Law Watch Online

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WELCOME!

Welcome to LAW WATCH ONLINE! 

LAW WATCH ONLINE is a place where different sections of the Companies Act and law cases will be brought up every week.

It is set up in conjunction with our show, 'LAW WATCH' which is broadcasted on CHANNEL 5 EVERY FRIDAY from 11AM TO 12 noon!

Interested in Law issues and the different sections involved in the Singapore's legislation? Want to know how court proceedings are being settled in court?
'LAW WATCH' IS DEFINITELY A SHOW FOR YOU!

Besides, think that you will missed out what was broadcasted on the television? Fret not. You can always get back to this website to view the podcasts on what you have missed out.

Moreover, viewers can get to win ATTRACTIVE PRIZES when they have answered our questions correctly and have them posted under the FAQ link located on the left of this page! The questions asked would be related to the sections involved in the law case and what was broadcasted on LAW WATCH!

So, what are you waiting for? Be the Top Best Poster for the week. 

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Stay tune for more law cases as we update them each week! Lastly, feel free to surf through the different links available in this website.

Have a nice day!

 - Attornies

  

 From left:

1. Suat Teng

2. Lay Kun

3. Yvonne Ng

4. Shu Zhen

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:


W&P Piling Pte Ltd vs Chew Yin What & others

  • W&P Piling Pte Ltd was in the business of mixed construction activities, roofing and piling works.
  • Court ordered W&P to be wound up because they were unable to meet their payment terms.
  • The first defendant, together with the second defendant and third defendant, took over the management of W&P and became the directors of the plaintiff.
  • The first and second defendants who were related by family relations, were directors of Wee Poh Construction Co Pte Ltd (Wee Poh), whereas the third defendant was just a norminee director of W&P.
  • Before the winding up, the plaintiff bought 5 machineries, of which, 4 were acquired through hire purchase.
  • The 5 machineries were sold to Wee Poh, which on-sold them to third parties.
  • No valuation was done before disposal; no tenders in determining a higher sale price were obtained.
  • The plaintiff did not receive any payments from the sales and relevant hire purchase documentation was also not shown to the board.
  • Despite comprehending that the plaintiff is insolvent, the defendants persist to allow the plaintiff to trade or incur losses by cancelling debts owed to the plaintiff by Wee Poh.
  • Directors breached their duties and were not acting in shareholders' interests.

>> FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK, 'W&P' LOCATED ON THE LEFT OF THE SIDE BAR.

HEADLINE NEWS:

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  • More transparency for insurance funds - Straits Times, 6 August 2009
  • Driver slammed by Judge for drinking, speeding and hurting 6 people - The Newpaper, 6 August 2009
  • More stakeholders, More inspection? - Business Times, 6 August 2009
  • Discharging of 5 directors - Today, 6 August 2009
  • Last resort to use Special laws, safety put in place - Straits Times, 6 August 2009
  • Re-examine maids' welfare and wages - Business Times, 6 August 2009
  • Amendments made to Arbitration Act - Straits Times, 5 August 2009
  • Judicial managers warn Jurong Tech for issues arising - Today, 5 August 2009
  • Feedbacks on prospected international arbitration changes - Business Times, 5 August 2009
  • Lifting of corporate veil over PMP selection - Straits Times, 5 August 2009
  • "European rule" drafted hurt Singapore - Business Times, 5 August 2009
  • Necessary improvisation of S-chips by SGX - The Newpaper, 5 August 2009
  • Big draws for overseas trained lawyers in "Efficient Track Scheme" - Business Times, 5 August 2009
  • Councel, do mind the clock - The Newpaper, 4 August 2009
  • Compensations gotten by kidney donors' families - The Newpaper, 4 August 2009
  • Time to wait for young PAP juniors - Business Times, 4 August 2009
  • Religious and Racial Harmony: 20 years of peacekeeping - Business Times, 4 August 2009
  • Singapore Trained Doctors pays less attention on peers' ethics - Business Times, 4 August 2009
  • Lawyers charged for misbehaviour and other offensive actions - Straits Times, 3 August 2009

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