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Here’s a summary of today’s post, in the form of a short poem:
In Singapore’s bustling legal scene,
Condo owners clash over awnings’ sheen.
Upskirt video offender finds redemption,
Admitted to the Bar, a new perception.
E-commerce businesses seek trust,
Case launches accreditation, a must.
Here are some news articles from the Singapore Law Watch.
The article discusses the increasing number of disputes among condo owners in Singapore over the construction of awnings. Ground-floor unit owners often want to shield their gardens from litter falling from above, but this can be problematic for second-floor unit owners who find the awnings to be eyesores and disruptive. The article highlights four key points that condo owners should know: the use of “common property,” the need for consent from other owners, the proper procedure for resolving disputes, and the importance of following approved guidelines for construction. The article emphasizes the need for condo developers to consider these issues in their designs to avoid future disputes. [link]
A man in Singapore who served jail time for taking upskirt videos of a woman has been admitted to the Bar after maintaining a clean record for five years. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon acknowledged the severity of the offence but concluded that the man, Chester Lee, had reformed his character. Lee disclosed his past offence in his application for admission, and the Attorney-General, Law Society of Singapore, and Singapore Institute of Legal Education did not object. Chief Justice Menon also found two others, who had committed academic offences, fit for admission to the Bar. [link]
The Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) has launched e-CaseTrust, an accreditation scheme for e-commerce businesses, in response to the increasing number of complaints involving online purchases. E-businesses under the scheme will be required to display important information on their websites and adhere to CaseTrust’s general requirements, such as ethical advertising and good sales and after-sales service. The scheme aims to assure consumers that accredited e-businesses have measures in place to ensure secure payment transactions and are committed to being honest and transparent. Case will work with Lazada Singapore to encourage sellers on its platform to apply for accreditation. [link]