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Hospital discharge documents beside a private home-care plan, illustrating responsibility after discharge and independent care arrangements.

LEGAL UPDATES – TORT – MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE – HOSPITAL LIABILITY – HOME CARE TRAGEDY: HOSPITAL AND DOCTORS CLEARED OF LIABILITY AFTER DISCHARGE

In Yong Har Leng v Pantai Medical Centre Sdn Bhd & Ors [2026] 9...

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Court papers, medical records and a judicial damages reference illustrating evidence-based assessment of medical negligence compensation.

LEGAL UPDATES – TORT – MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE – QUANTUM OF DAMAGES – GRIEF IS NOT A GROUND FOR A HIGHER AWARD IN BIRTH INJURY CASES

Can damages be increased simply because the consequences of medical negligence are tragic? In...

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Signed contract, independent audit report and an unsigned future agreement illustrating the limits of commercial expectations.

LEGAL UPDATES – CONTRACT – BREACH – LEGITIMATE EXPECTATION – HOPE IS NOT A CONTRACT: COURT REJECTS CLAIM BASED ON LEGITIMATE EXPECTATION

Can a party recover millions based on an expectation that a business relationship would...

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Two subtly similar restaurant storefront concepts and branding sketches illustrating passing off and protection of commercial goodwill.

LEGAL UPDATES – TORT – PASSING OFF – INTERIM INJUNCTION – NO TRADEMARK? NO PROBLEM: COURT PROTECTS RESTAURANT’S GOODWILL FROM COPYCATS

Can a business protect its brand without a registered trademark? In Golden Damascus Diversifies...

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Laboratory glassware, ventilation plans and medical evidence files illustrating causation in a workplace chemical-exposure negligence claim.

LEGAL UPDATES – TORT – NEGLIGENCE – CAUSATION – CHEMICAL EXPOSURE PROVEN, BUT NO LIABILITY: WHY CAUSATION MATTERS

Can a negligence claim succeed simply because unsafe conditions are proven? In Dr Nurul...

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Vessel-repair plans, invoices and a smartphone on a maritime contractor's desk, illustrating payment for requested additional works.

LEGAL UPDATES – CONTRACT – PAYMENT FOR WORK DONE – APPELLATE REVIEW – ADDITIONAL WORK, YOU ASKED FOR IT, YOU PAY FOR IT: COURT ORDERS PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORKS

Can an employer refuse to pay for additional works after requesting and benefiting from...

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Legal documents, property records and keys beside an older person's hands, illustrating asset protection before a mental capacity determination.

LEGAL UPDATES – CIVIL PROCEDURE – MENTAL HEALTH – HIGH COURT FREEZES ASSETS BEFORE MENTAL CAPACITY IS DETERMINED

Can the High Court freeze a person's assets before deciding whether he or she...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6141'>CORPORATE LAW – PIERCING THE CORPORATE VEIL – PLAIN ERROR OF MIXED LAW AND FACTS – APPELLATE INTERVENTION WARRANTED</trp-post-container>

CORPORATE LAW – PIERCING THE CORPORATE VEIL – PLAIN ERROR OF MIXED LAW AND FACTS – APPELLATE INTERVENTION WARRANTED

In Capital City Property Sdn Bhd v Teh Swee Neo & Anor [2026] MLJU...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6188'>ADMIRALTY IN REM – WRONGFUL ARREST – POSSESORY RIGHT – ARREST GONE WRONG: WHEN A SHIP ARREST BACKFIRES WITH DAMAGES</trp-post-container>

ADMIRALTY IN REM – WRONGFUL ARREST – POSSESORY RIGHT – ARREST GONE WRONG: WHEN A SHIP ARREST BACKFIRES WITH DAMAGES

In Eletson Holdings Inc & Ors v The Vessel “Paros” [2026] 8 MLJ 80,...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6185'>GUARANTEE – PERSONAL GUARANTEE ≠ PAY ON DEMAND: COURT DRAWS THE LINE BETWEEN SURETYSHIP AND DEMAND GUARANTEES</trp-post-container>

GUARANTEE – PERSONAL GUARANTEE ≠ PAY ON DEMAND: COURT DRAWS THE LINE BETWEEN SURETYSHIP AND DEMAND GUARANTEES

In CE Energy DMCC v Bashar [2026] Lloyds’s Rep 267, the Commercial Court clarified...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6182'>MARITIME NEGLIGENCE – PLAINTIFF CLAIMED FOR DAMAGES CAUSED DURING ANCHOR DEPLOYMENT OPERATION – CALDERBANK OFFERS</trp-post-container>

