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E-briefing: A 6-Month Breather from Non-Performance of Contractual Obligations due to Covid-19 Pandemic
Temporary relief for inability to perform contractual obligations due to COVID-19 pandemic through introduction of COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill in Parliament Introduction 1. On 26 March 2020, the Singapore Government introduced the Supplementary Budget 2020...
E-briefing: Wage cut guidelines to sustain businesses and jobs amid the COVID-19 outbreak
In March 2020, the National Wage Council convened to formulate and implement wage guidelines for the period from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2021, in a bid to respond to and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and jobs. National Wage Council[1] The National Wage...
E-briefing: Guides to Force Majeure Around the World
Guides to Force Majeure Around the World The current COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a range of medical, social and economic consequences around the world. The effects on commerce have already been dramatic and for those of us who advise on global trade, supply...
Launch of Guide to Cybersecurity for Law Practices
In line with our firm being a practice of firsts, please note our latest achievement with the publication of the Law Society of Singapore’s Guide to Cybersecurity for Law Practices. This work sets the standard for law practices in this important space and was helmed...
Corporate Partner Derick Ting and Head of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection KK Lim comment in the ALB March 2020 Asia Edition
Eversheds Harry Elias Corporate Partner Derick Ting and Head of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection KK Lim comment in the ALB March 2020 article titled "Crypto Hub". The article was first published on 1 March 2020. Crypto Hub Cryptocurrency regulation in...
Eversheds Harry Elias ranked in the 2020 edition of IP Stars
Eversheds Harry Elias is delighted to share that we are recognized on Managing IP (MIP) IP Stars 2020 for the Trade Mark Contentious category in Singapore, alongside other prominent firms. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our friends and clients for...
Tech Matters: Challenges in the Ethical Governance of AI- Transparency and Accountability
TECH MATTERS CHALLENGES IN ETHICAL GOVERNANCE OF AI – TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY In the Tech Matters Series, Shaun Leong, Partner based in the Singapore office of global law practice Eversheds Sutherland, Eversheds Harry Elias, considers, in collaboration...
E-briefing: Are Claims Made After Termination Allowed under the SOP Act?
Reviewing Stargood Construction Pte Ltd v Shimizu Corp [2019] SGHC 261 (“Stargood”) Introduction The High Court’s decision in Stargood Construction Pte Ltd v Shimizu Corp [2019] SGHC 261 (“Stargood”) has clarified the difference between a contract which has ended and...
EHE Crisis Response: COVID-19 Pandemic and Your Risks
This morning we woke up to the news that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a pandemic in view of its alarming levels of spread and severity. Looking from a risk management standpoint, we have identified three major categories...
Legal Update: Enhancements to the Listing Rules of the Singapore Exchange
Latest Amendments to the Listing Rules The Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“Singapore Exchange”) recently introduced amendments to the listing rules (“Listing Rules”) which came into effect on 7 February 2020 (“Latest Amendments”). The Latest...