Partnership Pitfalls: How to Turn Risks into Success

Partnerships, like any collaborative arrangement, come with both potential benefits and risks. The level of danger or risk associated with a partnership often depends on the nature of the partnership, the individuals or entities involved, and how well the partnership is managed. Here are some factors to consider when evaluating the risks of a partnership: […]

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Unlocking the secrets to buying and selling a sole proprietorship

A sole proprietorship is the simplest form of business structure, owned and operated by a single individual. It’s not a separate legal entity from its owner, which means the owner is personally liable for the business’s debts and obligations. This type of business is often preferred for its simplicity and ease of setup. Considerations when

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JUSTIN LEE SOONG JUN, LLB Hons., LLM, Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple)

“He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) from the University of Leeds and a Master of Laws in Legal Practice (LLM), completed alongside his Bar Training Course (BTC) at BPP University, Leeds. In 2021, he was called to the Bar of England and Wales as a Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple).After returning to Malaysia, he completed his

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KEY AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL AND SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT 1994 (OSHA)

Christina Erin OngLegal Associate at Raj, Ong & Yudistra In conjunction with Labour Day – I would like to share some key amendments from the Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 which will come into force on 1st June 2024. Key points regarding employers’ duties and rights of an employee at the workplace What’s

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When There’s A Will, There’s A Way: A Practical Guide

Joshua HoPartner at Raj, Ong & Yudistra Will writing is an essential process that ensures the distribution of an individual’s assets according to their wishes after their death. It is crucial to write a will in Malaysia, as it helps to avoid conflicts and confusion amongst beneficiaries. A will is a legal document that outlines

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AI vs Copyright: Who Owns the Rights To ChatGPT Content

Yu Jian OngCivil litigator, corporate & commercial lawyer and business legal adviser Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve surely heard of ChatGPT. You’ve probably used ChatGPT for work, school, research or content creation. I’m pretty certain that 86.7% (I used my own AI called GuesstimationGPT to derive this figure) of the articles you

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Unveiling the Mystery: When Your Bank Account Gets Frozen by the Law

Esther Law Cong JieFinal Year Law Student at University of Malaya Imagine going for online shopping, only to discover that your bank account is suddenly frozen, leaving you unable to complete your transactions. This bewildering scenario is not just a plot from a drama; it’s a reality that can occur due to a specific law

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Tan Sri Isa Samad : Of “salam” and gratification; everything in between.

Daniel AnnamalaiLegal practitioner Recently, the Court of Appeal (“COA”) acquitted and discharged the former FELDA Chairman Tan Sri Isa Samad (“TSIS”) on 9 counts of bribery charges. In overturning the decision of the High Court, the COA panel delved into several contradictions made by a key witness; TSIS’s special officer (“SO”). It is the prosecution’s

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Company Law 101: Minority Protection

Nurul Hanani A.Legal Associate In Malaysia, minority shareholders have legal remedies available to them when their rights as shareholders are infringed upon by the majority shareholders or the directors of a company.  Two common legal remedies available are the Minority Oppression Suit and the Derivative Action. While both legal remedies can be used to protect the rights of minority

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