MARITIME NEGLIGENCE – PLAINTIFF CLAIMED FOR DAMAGES CAUSED DURING ANCHOR DEPLOYMENT OPERATION – CALDERBANK OFFERS

In Tom Eastwind 365 Sdn Bhd v The Owners of the Vessel “Icon Sophia”...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6177'>JURISDICTION – BILLS OF LADING – BREACH OF HIMALAYA CLAUSE – BREACH OF EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION CLAUSE – ONEROUS OR UNUSUAL TERMS</trp-post-container>

JURISDICTION – BILLS OF LADING – BREACH OF HIMALAYA CLAUSE – BREACH OF EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION CLAUSE – ONEROUS OR UNUSUAL TERMS

In Maersk Guinéa-Bissau SARL v Almar-Hum Bubacar Baldé SARL [2026] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 215,...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6174'>DELIVERY WITHOUT PRESENTATION OF BILL OF LADING – LOI WON’T SAVE YOU: SHIPOWNER LIABLE FOR MISDELIVERY DESPITE INDEMNITY</trp-post-container>

DELIVERY WITHOUT PRESENTATION OF BILL OF LADING – LOI WON’T SAVE YOU: SHIPOWNER LIABLE FOR MISDELIVERY DESPITE INDEMNITY

In United Overseas Bank Ltd v The “Maersk Katalin” [2026] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 18,...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6171'>CONTRACT LAW – ‘UK COURTS’ MEANS ENGLAND: COURT UPHOLDS JURISDICTION DESPITE VAGUE CLAUSE</trp-post-container>

CONTRACT LAW – ‘UK COURTS’ MEANS ENGLAND: COURT UPHOLDS JURISDICTION DESPITE VAGUE CLAUSE

In SMT Global Logistics Ltd v Georgian Airlines LLC [2025] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 89,...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6168'>INCOMPETENT MASTER – TEST FOR UNSEAWORTHINESS – GENERAL AVERAGE CONTRIBUTIONS – CARRIER’S DUTIES</trp-post-container>

INCOMPETENT MASTER – TEST FOR UNSEAWORTHINESS – GENERAL AVERAGE CONTRIBUTIONS – CARRIER’S DUTIES

In Unity Ship Group SA v Euroins Insurance JSC (The “Happy Aras”) [2026] 1...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6165'>FEDERAL COURT CLARIFIES ‘COMMUNICATION’ UNDER NLC: INFORMAL NOTICE NOT ENOUGH TO TRIGGER TIME LIMIT</trp-post-container>

FEDERAL COURT CLARIFIES ‘COMMUNICATION’ UNDER NLC: INFORMAL NOTICE NOT ENOUGH TO TRIGGER TIME LIMIT

In Lee Kean Choon v Khoo San & Ors [2026] 1 MLJ 936, the...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6162'>MARINE INSURANCE – FRAUD DOESN’T DEFEAT COVER: COURT UPHOLDS MORTGAGEE’S CLAIM UNDER MII POLICY OF MORTGAGEE’S CLAIM</trp-post-container>

MARINE INSURANCE – FRAUD DOESN’T DEFEAT COVER: COURT UPHOLDS MORTGAGEE’S CLAIM UNDER MII POLICY OF MORTGAGEE’S CLAIM

In Oceanus Capital Sarl v Lloyd’s Insurance Co SA (The “Vyssos”) [2026] 1 Lloyd’s...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6155'>MARITIME LAW – CLAUSES 28 AND 29 BARECON 2001 – OWNERS CAN’T PICK ANY PORT: COURT LIMITS ‘CONVENIENCE’ IN VESSEL REPOSSESSION CLAUSE</trp-post-container>

MARITIME LAW – CLAUSES 28 AND 29 BARECON 2001 – OWNERS CAN’T PICK ANY PORT: COURT LIMITS ‘CONVENIENCE’ IN VESSEL REPOSSESSION CLAUSE

In Songa Product and Chemical Tankers III AS v Kairos Shipping II LLC [2026]...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6123'>EMPLOYMENT – RETRENCHMENT – INDUSTRIAL COURT UPHOLDS GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING: REDUNDANCY VALID DESPITE ONGOING WORK OVERSEAS</trp-post-container>

EMPLOYMENT – RETRENCHMENT – INDUSTRIAL COURT UPHOLDS GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING: REDUNDANCY VALID DESPITE ONGOING WORK OVERSEAS

In Sin Leong v BT Systems (M) Sdn Bhd [2025] 4 ILJ 221, the...

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<trp-post-container data-trp-post-id='6126'>DECREE NISI – ADULTERY AND FRAUD – NOT CONCEAL REMARRIAGE – COLLUSION EVIDENCE</trp-post-container>

DECREE NISI – ADULTERY AND FRAUD – NOT CONCEAL REMARRIAGE – COLLUSION EVIDENCE

In Kanagasingam a/l Kandiah v Shireen a/p Chelliah Thiruchelvam & Anor [2026] 7 MLJ...

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