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 […]
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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.
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. Characteristics of Covered Stablecoins […]
Recognizing a Foreign Divorce in Malaysia
Introduction – The Foreign Divorce Recently, our firm had the privilege of assisting our clients, who were divorced in a foreign court. The ex-husband is a foreign national, while the ex-wife is a Malaysian. In the case of a foreign divorce, i.e. a divorce obtained in a court outside Malaysia, how should the parties go […]