judge reminds lawyers

Justice Vincent Hoong said lawyers must be mindful to ensure that their questions are appropriate and relevant.
Justice Vincent Hoong said lawyers must be mindful to ensure that their questions are appropriate and relevant.

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