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.
By Richard Wee and Chu Kei Yuen Overview The Cyber Security Bill 2024 (“the Bill”) was passed by the Dewan Negara on 3 April 2024. The Bill aims to improve Malaysia’s cyber security by requiring…
Occupational safety and health are fundamental rights in any modern society. Every individual has the right to work in an environment free from hazards that could jeopardise their well-being. Hence, the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 in Malaysia plays a pivotal role in ensuring workplace safety and health, profoundly impacting both employers and employees alike.
Written by Richard Wee, Fatin Ismail and Tai Sher Lynn Can my employer stop me from entering into a contract with a competitor company due to a contractual clause? More often than not in contracts…
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’.
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 Darren Lai, Nurul Athirah Ja’afar & Roshaan Ramu Introduction For any genre of business, it is a norm to always keep track of and record all the transactions made with the buyers. Particularly,…
Written by Darren Lai and Fatin Ismail A dispute is a problem to be solved together, rather than a combat to be won — Woodrow Wilson Introduction Mediation is a non formal and wholly voluntary…
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 Darren Lai and Fatin Ismail Introduction With sustainable development, diversity and human rights at the forefront in recent days, the business community is rapidly ensuring that their respective businesses accordingly follow suit. Hence,…