Asian Legal Business’ Post

What are the main challenges of a GC nowadays? The use of AI within legal departments: are you skeptical or excited about it? What is the future of the profession? Join us for this very first summit dedicated solely to in-house counsels organised by Legal 500.

[𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗰𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀’ 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴] McDonald's has recently launched its popular maple pancake burger series, McGriddles, in Hong Kong. The overwhelming response from customers has led to sold-out supplies (over 1 million pieces in three days!) and the early conclusion of the exclusive trial phase. In our recent article, our Partner, James Choi, dissects how intellectual property contributes to McDonald's success in Hong Kong with the introduction of McGriddles. Please read our latest article to learn more about the vital role intellectual property plays in the business landscape. Follow ELLALAN for more updates and news.   #ELLALAN #Law #LegalUpdates #McGriddles #IPPortfolio #IP

As Singapore looks at reviewing our values, way of doing things and looking at new ways of progressing this week, how can we, lawyers look at the future with a new pair of lens? Humility: We are learned professionals. We can learn to appreciate our self-worth quietly whilst being empathetic to our associates, staff and fellow lawyers. We can be kind and tolerant. We are human beings first, before we are lawyers. Live and let live: We must remember that there is enough work and glory to go around. Kindness begets kindness. Let us view each other as equals. As lawyers, we are all good in our work, if not we we would not be in this honourable profession. Being a good lawyer does not mean we have to display aggressiveness towards our opposing counsels. We can show strength through gracious behaviour. Supporting our future lawyers: Practice of law is demanding and difficult. What kindness can we support to them in the career and future? In the midst of difficult clients and meeting the financial wellness of our law practice, let us treat them with humanity. Lead them by example. Nurture and mentor them. We are in a caring profession. We help clients to solve their legal problems, rebuild their life for themselves and their families. Without them, we are nobody. Let us put others before ourselves.

Alert your clients that some of their actions can cause legal privilege to be lost! This is why it is important to have a protocol in place, advised Ms K. Shanti Mogan from Shearn Delamore & Co., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was in Singapore to speak at the legal professional privilege seminar organised by SAL earlier this year. Get a copy of the Legal Professional Privilege 2nd Edition book now: https://bit.ly/3TIsj6S #sal #legal #singaporelaw #legalprofessionals #seminar #privilege #legalprivilege #Legalprofessionalprivilege #waiverofprivilege #righttoprivilege #voluntarydisclosure

Eh, just take MC if your boss didn't approve your AL... Such creativity. Juvenile, but creative still. But did you know that you can face a disciplinary action for misusing your MC? Imagine this, You take an MC, but then you go to the mall, you're spotted by a colleague and it was made known to the management. OR, You couldn't get your AL approved, then you take MC instead to go to Phuket, post your picture on IG, and somebody at work saw those. OR, You take MC, and you went back to your hometown 300 km away, travelled back, and your manager caught wind of this. All these hypothetical situations (minus getting caugt) are called 'malingering'. And can be grounds for a disciplinary action which can contribute to a fair and lawful dismissal. Malingering betrays the trust the employer has put on you, it is an act of taking advantage by lying. Put it however you want it, it is what it is. Once a trust has been broken, it is hard to be mended. So, no matter how creative you are, or how confident you are that you will not get caught, please don't do this on your moral conscience. Have some virtue. Talk to your employer if you really need the leave, communicate, discuss. We talk about our rights as employees but forget about our responsibilities as one. #malingering #mc #cutisakit #labourlaws

Speak Up International Day Last June 25th, we celebrated the International Day of Speak up “Alza la Voz”, we honor the courage and determination of people worldwide who speak against wrongdoing and celebrate the positive changes they bring. We encourage our employees to report in good faith any violation of the Code of Ethics and strengthen the power of speaking without fear of retaliation. Speak up fosters an ethical culture where your voice is heard, and changes happen in favor of respect, integrity, inclusion and excellence. If you observe any actual, suspected, or potential violation of our Code of Ethics, you can freely Speak up and report through multiple communication channels: your supervisor or manager, local HR representative, Ethics & Compliance Officer (ECO), any Legal Department representative or through the anonymous Speak up hotline. We know that ethical, professional, values-based, and high performance demand environment will foster the best version of ourselves and the best operational result. At Carrier we are committed to always doing the right thing. No exceptions

"You can't work for our competitors 12 months after your last date here" Sounds familiar? Have you seen this in your offer letter? But, the important question is, is it legal? Or at least, is it enforceable? Well, if you're not employed in Malaysia, scroll away now, because this is specific to her. Experts will tell you there are a lot of nuances and precedents, and no definite answer could be given without any context. But generally speaking, no, this is not enforceable. Any agreement that prohibits a person to 'cari makan' lawfully, is void. So, this could be your offer letter, your contract of service, contract for service, engagement agreement; anything, and it would be void. BUT, beware, you still cannot use your previous company's trade secrets or disclose them to anybody else. You cannot in any way, maliciously act towards your previous company. This can be in the form of poaching their customers with the intent to do so. You might unintentionally blurt out 'stories' about your previous company that could harm their reputation, or considered as a trade secret, and this is something you have to be careful of. Whatever happened, happened. Use the experience and skills you gained to propel you forward but never badmouth or tell any information from your previous company, things such as their SOPs, tools, strategies, approaches, practices, and etc. If you didn't know before, now you do. #labourlaw #noncompete

On the 10th of May, we had a representative from the Ferrero company for the third lecture of the Summer School of Legal Business Skills organized by the Istituto Universitario di Studi Europei. It was quite intriguing to learn how intellectual property is managed within the legal department of this renowned company. The lecturer shared some interesting insights into the subject, highlighting the peculiarities of the work of an IP lawyer in-house. I'm delighted to have gained more knowledge in this area of law! #IPInsights #LegalSkills

Member Spotlight: Access Communication & Consulting Co., Ltd. Korea🇰🇷 For nearly 30 years, Access Communication & Consulting has been a leading independent public relations firm in Korea, with deep experience in crisis communication and litigation support. Their deep understanding of Korea’s cultural, social, and political landscape enables them to craft highly effective strategies that help clients navigate crises with confidence and clarity.  Whether managing media relations during government investigations, handling sudden corporate changes, or mitigating reputational damage from legal disputes, Access provides the comprehensive support businesses need to protect their brand and stabilize operations. Their expertise extends across:     •           Crisis preparation and management, ensuring companies are equipped to respond to potential challenges.     •           Issue management during labor disputes, abrupt leadership transitions, or market volatility.     •           Litigation communication to maintain public trust and transparency while protecting the company’s interests.   Access has successfully guided clients through a variety of high-stakes situations across industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, and consumer goods. With a dedicated team of senior consultants and hands-on management, Access offers valuable insights into Korea’s unique business environment, helping multinational and local companies alike safeguard their reputation. Discover how Access Communication & Consulting supports businesses during times of crisis and uncertainty: www.accesspr.co.kr #CrisisManagement #LitigationSupport #CorporateAdvisory #ReputationManagement #CLCAAlliance

An interesting legal seminar on May 28 by Luther Malaysia about the *duties, risks and liabilities of directors* in a company 💡