Publications

Infringement Under The Guise of Parody? - Louis Vuitton v My Other Bag (MOB)

Parody is a form of expression that injects creativity by way of humour and paradox in everyday life. In this regard, the law has...

Land Acquisition: Revisiting The Validity Period of Form D

Section 3 of the Land Acquisition Act 1960 (Act) empowers the State Authority to acquire any land that is needed: for any public purpose;...

The Difference Between Having Your Name on The SPA vs Strata Title Deed

One must always be mindful that having one’s name on the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) does not result in having legal ownership of...

Governing Law of Arbitration Agreements: An Analysis of Enka v Chubb

In an international commercial contract that contains an arbitration clause, three distinct systems of law may be engaged to govern...

Compulsory Motor Insurance: The Insurer’s Exposure To Third Party Liability

Third party motor insurance is compulsory in Malaysia under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act). In this context, ‘third party’ often...

Employer’s Duty to Provide A Safe Work Environment In The Covid Era

January 26, 2021 The first Covid-19 case was detected in Malaysia on 25 January 2020. Despite the initial success in flattening the...