A company which fails to its debts when they fall due could be wound up by its creditors. Usually, this process beings when the company is served a notice of demand pursuant to Section 466 of the Companies Act 2016…
The Powers & Duties of a Liquidator
Do you know what are the powers and duties of a liquidator? Find out more in this article…
Received A Dishonoured Or Bounced Cheque? Here’s What You Need To Know
When cheques are issued to you, there will always be a risk of that cheque being dishonoured by the drawer of the bill. And that is regardless of whether you are dealing with a bank or even a long-time friend.
The Screams from the Other Side: The Oppressed Majority
Oppression actions under Section 346 of the Companies Act, 2016 (“S346”), are usually filed by minority shareholders who were unfairly prejudiced. At first glance, it seems counterintuitive that the majority shareholder can be oppressed as one would typically associate strength with numbers.
Hak Pengguna dalam Kes Kerosakan Meter Elektrik (Bahagian 1)
Artikel ini adalah berdasarkan sepenuhnya kepada peruntukan Akta Bekalan Elektrik 1990, Peraturan-peraturan Bekalan Pemegang Lesen 1990 dan Garis Panduan Suruhanjaya Tenaga.
Voluntary or Mutual Separation Schemes & Retrenchment
The difference between VSS, MSS and retrenchment is simply the voluntariness of leaving the position employed, and the mode of which this is done.
Director’s Duties In Times Of Financial Distress
Economic activities slowed down as people around the world heed respective governments’ advice to stay indoors as the Covid-19 pandemic ravages through global economies, distressing businesses across sectors and industries…
Making the Case for a Pre-Action Protocol in Malaysian Civil Litigation
On 03.02.2020, the Chief Judge of Malaya had released a new Practice Direction No. 1/2020 (“PD No. 1/2020”) detailing, amongst other things, the handling of case managements in civil cases before trial. On 23.12.2020, PD No. 1/2020 was expanded via Practice Direction No.1/2021 to expand its application to number of new cases…
An Application for Discovery in a Civil Suit
The discretionary power to reject or to allow the application for discovery is held by the court. But the procedure in applying for discovery in a civil suit requires certain guiding principles to be fulfilled.
A Checklist for Consumers: Preparing a Court Case with Receipts?!
Did you know that when you file a claim in court, you (as the plaintiff) are not only expected to prove the defendant’s liability, but to also prove the losses suffered due to the defendant’s actions or conduct?