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TORT- DEFAMATION – SLANDER

In cases of defamation where the Plaintiff has proved that the statement made is defamatory, the onus is then on the defendant to establish a defence to escape liability.

WILL – SECRET TRUST

What is a secret trust and how does it work?

WILL – SECRET TRUST – TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY

Can you challenge the validity of a will on the grounds that it was not made with a conscious mind?

LAND LAW – CO-PROPRIETORSHIP – TERMINATION

Termination of co-proprietorship – Land office or court?

MAREVA INJUNCTION – FREEZING OF BANK ACCOUNT BEFORE JUDGMENT

How can I freeze a bank account? – Mareva Injunction.

SHIPPING LAW, INTERNATIONAL TRADE CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA

The Hague-Visby Rules were recently on 15.7.2021 incorporated to replace the Hague Rules used in Malaysia. However, not all the provisions in Hague-Visby Rules apply. The following table will set out the relevant changes made in the amended COGSA.

ADMIRALTY – SHIP ARREST – JUDICIAL SALE PENDENTE LITE – WASTING ASSET

When will an arrested vessel become a wasting asset? An analysis of the condition on MV Yih Shen, one of the first few vessels sold by the court in a judicial sale pendente lite proceeding.

ADMIRALTY – SHIP ARREST – SHERIFF’S EXPENSES

What is Admiralty Sheriff’s expenses? Who pays the Sheriff’s Expenses? The pitfall of Admiralty arrest.

ADMIRALTY – MARITIME LIEN

What is maritime lien? What type of claim is classed as Maritime Lien? What is the significant of having a maritime lien?

COMPANY LAW – DIRECTOR – TRANSFER OR DIVERSION OF FUNDS TO THIRD PARTY – WINDING UP

Can a director of a company make payments to himself or divert funds to third party after a winding up petition is presented and served?