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 process involving…
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 recently passed…
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, the introduction…
Written by Darren Lai and Kimberly Chan In our previous chapters, we discussed the general process of initiating a suit and the rules on pleadings in Part 1, and Judgment in Default (“JID”) and the setting aside…
Written by Darren Lai and Kimberly Chan. Assisted by Ong Jing Xuan. In our previous chapters, we discussed the general process of initiating a suit and the rules on pleadings in Part 1, and Judgment in Default (“JID”) and…
Written by Darren Lai and Kimberly Chan Our last article discussed the general process of initiating a suit and the rules on pleadings. We also briefly mentioned Judgment in Default (“JID”). This article explains what a JID is and…
Written by Darren Lai and Kimberly Chan Introduction This 5-part series seeks to give an overview and outline of the civil litigation process in the courts of Malaysia. In this article, we will be focussing on the commencement and…
Written by Darren Lai, Sabrina Lee and Sophia Ismail Climate change is real. We can no longer brush it off as a myth. Apart from growing environmental activism, it is comforting that more corporations are taking the bull…
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 these courts…
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 and confidential…