Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has been around for many years and as the name suggests has often been used as an alternative to traditional litigation.
In this article, we write about the various types of injunction and what kind of ‘stop order’ each entails. In general, an interlocutory injunction is usually sought for and granted when there is an urgency to the matter. This can be obtained ex parte which means ‘by one party’.
Written by Richard Wee, Fatin Ismail, Nurul Athirah Ja’afar and Tai Sher Lynn Introduction In 2020, The Royal Malaysia Police (“PDRM”) announced that the offence of using mobile phones whilst on the road is a…
By Darren Lai and Kimberly Chan Assisted by Sai Ganesh In our previous chapters, we discussed the general process of initiating a suit and the rules on pleadings in Part 1, Judgments in Default and…
Written by Richard Wee and Fatin Ismail The new amendment for the Penal Code went through the first reading on 4 April 2023. The Bill seeks to amend the Penal Code to substitute and remove certain sections in…
Written by Darren Lai, Fatin Ismail and research by Sovitra Sukahut Som Introduction The latest bill amending Courts of Judicature Act 1964 (“CJA 1964”) — Courts of Judicature Act (Amendment) Bill 2022 (“the Amendment”) was…
Written by Richard Wee, Fatin Ismail and Yashila Kesavan These days, workplace disagreements are so common that, in the worst circumstance, they might lead to legal proceedings. These employment-related conflicts could be brought on by…
Written by Sophia Ismail Oftentimes in the news, you’d see someone appearing in the Sessions Court, charged in the High Court, and appealing their case in the Court of Appeal. Have you ever wondered what…
Written by Sophia Ismail What is mediation? Do you want more control over the outcome of your dispute? Avoid the stressors of going to court? Preserve the relationship with the other party? In a quick…
Reported by Nurul Athirah Ja’afar The 18th March 2021, marks the first case of a company, Pristine Offshore Sdn Bhd, being charged by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, under the newly incorporated s 17A of the…