New court to better resolve family conflicts
Judge-led approach aims to ease the pain and protect the vulnerable A NEW court will be set up to deal with family disputes in less acrimonious ways under a law passed in Parliament yesterday. [...]
Cases to be heard in private to protect kids: Shanmugam
THERE is a difference between public interest and what the public is interested in, Law Minister K. Shanmugam said yesterday while explaining why cases heard by the new Family Justice Courts will [...]
Transboundary haze: Onus on suspected culprits to prove innocence
[SINGAPORE] Companies fingered for causing haze pollution in Singapore will have to prove their innocence or face severe penalties under a new law the government is trying to push through. [...]
Successful outcomes through mediation
Parties seeking dispute resolution must have the right attitude and realistic expectations THERE is no denying that disputes damage reputations and relationships, and waste time and money. Their [...]