Lawyers are often fond of ending correspondence with the now-habitual phrase: “All of our client’s rights are reserved.” Much like the delicate tulip atop a barista’s latte, it is as much form as function, so familiar, it can feel like mere legal decoration. But recent jurisprudence suggests that this time-worn phrase might carry more weight than previously thought. A Legal Reminder From The Court Of Appeal In Esa Jurutera Perunding Sdn Bhd v Universiti Malaya [2025] 2 MLJ 61

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RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2025. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 6)...

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RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2025. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 5)...

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2025. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 4)...

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2025. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 3)...

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2025. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 2)...

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2025. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2025. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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