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Two lawyers rapped over ‘entirely fictitious’ AI-generated citations submitted to court

The enhanced punishments for scams come as the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was passed in Parliament on Nov 4.
Economy & Policy

Law passed for scammers, mules to be caned after victims in Singapore lose almost S$4b since 2020

To prevent workers and employers from being embroiled in litigation and facing high legal costs, workplace discrimination claims will mainly be heard in the Employment Claims Tribunals.
Economy & Policy

Singapore aims for workplace fairness law to kick in end-2027, from previous estimate of ‘2026 to 2027’

Achieving fairness in the workplace calls for a change in deep-seated beliefs, and a firm commitment to uphold workplace protection practically because every worker matters.
Columns

We’re enshrining workplace fairness in law. Let’s go further

ST20250529_202588500687/ssshe29/Taryn Ng/Syarafana Binte Muhammad Shafeeq// (From left) SG Her Empowerment (SHE) chief executive officer How Kay Lii, chairperson Stefanie Yuen Thio and research director Natalie Chia at a media conference at the National Design Centre on May 29, 2025. They shared research from their latest study that online harms are not only rising, but are becoming dangerously normalised. Even worse, survivors seeking help from tech platforms, law enforcement, or legal systems often find themselves stuck in a maze of dead ends. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG
Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

I’ve been deepfaked – and it can happen to you

It is important to train lawyers to use GenAI effectively, particularly in legal work where trust and accuracy are critical.
Opinion & Features
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Technological innovation should strengthen, not undermine, legal practice

The legal battle over 26 properties – including six units in Thomson View – has raised issues over ownership in trust structures, as well as potential complications arising out of collective sale properties. 
Property

Trust issues arise in mother and daughter’s fight over 26 Singapore properties

LAC has 63 stores in Singapore.
Companies & Markets

Singapore court grants GNC rights to Ron Sim’s LAC store leases, awards US$18.9 million damages in franchise dispute

As efforts to regulate AI accelerate, what began as voluntary codes of governance is now shifting towards mandatory obligations.
Opinion & Features

How Singapore is charting its path amid AI regulatory fragmentation

The region’s carbon markets have grown but at an uneven pace.
Opinion & Features

South-east Asia’s emerging carbon markets could be Singapore’s defining opportunity

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