Part 1: THE CASE OF WONG QI SHENG v EUROFINS GSC IT MALAYSIA SDN BHD & THE DUAL-FORUM DILEMMA
The case of Eurofins GSC IT Malaysia serves as a landmark illustration of how sexual harassment in the Malaysian workplace is dealt with under the…
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Business Ideas Theft: How IP Rights Save the Day
When a business idea or product is “stolen,” protection depends on the type of intellectual property involved. For branding elements such as names, logos, slogans,…
Thinking of Changing Your Master/Firm During Your 9-Month Pupillage? Here’s the Chambering Guide!
Pupillage is an important stage in the journey of becoming an advocate and solicitor. During the nine months of chambering, pupils gain practical exposure under…
The Tort of Passing Off and Honest Concurrent Use: A Comparative Analysis
The Central Question When businesses have coexisted for an extended period with similar names and logos in a related industry, can a defendant successfully argue…
TORT OF PASSING OFF
Both passing off and trademark infringement are legal ways to protect a business’ brand identity or intellectual property. Passing off is a common law action…
From Filing to Trial Day: The Life Cycle of a Civil Case
This flow chart presents the procedural journey of a civil case, beginning with the filing of the Writ and Statement of Claim and concluding at…
DID YOU KNOW YOUR LAWYER HAS TO “KYC” YOU?
A KYC form (Know Your Customer form) is basically a “Get to Know You” form that companies use to make sure you are really you. It’s part…
DID YOU KNOW YOUR LAWYER HAS TO “KYC” YOU?
A KYC form (Know Your Customer form) is basically a “Get to Know You” form that companies use to make sure you are really you. It’s part…
Show Cause Letter – What is a Show Cause Letter and What you Should Do if you receive one?
What is a Show Cause Letter A show cause letter is a formal communication/documentation issued by an employer requesting an employee to explain or justify…
Israel’s Obligations as an Occupying Power derived from International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion – dated 22 October 2025 (sharing insight)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), in its Advisory Opinion, reaffirmed Israel’s obligations as an occupying power under international humanitarian and human rights law in…