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DATEMON 08 JUN 2026
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○ NEWS14
⬡ JUDGMENTS7
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FRESH11
COOLING RACK6
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Authorities issue disabling directions under the Online Criminal Harms Act to block inflammatory social media posts. Criminal Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
High Court in Lateral Solutions Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Low Tuck Lo . Low Raymond [2026] SGHCR 18 holds that a breach of trust is 'fraudulent' under s 22(1)(a) of the Limitation Act if the trustee's conduct was contrary to the interests of the beneficiaries and the trustee was dishonest by being aware of this or recklessly indifferent to it. JUDICIARY PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
Thai authorities are intensifying enforcement against nominee shareholding structures used to bypass foreign ownership restrictions. Corporate Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
Violations of the Foreign Business Act (FBA) carry significant criminal and financial penalties in Thailand. Criminal Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
SGDC in Smith v Goh Hin Calm [2026] SGDC 190 affirms that a defamation claim must plead the defendant's specific role in the publication to avoid being struck out under O 9 r 16(1)(a) of the Rules of Court 2021. Defamation Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
Authorities identify potential offences under Section 298A of the Penal Code regarding inflammatory online content. Criminal Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH
Court identifies beneficial ownership of property held in a child's name based on control and dominion. Personal and Family Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH
US Department of Justice indictment of container manufacturers may trigger private civil class actions. Antitrust and Competition Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH
High Court applies 'commingling' principle to include pre-marital assets in matrimonial pool where funds are untraceable. Personal and Family Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH
SGDC in Smith v Goh Hin Calm [2026] SGDC 190 refuses to allow amendments that would introduce an entirely new case or cure a failure to plead material facts. JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
In Lateral Solutions Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Low Tuck Lo . Low Raymond [2026] SGHCR 18, the court held that failing to specify the relevant limb of O 9 r 16(1) of the ROC 2021 in a striking out application does not invalidate the application if the limbs are apparent, but may affect the quantum of costs. JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
High Court in Lateral Solutions Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Low Tuck Lo . Low Raymond [2026] SGHCR 18 finds no abuse of process where a claimant pursues new claims that leverage findings from previous litigation without attempting a collateral attack. JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
New regional focus areas for labour policy include AI integration, platform work, and ageing workforce management. Employment Law · MOM $0.60 · FRESH
Singapore and New Zealand establish a new bilateral agreement to prevent export restrictions on essential goods. Trade Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH

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01○ NEWS

Authorities issue disabling directions under the Online Criminal Harms Act to block inflammatory social media posts.

The Singapore Police Force has issued disabling directions under the Online Criminal Harms Act against 14 posts on YouTube, Facebook, and X. The content, which targeted the Indian community with derogatory language, must be blocked from access by Singapore-based users by the respective platforms.

Why it mattersLawyers should note the active use of the Online Criminal Harms Act by authorities to compel social media platforms to restrict access to specific content deemed harmful to social cohesion.

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02⬡ JUDGMENT

High Court in Lateral Solutions Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Low Tuck Lo . Low Raymond [2026] SGHCR 18 holds that a breach of trust is 'fraudulent' under s 22(1)(a) of the Limitation Act if the trustee's conduct was contrary to the interests of the beneficiaries and the trustee was dishonest by being aware of this or recklessly indifferent to it.

The court addressed whether the advancement of loans with no intention of repayment constituted a fraudulent breach of trust. It held that such conduct meets the standard of dishonesty if the trustee knew, by the standards of an honest and reasonable person in a director's position, that the conduct was contrary to the company's interests.

Why it mattersPractitioners should note that pleading 'fraud' is not strictly necessary to invoke the limitation period exception, provided the conduct is shown to be contrary to the principal's interests and meets the established standard of dishonesty.

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03○ NEWS

Thai authorities are intensifying enforcement against nominee shareholding structures used to bypass foreign ownership restrictions.

The Thai Department of Business Development (DBD) is conducting large-scale investigations into 'Alibaba' structures, where locals hold shares for foreign investors. Recent operations in Pattaya and Koh Phangan have flagged numerous companies and led to multiple arrest warrants, signaling a shift toward a 'substance over form' regulatory approach.

Why it mattersLawyers advising on cross-border M&A in Thailand must move away from informal nominee arrangements and instead utilize legitimate joint ventures or treaty-based exemptions to avoid criminal liability and transaction voidance.

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04○ NEWS

Violations of the Foreign Business Act (FBA) carry significant criminal and financial penalties in Thailand.

Under the FBA, individuals facilitating the circumvention of foreign ownership rules face up to 3 years imprisonment and fines between THB 100,000 and THB 1,000,000, plus daily penalties. A company is deemed 'foreign' if 50% or more of its shares are held by foreigners.

Why it mattersClients must ensure that shareholding structures are compliant with the FBA thresholds to avoid severe personal and corporate criminal sanctions.

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⬡SGDC in Smith v Goh Hin Calm [2026] SGDC 190 refuses to allow amendments that would introduce an entirely new case or cure a failure to plead material facts.JUDICIARY ⬡In Lateral Solutions Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Low Tuck Lo . Low Raymond [2026] SGHCR 18, the court held that failing to specify the relevant limb of O 9 r 16(1) of the ROC 2021 in a striking out application does not invalidate the application if the limbs are apparent, but may affect the quantum of costs.JUDICIARY ⬡High Court in Lateral Solutions Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Low Tuck Lo . Low Raymond [2026] SGHCR 18 finds no abuse of process where a claimant pursues new claims that leverage findings from previous litigation without attempting a collateral attack.JUDICIARY
Personal and Family Law ×2
○Court identifies beneficial ownership of property held in a child's name based on control and dominion.SLW ○High Court applies 'commingling' principle to include pre-marital assets in matrimonial pool where funds are untraceable.SLW
Antitrust and Competition Law ×1
○US Department of Justice indictment of container manufacturers may trigger private civil class actions.SLW
Criminal Law ×1
○Authorities identify potential offences under Section 298A of the Penal Code regarding inflammatory online content.SLW
Defamation Law ×1
⬡SGDC in Smith v Goh Hin Calm [2026] SGDC 190 affirms that a defamation claim must plead the defendant's specific role in the publication to avoid being struck out under O 9 r 16(1)(a) of the Rules of Court 2021.JUDICIARY
Employment Law ×1
○New regional focus areas for labour policy include AI integration, platform work, and ageing workforce management.MOM
Real Property Law ×1
○Stricter thresholds for foreign-owned companies apply to land ownership under the Thai Land Code.SLW
Trade Law ×1
○Singapore and New Zealand establish a new bilateral agreement to prevent export restrictions on essential goods.SLW
6 on the cooling rack — general (2), personal and family law (2), criminal law (1), employment law (1)

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