Briefly, an injunction is an order from the court that either prohibits a party from doing something or compels a party to do something. In our previous article, we discussed one form of injunction known as the Fortuna Injunction. In this article, we will be looking at another form of injunction known as an Anton […]
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In our previous article in the Mind Your Legalese series, we discussed the different modes of initiating a suit, i.e. the Writ of Summons and the Originating Summons. Specifically for a legal suit commenced by a Writ of Summons, the defendant receiving a Writ of Summons must enter an appearance within the stipulated time, failing
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On 27 April 2020, it was reported that 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd had issued a notice to the dissenting shareholders (“Notice to Dissenting Shareholders“) of Caring Pharmacy Group Bhd for the compulsory acquisition of their shares. This article highlights the mechanism of such notice to dissenting shareholders. CAPITAL MARKETS AND SERVICES ACT 2007 The Notice
Our previous article entitled “Corporate Rescue Mechanisms – Saving The Company Before It Sinks” explored some of the corporate rescue mechanisms that are made available under the Companies Act 2016 to companies that are facing financial distress. These mechanisms are hopefully able to rescue a company from financial distress and save the company from the
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It is unsurprising that a company in dire financial state would have to eventually contend with the dilemma of whether or not to wind up the company. At times, such a winding up action may be commenced by a creditor who has yet to be paid its debts owed and due. It is heartbreaking to
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International business and trade is not uncommon in our seemingly borderless world. Goods can be delivered across countries in a matter of days and payments can be transferred almost instantaneously. If you do have an international business partner, you may have come across the term “Letter of Credit“. In fact, some companies insist on a
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The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the viability of businesses in this age of rapid technological advancement. Companies are forced to adopt creative strategies to migrate their businesses and operations digitally as much as possible. It is no doubt that this pandemic will be a catalyst that brings about a change in the way business is
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Medical negligence – a phrase that many people know but not everyone really understands what exactly that phrase means. Often heard when a medical procedure or treatment does not result in the desired outcome, the common perception of “medical negligence” is typically when a patient’s condition gets worse despite undergoing or receiving treatment. While blaming
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In this day and age, it is without a doubt that technology has permeated into almost every aspect of our lives. In fact, it is not uncommon for people to air their grievances on social media. It is, however, quite worrying that there are some who post their grievances, anger and frustration on social media
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As much as we hope that disputes may resolve themselves on its own or that both parties may come to a common understanding and agreement, it is unavoidable that there will be times where the court’s intervention is necessary. However, with the complexities of law and its procedures, it cannot be faulted when people have
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