Wednesday, 29 March 2023 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm AGMs for Stratified Developments: Essential Insights for Developers, JMBs, MCs and Property Managers About this talk Effective AGMs are the cornerstone to successfully managing strata developments. Join our online talk to learn about the duties and obligations required to convene an Annual General Meeting. Our lawyers…
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Hiring foreign employees: Offences under the Anti-Trafficking In Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (ATIPSOM Act) and Recent Amendments About this talk Did you know that employers, directors, managers or even secretaries of a company can be criminally liable under the Anti-Trafficking In Persons and…
Wednesday, 22 February 2023 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm The 101 on Friendly Loans About this talk Are friendly loans legal and enforceable in Malaysia? Can interest be imposed and recovered? Perhaps you have lent or have been asked to lend money to a business partner, friend or family member. Join us for this talk…
Wednesday, 8 February 2023 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Understanding Real Property Gains Tax About this talk Thinking of selling your property and what Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) you’ll have to pay? Some disposals are not taxable – is your property exempted? Join us for this talk to understand RPGT, how it is charged…
Wednesday, 11 January 2023 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Foreign Companies in Malaysia: Branch Office, Representative Office or Local Subsidiary? About this talk Do you want to establish a local presence in Malaysia and expand your business in Asia? Malaysia continues to be attractive for foreign companies due to its growing economy. It is also…
Friday, 2 December 2022 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Living Trust vs Testamentary Trust: What’s the difference? About this talk A living trust, sometimes called an inter vivos trust, involves the execution of a revocable or irrevocable trust deed. A testamentary trust arises from the terms of a deceased’s will. Which is better to protect…
Wednesday, 30 November 2022 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Company Directors and Fiduciary Duties About this talk Under common law and the Malaysian Companies Act 2016, directors owe the company a fiduciary duty in the exercise of their office. As directors are conferred with wide powers of management, directors are expected under law to (i)…
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Malaysian Citizenship: How the Federal Court in CTEB and CCH has changed citizenship rights About this talk The Federal Court in 2021 decided two landmark cases concerning the right to citizenship under the Federal Constitution. The decision in CTEB seems to restrict the right to citizenship…
Thursday, 10 November 2022 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Land Owners’ Rights against Trespass and Nuisance About this talk Any unlawful use of your land is trespass. This could be temporary, such as someone passing through; or permanent, such as buildings or dumping debri. Any unlawful interference with your use of your land is a…
Wednesday, 19 October 2022 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Forced Resignation vs Constructive Dismissal About this talk Forced resignation and constructive dismissal are often confused. While both result in a loss of employment, it is important to correctly identify the claim before initiating or defending the claim at the Industrial Court. Join us for this…
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Inheritance and Estate Administration Disputes About this talk Wills and estate planning are intended to allow the person to have a say on how his or her estate is handled and distributed. However, disputes often arise from poor planning, unenforceable wills or when administrators or executors…
Wednesday, 7 September 2022 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Software Development: What to know about the New Standard Form Contract by AIAC About this talk The need to enter into software development contracts is becoming increasingly regular as businesses integrate digital technology to stay ahead. In response, the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) has recently…
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Copyright Notifications and Infringements About this talk Are you an author, composer, content creator or business owner who has wondered how to better protect your copyright? Do you know how notifying the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) of your copyright adds value to your creation…