Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) claims represent an evolving and increasingly significant area of tort law. As our understanding of mental health continues to develop, legal systems worldwide have had to adapt to recognize the legitimacy of psychological injuries that occur without physical harm. This article explores the complex intersection of trauma and tort law across […]
Foon Yew High School Deepfake Scandal: A Legal Analysis
Introduction to Foon Yew Deepfake Case In April 2025, a disturbing scandal emerged at Foon Yew High School in Kulai, Johor, Malaysia, involving a 16-year-old student (now expelled) accused of creating and selling AI-generated deepfake pornographic images of female schoolmates and alumni. This incident has sparked outrage, raised critical questions about digital safety in schools, […]
SEC: Most Stablecoins Are NOT Securities
The US SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued a statement that certain stablecoins, which it called “covered stablecoins”, are not considered as securities. The “covered stablecoins” are those which: The SEC identified certain characteristics of the “covered stablecoins”, and their marketing, which it opined, would make those “covered stablecoins” non-securities.
Winding Up an Association in Malaysia
When can associations be wound up? Winding up refers to the order which is given by a court, shutting down the business of a company, and liquidating its assets to pay for its debts. Based on a recent Singapore case, Siti Hasmah binte Adam v Majlis Pusat Singapura [2024] SGHC 158, associations which are in […]
Area Denial and the Art of Litigation
Introduction: What is Area Denial? The concept of “area denial” actually provides rich strategies and tactics which we can learn from and apply in courtroom litigation. This article is a bit long, but if you read it, this rather obscure melee fighting concept can shape and guide your courtroom litigation strategies. In the context of […]