Winning Against Force Majeure: Our Recent Case Victory involving a 90s Rock Band
Our firm recently won an interesting case involving a famous 90s rock band. We acted for the agency of the band, who had entered into an agreement with a concert organizer to hold a series of concerts in various cities in Southeast Asia, including the …
Key changes to the Employment Act 1955
It has been widely reported that various amendments to the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”) will come into force on the 1st of September 2022. Following the passing of the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 (“2022 Amendment”) in parliament early this year, the Minister gazetted the Employment …
What if what I said is true, will I be liable for defamation?
In essence, the law on defamation always seeks to strike a balance between the public’s freedom of speech and the individual’s right to protect his good name. However, if the defamatory allegations are based on the truth, the maker of the statement may rely on …
DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND THE MANDATORY JAILTERM
Drink driving remains a cause of serious concern in the nationwide of Malaysia. Many people lose their lives as a result of drunk drivers every year. As a result of the spate of fatal road accidents involving drunk driving have eventually caught the attention of …
WHAT IS DEFAMATION? “the key elements to establish in a defamation claim”
In this day and age, almost everyone is on some form of social media, be it Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, etc. This increased access to social media has made it easy for people to share their thoughts, opinions, statements, or even make remarks about others …
COVID-19 : CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS OBSTRUCTED PART II – DOCTRINE OF FRUSTARION
The COVID-19 emergency, and resulting measures put in place by governments across Malaysia, has without a doubt caused major disruptions across various industries in Malaysia. As a result, many companies struggled to perform their contractual obligations. At the outset, if you or your company is …