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The Proper Plaintiff Rule is one of the most critical foundational principles in company law. It dictates who has the legal right (locus standi) to initiate a lawsuit when a corporate entity has suffered a legal injury. Derived from the landmark English case of Foss v. Harbottle (1843) 2 Hare 461, this rule states that if a wrong … Continue reading The Proper Plaintiff Rule: Why Only the Company Can Sue →

You walk into the developer's sales gallery, and there it is: the perfect showroom unit. The layout is brilliant, the finishes are luxurious, and that beautifully covered balcony is exactly what you dreamed of. You're sold. But what happens when you finally get the keys and the property you receive doesn't quite match the one … Continue reading That Showroom Unit You Loved? This Federal Court Case Reveals Why It Might Not Matter. →

Introduction: The 50/50 Partnership Paradox It is a foundational risk in corporate structuring. Two partners, equal owners, build a successful enterprise on a bedrock of shared vision. Then, trust erodes, disputes emerge, and the relationship fractures. With a 50/50 split in both shareholding and board representation, neither party can outvote the other. The company’s operations … Continue reading 3 Surprising Legal Truths About Power in a 50/50 Business Deadlock →

In the modern era, humanity faces a pivotal moment marked by declining mental acuity and widespread dissatisfaction. Author Dan Koe, in his book The Art of Focus, challenges the conventional trajectory, painting a picture of an "average person" living a mechanical existence: "Eight hours of unfulfilling work. Sit in traffic . . . again. Argue with … Continue reading The Art of Focus: Transform Your Life →

Introduction The case of Wong Swee Chin, known publicly as "Botak Chin," stands as a significant chapter in Malaysian criminal jurisprudence. Charged with capital offences under the Internal Security Act, 1960 (ISA) for the control of firearms and ammunition, his legal battle was protracted and complex. The case progressed from a guilty plea in the … Continue reading The Case of Wong Swee Chin – A Summary →

1.0 Case Identification and Introduction The 1783 case of Gregson v. Gilbert stands as a significant and unsettling landmark at the intersection of British insurance law, maritime commercial practice, and the brutal economics of the 18th-century transatlantic slave trade. The proceedings, which concerned an insurance claim for the value of 150 enslaved Africans thrown overboard … Continue reading Case Analysis: Gregson v. Gilbert (1783) →

Panduan ini menerangkan prosedur dan keperluan  yang perlu diketahui oleh deponen semasa membuat sumpah ataupun ikrar di hadapan Pesuruhjaya Sumpah di Malaysia. Sebelum Temujanji 1. Sediakan Dokumen Anda: Pastikan dokumen anda adalah lengkap dan sedia untuk ditandatangani. Jangan tandatangani dokumen sebelum bertemu dengan Pesuruhjaya Sumpah.  2. Bawa Bukti Pengenalan Asal yang Sah: Anda mesti membawa … Continue reading Panduan Kepada Deponen Semasa Temujanji Dengan Pesuruhjaya Sumpah →

This guide explains the standard procedures and requirements a deponent should be aware of when having a document sworn, affirmed, or declared before a Commissioner for Oaths in Malaysia. Before Your Appointment Prepare Your Documents: Ensure your document is complete and ready to be signed. Do not sign it beforehand. Bring Valid Original Identification: You must … Continue reading A Deponent’s Guide to Meeting a Commissioner for Oaths →

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