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4 Oct 2022
Selling your haunted house
So you own a haunted house and you want to sell it. What does the law think about it? Well, lots of things really. But most buyers prefer…
4 Oct 2022
If you get arrested by the police
If you have been arrested, you should first contact a criminal defense lawyer. They will be able to advise you on what to do next and may be…
27 Sep 2022
Online scams and the victims’ recourse
Recently, Malaysia has seen a rise in online scams, and it is foreseeable that this state of affairs will continue in the future. Examples include phishing scams, Nigerian…
8 Sep 2021
NFTs for the Modern Artist
An introduction to NFTs (nonfungible token) written by a lawyer.
6 Aug 2020
Enforcing Drag-Along and Tag-Along Rights in Malaysia
Are you planning to sign a shareholders agreement? Drag-along rights and Tag-along rights are clauses commonly included into shareholder agreements. These are often recommended to be inserted, alongside reserve…
28 Jan 2020
Formulating Legal Strategy For Your Business in 2020
Every business will face legal issues ... but legal issues can be minimized with the right legal strategy.
18 Dec 2017
Things To Do at the End of the Year
It's now the end of the year: the time to clear off your leave. For many of you, that means you have time to spare. What should you…
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