2 December 2024 The Basics Of Injuctions Organised by the Young Lawyers & Pupils Committee, this webinar was conducted by Lavinia Kumaraendran and moderated by Vanessa Yeong Yen Zan. The webinar covered the following areas: (i) "Characteristics of Injunctions – Discussion on injunctions as extraordinary remedies used to compel or prevent actions, their swift nature in seeking justice, and distinctions between temporary and permanent orders"; (ii) "Anton Pillar Injunction (Civil Search Warrant) – Insight into the intrusive nature of search orders, their purpose in preserving evidence, and the legal framework governing their issuance, including the case of Anton Pillar v Manufacturing Processes Ltd [1976] ALL ER 779"; (iii) "Conditions for Granting of an Anton Pillar Order – Analysis of key conditions such as establishing a strong prima facie case, demonstrating risk of evidence destruction, and proving the defendant's possession of incriminating evidenc...
5 November 2024 Principles Of Trust Hibah According To Syariah Regulatory And The NLC Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was presented by Murshidah Mustafa. The webinar covered the following areas: (i) “What is a Trust?” – Definition, purpose, and components of a trust (settlor, trustee, and beneficiary); (ii) “What is Hibah?” – Understanding Hibah as a gift under Islamic law and its components (giver, recipient, property, and offer/acceptance); (iii) “Trust & Hibah” – Principles and the formation of Trust Hibah through Hibah and Trust contracts; (iv) “Drafting Syariah-compliant documents” – Ensuring compliance with Islamic law and the National Land Code; (v) “Legal frameworks and disputes” – Key case laws such as Abu Bakar Mohd Isa v. Rosnani Awang (2016), and the interplay between civil and Syariah courts; (vi) “Applications of Trust Hibah” – Practical steps for estate planning to avoid disputes and ensure proper asset distribution during a lifetime...