1 November 2024
Money and Me: Can my spouse give me the majority share of our proceedings in a divorce?
The short answer is yes but there are exceptional cases when nefarious intentions behind such divisions are detected. Get legal Insights on divorce and asset division as Michelle Martin speaks with legal expert Justin Chan from Justin Chan Chambers LLP. Money and Me dives into the legal principles guiding asset distribution in Singapore, particularly when courts suspect asset shielding through sham divorces. Justin explains when asset transfers may be blocked to protect creditors, the consequences of evading financial obligations, and the role of the public trustee. Learn about Mareva injunctions, legal repercussions for fraudulent divorces, and valuable takeaways from recent high-profile cases.

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17 July 2024
Money and Me: The Amazon Prime route to solving your legal disputes is here
Who wants to save up to 50% of their legal costs? Michelle Martin and Justin Chan, Managing Partner of Justin Chan Chambers LLP discuss the changes to the Singapore legal landscape. Here's more of two new "routes" that could save you time and money with dispute resolution.

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19 March 2024
Money and Me: Why procrastinating with these two documents could be a bad idea for your money
"Leave your loved ones your money, not disputes", says our guest.
Michelle Martin and Justin Chan, Managing Partner, Justin Chan Chambers LLP reflect on 2 cases of disputes to help us all with legacy planning.

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2 January 2024
Money and Me: If a pipe in the common area of your condo leaks and damages your home, who is responsible?
It's been a wet New Year so today we focus on water damage and your money. When a roof in a common area of a condominium leaks, who is responsible for the rectification costs?  What do the acronyms MCST translate to in terms of liability? When can you sue your MCST? What do recent judgements mean for homeowners? Michelle Martin found out in this discussion with Justin Chan, Managing Partner, Justin Chan Chambers LLP.

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3 October 2023
Money and Me: How is AI being integrated in Singapore courts?
The advent of Artificial Intelligence has seen the redefinition of productivity and simplification of processes across every sector in the world. And the legal industry is no exception. In fact just recently, it was reported that litigants in Singapore could in the future tap generative AI to help them with their claims or defence!
Dan Koh speaks with Justin Chan, Managing Partner, Justin Chan Chambers LLP to discuss what the integration of AI in the legal sector would mean for litigants in terms of costs and processes, and how this new revolution would impact lawyers in the near future.

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25 January 2023
Money and Me: Who has a right to this property?
What can be contested and who benefits when you buy property in another person’s name?
Michelle Martin chats with Justin Chan, Senior Partner & Head, Dispute Resolution Practice Tito Isaac & Co LLP to understand scenarios that can unfold when buying a house through a trust or on the basis of trust.

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2 March 2021
How are assets divided in a divorce?
Michelle Martin and Justin Chan, Senior Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution at Tito Isaac & Co discuss a division of assets and maintenance commitments during a divorce. Later they talk about the shocking case of starvation, torture and death of a 24 year old domestic helper from Myanmar at the hands of her employer and Singapore's legal stance on the protection of maids.

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22 October 2020
Influence: Approaching Phase 3, the extension of temporary relief and the Law Society's anti bullying pledge
Michelle Martin speaks to Justin Chan, Head of Dispute Resolution at Tito Isaac and Co to discuss expected changes in Phase 3 of Singapore's roadmap to recovery, the extension of temporary relief measures, notification for relief for developers and purchases of property and the Law Society's anti-bullying and harassment pledge.

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7 September 2020
What you need to know about accidents in public space
2 were injured after a ventilation duct collapsed during a screening at Shaw cinema. What do you need to know about protecting yourself should a personal accident happen in a public space? Michelle Martin speaks to Justin Chan, Head of Dispute Resolution at Tito Isaac and Co to find out.

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28 July 2020
Najib Razak found guilty of all 7 charges - what next? 
Michelle Martin speaks to Justin Chan, Head of Dispute Resolution at Tito Isaac and Co to discuss the background to Najib's guilty verdict, the Goldman Sachs settlement deal and implications for Malaysia moving forward.

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10 June 2020
Influence: The Rental Relief Framework, Wearable Tracing Devices and Phase 1
Which organisations qualify under the rental relief framework? What is the mandate on wearing a traceable tracking device? Michelle Martin speaks to Justin Chan, Head of Dispute Resolution, Tito Isaac and Co to discuss the legal changes, what they mean for SMEs and what they mean for us.

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29 May 2020
Influence: The Do's and Don'ts of Circuit Breaker easing measures
Justin Chan, Senior Partner of Tito Isaac and Co breaks down what you can and cannot do in Phase 1 and 2 of circuit breaker easing. Can you visit your in-laws? How will travel work? Join Michelle Martin to find out more.

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12 May 2020
Influence: Pandemic proofing your contract
As Singapore enters its second month under the circuit breaker, business and commerce are hampered by world-wide lockdowns and movement restrictions, what can you do to protect your contracts and mitigate your risks in these uncertain times? Michelle Martin speaks with Justin Chan, Senior Partner and the Head of Dispute Resolution at Tito Isaac & Co to discuss pandemic proofing your contract, force majeure provisions and contractual changes.

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6 May 2020
Influence: Legal issues triggered by COVID-19
Could we see more divorces or babies post COVID-19? What picture do legal queries paint of how relationships, bankruptcies and companies willingness to sue are being affected by COVID-19 at this mid point in our stay-home battle against the virus? Michelle Martin speaks to Justin Chan, Senior Partner and the Head of Dispute Resolution at Tito Isaac & Co to discuss this and more.

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22 April 2020
Influence: Navigating the COVID-19 Temporary Measures Act
We look at just days old, legislation that provides legal relief to individuals and businesses struggling to fulfill their contractual obligations. Michelle Martin is joined by Justin Chan -  Senior Partner and the Head of Dispute Resolution at Tito Isaac & Co.

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14 April 2020
Influence: COVID-19 related legal questions
Since the circuit breaker measures have been announced, both individuals and businesses have have questions pertaining to every aspect of life and how to deal with the new regulations. Michelle Martin speaks with Justin Chan, Senior Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution at Tito Isaac & Co to answer some COVID-19 related legal questions.

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