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THE LAW SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE v JONATHAN TAN SEE LEH
The court held that a solicitor's failure to supervise an unauthorised person and the sharing of legal fees with such a person constitutes serious misconduct warranting suspension.
Public Prosecutor v Prem Hirubalan [2016] SGHC 156
In Public Prosecutor v Prem Hirubalan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Lee Chee Keet v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 155
In Lee Chee Keet v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Public Prosecutor v Lee Ah Choy [2016] SGHC 154
In Public Prosecutor v Lee Ah Choy, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Jiangsu Overseas Group Co Ltd v Concord Energy Pte Ltd and another matter [2016] SGHC 153
The court held that the Spot and Term contracts were validly concluded between the parties, and therefore the arbitration agreements contained within them were valid, granting the tribunal jurisdiction.
Lim Ying Ying Luciana v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2016] SGHC 151
In Lim Ying Ying Luciana v Public Prosecutor and another appeal, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal.
Lee Pei-Ru Alice and another v Airtrust (Singapore) Pte Ltd
The court held that representations made by the controlling mind of a company (Peter Fong) to investors, assuring them that their investments were without risk and could be exited at any time with repayment by the company, were legally binding on the company.
Public Prosecutor v Mohsen Bin Na'im [2016] SGHC 150
The accused failed to rebut the presumption of knowledge under s 18(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act as he turned a blind eye to the contents of the bags despite suspicious circumstances.
Motherhood Pte Ltd v Lau Elaine and others
A descriptive mark, even if it has acquired secondary meaning, receives a narrower scope of protection than an arbitrary mark, and minor differences are sufficient to distinguish a defendant's mark.
HT S.R.L. v Wee Shuo Woon [2016] SGHC 15
In HT S.R.L. v Wee Shuo Woon, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Privileges, Evidence — Admissibility of Evidence.
Pang Giap Onn (alias Arif Peter Pang) v Harmesh Singh s/o Ram Singh [2016] SGHC 149
In Pang Giap Onn (alias Arif Peter Pang) v Harmesh Singh s/o Ram Singh, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — Costs.
Neptune Capital Group Ltd and others v Sunmax Global Capital Fund 1 Pte Ltd and another [2016] SGHC 148
In Neptune Capital Group Ltd and others v Sunmax Global Capital Fund 1 Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Injunctions — Cross-undertaking in damages, Damages — Measure of damages.
Max Master Holdings Ltd and others v Taufik Surya Dharma and others and another suit [2016] SGHC 147
In Max Master Holdings Ltd and others v Taufik Surya Dharma and others and another suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies -Subsidiary companies -Separate legal personality -Single economic entity, Contract -Contractual terms -Implied terms.
Seow Hwa Chuan v Ong Wah Chuan [2016] SGHC 146
In Seow Hwa Chuan v Ong Wah Chuan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Damages — Assessment.
AMZ v AXX
An arbitral award will not be set aside for breach of natural justice where the tribunal's findings were based on a reasoned preference for one party's evidence over another, and where the alleged procedural defects were either non-existent or did not cause actual prejudice to th
Singapore Medical Council v Wong Him Choon [2016] SGHC 145
In Singapore Medical Council v Wong Him Choon, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Professions — Medical profession and practice.
Allplus Holdings Pte Ltd and others v Phoon Wui Nyen (Pan Weiyuan) [2016] SGHC 144
A clause in a settlement agreement that imposes a liability for a significantly larger sum upon breach of a primary payment obligation is a secondary obligation and constitutes an unenforceable penalty clause if it is out of all proportion to the innocent party's legitimate inter
Ang Zhu Ci Joshua v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 143
In Ang Zhu Ci Joshua v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal procedure and sentencing -Sentencing.
Qingdao Bohai Construction Group Co, Ltd and others v Goh Teck Beng and another [2016] SGHC 142
In Qingdao Bohai Construction Group Co, Ltd and others v Goh Teck Beng and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort -Conspiracy, Tort -Defamation -Corporate plaintiff -Trading or business reputation.
Goh Yee Lan Coreena and others v P & P Security Services Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 141
In Goh Yee Lan Coreena and others v P & P Security Services Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Employment Law — Work Injury Compensation Act.
Beijing Sinozonto Mining Investment Co Ltd v Goldenray Consortium (Singapore) Pte Ltd
The court held that an allegation of fraud or corruption to resist enforcement of a foreign arbitral award under s 31(4)(b) of the IAA must be proved on a balance of probabilities, with the strength of evidence required being commensurate with the seriousness of the allegation.
Koh Keng Chew and others v Liew Kit Fah and others [2016] SGHC 140
In Koh Keng Chew and others v Liew Kit Fah and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Oppression.
The "Vinalines Pioneer"
The court held that the externality criterion (that damage must be sustained by a person or property external to the ship) is a necessary requirement for a claim to qualify as 'damage done by a ship' under s 3(1)(d) of the HCAJA.
Yeo Sing San v Sanmugam Murali and another [2016] SGHC 14
In Yeo Sing San v Sanmugam Murali and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Derivative action.