What’s (and what’s not) in the new Amendment Bill of the PDPA
I briefly look at the consultation documents of the long awaited amendment to Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act.
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Oct
Lawyers Got Prompt Engineering Wrong (And Why That Matters)
At TechLawFest 2025, Singapore lawyers packed a workshop on prompt engineering. Meanwhile, the technology shifted: agent skills became available. This isn't about better prompts—it's about who controls the decision-making logic. From 3-page prompts to reusable systems.
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06
Oct
When AI Makes You Look Busy, Not Productive
A new term is making headlines: "workslop"—AI-generated work that looks polished but lacks substance. Research found 40% of workers encountered it last month, costing $186 per employee in cleanup time. For resource-constrained lawyers, you can't spend time fixing what's irretrievably broken.
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01
Oct
Singapore Court Rules on AI Hallucination: A Reality Check for Small Firms
Singapore's High Court just handed down what might be its first formal ruling on AI-generated fake cases in legal practice (2025 SGHCR 33). For resource-constrained practices, this case validates a hard truth - you might be better off avoiding AI entirely.
4 min read
29
Sep
Beyond the Harvey Drama: The Real Lessons for Solo Counsel
While legal tech Twitter argues about Harvey's performance, solo counsel should focus on the real lesson: Harvey created a replicable blueprint for making AI feel safe and professional to skeptical lawyers. Here's how to apply their approach when evaluating any legal AI tool.
4 min read
22
Sep
The Solo Counsel Reality: What MinLaw's AI Guidelines Miss About In-House Practice
Singapore's AI guidelines assume enterprise resources and committees. But what about solo counsel making real AI decisions with limited budgets and shadow tools? This consultation misses practitioners who need guidance most.
11 min read