How Much is Your Life Worth? (A Brief Analysis of Dependency Claims in Malaysia)
by Adrian Ong Zhi Ern
This article aims to critically address this very question based on the legal principles governing dependency claims in Malaysia.[Read more...]
Recoverability of Liquidated Ascertained Damages Clauses in Construction Contracts -The Paradigm Shift in Judicial Attitude
by Naveen Sri Kantha
Most construction contracts, be it standard form or bespoke contracts contain provisions relating to liquidated ascertained damages (“LAD”).[Read more...]
Legal Update: Winding Up Notice of Demand Period Extended to 6 Months – The Companies (Exemption) Order 2020
by Lavinia Kumaraendran & Sean Tan Yang Wei
Oppression Part 2: Who Can File for Oppression? Gue See Sew v Heng Tan Hai
by Lavinia Kumaraendran & Sean Tan Yang Wei
Section 346(1) of the CA 2016 stipulates that any member or debenture holder may apply to the Court seeking remedies in the case of an oppression.[Read more...]
The Challenges of WhatsApp Evidence at Trial
by Nicholas Wong Kwang Tee
What if your opponent does dispute the authenticity of your WhatsApp evidence?[Read more...]
The CVA Scheme and How it Compares to Other Corporate Rescue Mechanisms
by Lavinia Kumaraendran & Sean Tan Yang Wei
Companies Act 2016 introduced the Corporate Voluntary Arrangement as one of the new schemes to rescue businesses in financial distress.[Read more...]
How Business Owners Can Navigate Through The Winding-Up Process
by Sean Tan Yang Wei
What are the steps involved in the winding-up process and what options are available to a business when facing such proceedings?[Read more...]
Is COVID-19 or The Movement Control Order (“MCO”) A Force Majeure Event in Construction Contract?
by Naveen Sri Kantha
Whether the COVID-19 outbreak and the MCO will be regarded as a Relevant Event under the standard form of construction contracts in Malaysia.[Read more...]
The Fake News Pandemic?
by Alliff Benjamin & Jesselyn Tham
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spread of fake news related to disease has been rampant especially since the Movement Control Order (MCO) was imposed[Read more...]
Industrial Court Award, The Final Frontier?
by Alliff Benjamin & Zhafir Rahmat
What happens after the Industrial Court award? Is there an avenue to challenge or appeal against the Award?[Read more...]
FAQ on Tenancy Agreements During COVID-19
by Clinton Tan Kian Seng
Does the Restricted Movement Order affect the validity of Tenancy Agreements and its terms?[Read more...]
FAQ on Friendly Loan Agreements
by Clinton Tan Kian Seng
Are Friendly Loan Agreements legal?[Read more...]
Legal Alert: Temporary Measures Announced by The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
by Lavinia Kumaraendran & Sean Tan Yang Wei
Execution: The Joint Ownership Predicament
by Avinash Kamalanathan
The law on execution is an area that appears to be an area that is relatively straightforward given its limited number of options available to the party that succeeds in obtaining a judgment.[Read more...]
Help ! Help ! I’m Being Oppressed? What Counts as Oppression of Minority Shareholders?
by Lavinia Kumaraendran & Sean Tan Yang Wei
As companies are often owned by several shareholders, a fundamental rule in the governance of a company is the “majority rule”.[Read more...]
COVID-19 Estate Planning Series: Should I make a Will?
by Cassandra Lee
Should I make a will?[Read more...]
Can You be Sued for Derogatory Remarks made via Instant Messaging Apps?
by Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi & Angelene Cheah Kai Li
Can you be sued for something said or written on your social media?[Read more...]
Strata Properties Managers – What are their Duties and Powers?
by Jesslyn Tham
Statutory bodies in the form of a Management Corporation and a Joint Management Body are responsible for the maintenance and management of building.[Read more...]