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5 Oct 2026
Influencers and Creators Need Legal Services, Too.
Influencers, also known as “creators”, are an emerging class of professional vocation. It’s a new kind of job! These days, you often hear about somebody giving up a…
13 Jan 2026
Calling for a Company EGM
On 13 January 2026, Bursa Malaysia's website had an update about a company called DFCITY. It was a requisition for the company to convene an EGM, to remove…
14 Apr 2025
SEC: Most Stablecoins Are Not Securities
The US SEC's Division of Corporation Finance recently issued a statement that certain stablecoins, which it called "covered stablecoins", are not considered as securities. The "covered stablecoins" are…
29 May 2024
Managing Your Company’s Cap Table
If you are a startup founder, understanding and managing your company's capitalization table (cap table) is crucial for making informed decisions about fundraising, equity distribution, and long-term growth.…
30 Sep 2023
Becoming an accused in a criminal trial
This article aims to demystify the various stages and terms associated with the Malaysian criminal justice process. We will explore the stages of the case; DNAA; and the…
25 Sep 2023
Working with your lawyer (friendly advice)
Today we have Aunty Jenny, to give you some friendly advice on how to work with your lawyer. Some of you may have unreasonable expectations, and these need…
12 Sep 2023
A certificate of urgency
In some circumstances the lawyer will have to file a certificate of urgency, along with his court papers. The reason for needing such a certificate, is to indicate…
10 Sep 2023
No, no cannabis for Malaysia yet
In this article, we touch on cannabis in Malaysia, but also cover what a plea of guilty means for an accused person.
19 Jun 2023
Telephone Service Interruption (Kepong office)
Since 9.6.2023, our Kepong branch office's landlines have been out of commission. The telephone company, Telekom Malaysia, informed us that they have suffered theft of about 500 "Fiber…
8 Apr 2023
Criminal Breach of Trust – an introduction
Criminal breach of trust is a serious offence. We write about it here.
3 Feb 2023
The Early House Buyers’ Woe
Imagine that you are an early house buyer. The developer promises you serene views, lush beautiful greenery, next to the quiet and refreshing forest. So you buy it,…
5 Oct 2022
Understanding Business Trusts
A business trust is an arrangement in which a trustee holds and manages property or assets for the benefit of beneficiaries. The beneficiaries can be individuals, companies, or…
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