Welcome to the September issue where the 'Focus' is on White Collar Crime. We open with an interesting summary of the case of Foskett v McKeown where the House of Lords cast light on an owner's entitlement to money misappropriated by another. Next we have a thought-provoking article on the effects of and redress for victims of financial crimes, followed by a clear and succinct account of what insider trading constitutes and the implications of the proposed legislation to curb this. This section is rounded off with a highlight of the benefits of cautious 'e-trading' in these technology-ridden times with high incidences of e-commerce fraud.

In our 'Features' section, we have a fascinating article by the Honourable Judicial Commissioner Choo Han Teck stressing the need to be well trained in the 'art of advocacy' to be successful in attaining justice for your clients. There is also an
explanation on the extent of a director's duty to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Finally, there is an article containing the results of a study conducted to ascertain the need and suitability of sending legal requisitions for properties under construction.

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