Introduction In Malaysia, the licensing of songs and other musical works are not really uniformized. This compares unfavourably with the United States, where licensing bodies like the Harry Fox Agency can easily calculate your licensing fee if you want to license a song, based on the number of downloads, use case, and medium. Their licensing […]
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Divorce May Be Preferable to An Abusive Marriage
Introduction Recently, a murder-suicide incident in High Point, North Carolina, has highlighted the dangers of staying in an abusive marriage. Divorce may be difficult and painful, but it is preferable to staying in an abusive marriage. Abuse in abusive marriages can take many forms, including physical abuse, emotional and verbal abuse, sexual abuse, technological abuse, […]
Your company needs an employees claims policy
Why you need an employees claims policy Left unchecked, employee claims may run wild and cause financial loss to the company. While it is true that employers should compensate employees for their time and effort, some employees take advantage of their employers by abusing their claims. They make unsubstantiated claims, when they are not entitled […]
Of employees going on unpaid leave involuntarily
Ohaiyo! This piece is really, a liberal retelling of the court case of Chang Choon Hooi v Apex-Pal Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. [2022] 2 LNS 1420, which was Industrial Court Award 1420 of 2022. We hope you enjoy reading it. Introduction In late November 2019, the Apex-Pal Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., which runs the chain of sushi restaurants […]
Understanding Business Trusts
A business trust is an arrangement in which a trustee holds and manages property or assets for the benefit of beneficiaries. The beneficiaries can be individuals, companies, or other trusts. Business trusts are often used to manage investments, hold property, or carry on business activities. Advantages of using a business trust include: Asset protection: The […]