RULE OF PRIVITY AND ITS EXCEPTIONS
Overview of the Privity Rule Problems with the Privity Rule Mechanisms to Circumvent the Privity Rule Liberal Construction: Courts sometimes interpret contracts liberally…
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CONSTRUCTION ADJUDICATION PROCESS (Vol. 3) – Commencement of Adjudication
Before commencing adjudication, there must first be in existence a dispute and the dispute must relate to the matters in the payment claim and the…
ARTICLE: LEGAL PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGE (PART 1)
Did you know that any information, document, or communication shared between you and your lawyer during legal consultation is protected by law under ‘legal professional…
AN INTRODUCTION TO SECTION 17A MACC ACT 2009 – CORPORATE LIABILITY
Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act (MACC Act) 2009 represents a significant development in the nation’s effort towards combatting corruption that is prevalent…
COMBATING WINDING UP
Introduction When a company is served with a Notice pursuant to Section 466 of the Companies Act 2016 by a creditor without Judgment, it generally…
FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE: A GLIMPSE INTO MY LIFE AS AN INTERN AT MESSRS HASRINA HAKIMI
INTRODUCTION Prior to the internship, I was warned by friends and seniors that working in a law firm could be tough—especially in places with toxic…
CONSTRUCTION ADJUDICATION PROCESS (Vol. 2)
Payment Claim & Payment Response under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (Act 746) (‘CIPAA 2012’) Prior to commencing an adjudication under the…
CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL: UNDERSTANDING YOUR RIGHTSAS AN EMPLOYEE
In cases of constructive dismissal, employees are typically forced to quit due to unfair treatment(s) by their employers. For example, a transfer or re-designation of…
Guide for Scheme of Arrangement and Restraining Order under the Companies Act 2016 in Malaysia
What is a Scheme of Arrangement? A Scheme of Arrangement is a legal mechanism used by companies to reorganise their financial structure or debt repayment…
STAY INFORMED: LEGAL TIPS FOR INVESTORS
Introduction Many times, we know of instances where individuals fall victim to investment scams. This scene is all too common, particularly during these times where…