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Lawfulness of Consideration and Object in Agreements: A Legal Overview

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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

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

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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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