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ATLO

Oct 31, 20233 min read

Seen and Heard: A Game-Changing Ruling on Virtual Hearing in Malaysia

Introduction As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, the legal landscape of Malaysia underwent a significant transformation. Courts were no...

ATLO

Oct 31, 20233 min read

Wrongdoer control: no longer just a numbers game

Overview It has long been recognised that where wrongdoers control a company and thus prevent it from bringing an action, the courts will...

ATLO

Oct 31, 20235 min read

Exclusion clauses – abuse of freedom of contract?

Overview It is common for large conglomerates and financial institutions to require customers to execute agreements with standard...

ATLO

Oct 31, 20233 min read

Directors duty to act in company's best interests: how much is too much?

Introduction It is well known that directors have a duty to act in good faith and in a company's best interests. This duty takes centre...

ATLO

Oct 23, 20235 min read

Caveat venditor – has the pendulum swung too far?

Overview ‘Caveat emptor’ or ‘buyer beware’ is a familiar concept. It is an age-old warning to all prospective buyers that goods are...