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Agency Law: Definition, Authority & Legal Responsibilities

Agency Law: Definition, Authority & Legal Responsibilities What is an Agency Relationship? An agency relationship is a legal arrangement where one party, known as the agent, is authorized to act on behalf of another party, called the principal, in dealings with third parties. This relationship allows the principal to delegate tasks, make business transactions, or […]

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Lawfulness of Consideration and Object in Agreements: A Legal Overview

Lawfulness of Consideration and Object in Agreements: A Legal Overview Understanding Lawful and Unlawful Consideration in Agreements (Section 24 Contracts Act 1950) What Makes an Agreement Lawful? In contract law, an agreement is valid only if its consideration (what is given in exchange) and object (purpose) are lawful. The law states that consideration or object

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Successful Legal Defense Against Electricity Theft Claim by TNB

Successful Legal Defense Against Electricity Theft Claim by TNB In a significant legal victory, our law firm successfully defended a client against a claim involving Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and a landlord. The case revolved around an allegation of electricity theft, with TNB initiating legal action against the landlord. The landlord, in turn, sought to

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Court of Appeal Case For Partnership Debts – Appeal Allowed

Court of Appeal Case For Partnership Debts – Appeal Allowed JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors proudly announces another significant legal victory — this time at the Court of Appeal, Putrajaya, in a matter concerning liabilities arising from partnership debts. Our lawyers, Ko Jie Yang and Chang Lai Ling, represented our client with professionalism and strategic

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The Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment) Act 2024 comes into force in stages from Friday, 31 Jan 2025

The Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment) Act 2024 comes into force in stages from Friday, 31 Jan 2025 The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) in a statement said the Act would be enforced through three phases, with the first phase coming into effect from Friday, involving provisions relating to beneficial owners, namely Sections 2, 3, 4

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