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In Deloitte & Touche LLP v Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) [2026] SGCA 33, the Singapore Court of Appeal reaffirmed key principles on causation and remoteness, holding that auditors cannot be held responsible for a company’s full trading losses simply because negligent audits may have failed to uncover underlying financial irregularities.  Nair, Jen & Tan LLC discuss how the decision provides important guidance on the limits of auditor liability, drawing a clear distinction between an auditor’s role in statutory audits and the commercial risks arising from management decisions and market movements. Find out more:  https://lnkd.in/esgZSJhk

Focus Law Asia LLC welcome Augustine Liew as Head of Shipping & Admiralty, alongside Shanen Nanoo Siva Das and Hejaz Goush as they continue to grow their Maritime & Shipping practice.  Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8cEqgXD

From “healthy” snacks and “100% natural” juices to rapid grocery delivery, consumers make everyday purchasing decisions based on trust in the claims printed on product labels.  This article by ANAND AND ANAND explores how marketing language shapes consumer expectations and why the accuracy of those claims matters for businesses, regulators and brand credibility alike. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/emb4BkQZ

Every patent’s ultimate value, whether in licensing, due diligence, enforcement or exit, is shaped far earlier than many businesses realise through filing strategy, claim architecture and how subject matter eligibility is addressed.  CHP Law LLC discuss the findings in a new Thomson Reuters Practical Law Practice Note, Dixon Soh, Kwan Chung Min and Tay Theng Shuen examine Singapore’s evolving eligibility framework and explain why getting these foundations right is critical for computer-implemented, AI and life sciences inventions throughout their commercial lifecycle. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/egiFzqXP

Singapore’s MAS has proposed amendments to the Code on Collective Investment Schemes that could broaden the range of retail fund products available while maintaining safeguards for investors.  In this latest article, CHP Law LLC explore the proposed changes, their potential impact on fund managers, and what they could mean for innovation in Singapore’s retail funds market. Read in full: https://lnkd.in/dyu7AvR9

Malaysia’s High Court has reaffirmed its pro-arbitration approach in MRCB Builders v Thien Hong Machinery, rejecting attempts to set aside an arbitral award on jurisdictional and public policy grounds.  In this latest article, Shearn Delamore & Co. examine the decision’s key implications for parties involved in arbitration, particularly the courts’ continued reluctance to interfere with arbitral awards except in exceptional circumstances. Read in full: https://lnkd.in/eeigdSKA

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) continues to take shape, with MIDA’s new guidelines providing greater clarity on the tax incentives available across its flagship areas.  In this latest article, JSA highlight the key benefits, eligibility criteria and compliance requirements that investors should consider when evaluating opportunities in the JS-SEZ. Read in full: https://lnkd.in/d-vzccxz

Foreign investment opportunities in Bangladesh continue to expand, but investors must navigate sector-specific approvals, land use restrictions and regulatory requirements before entering the market.  In this latest article, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, in collaboration with The Legal Circle, explores the rules governing foreign investment, controlled sectors and land use, offering key insights for businesses looking to establish or grow their presence in Bangladesh. Read in full: https://lnkd.in/dKs3MfKf

Vietnam’s new Civil Aviation Law 2025 and implementing decrees mark a major shift for the country’s aviation sector, creating new opportunities for private airport investment while modernising airport operations and aircraft leasing rules.  In this latest article, VILAF examines the key reforms and what they mean for investors, operators, airlines and lessors navigating Vietnam’s evolving aviation landscape. Read in full: https://lnkd.in/dZPdH_FP

As highlighted by Am Badar & Am Badar - IP Law Firm Since 1965, modern football is no longer just a sport. The Adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, demonstrates how smart technology, real-time data analytics and strategic patent protection are shaping the future of sports innovation. Read in full: https://lnkd.in/d7PrjXsR