The recent emphasis on remote working and distance learning means it is more important than ever for universities to be able to show that they have taken all reasonable steps to address the risk of online harassment to both staff and students.
Lee family feud: Singapore court suspends Lee Suet Fern over misconduct in handling Lee Kuan Yew’s will
Lee Suet Fern, the daughter-in-law of Singapore’s late independence leader Lee Kuan Yew, was on Friday handed a 15-month suspension of her licence to practice law in a legal misconduct case that was among the key issues in the political clan’s bitter public feud.The Court of Three Judges, led by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, is final and cannot be further appealed. The case was referred to the judges in February after a disciplinary panel found her guilty of improper conduct in directly…
The US wants to take on China over illegal fishing in the South China Sea. Why is Asean wary?
Washington’s recent moves to double down on illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing through a stronger maritime presence in Asia are welcome, analysts say, though they warn that countries in the region will not want militarised law enforcement that could spark bigger clashes in disputed waters – and not just with Beijing.Their comments are a response to United States National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien’s announcement last month that the US Coast Guard would deploy its newest fast…
Budgetary constraints may justify indirect discrimination rules Court of Appeal
Shuabe Shabudin tells HRNews about the decision in Heskett on application of the ‘cost-plus’ rule why it is helps.