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RECENTLY PUBLISHED ARTICLES:

Harry Tan  |  Anil Samtani  |  Steven Ang  |  Toh See Kiat  |  Assafa Endeshaw


Published Articles by Harry SK Tan

1.    Electronic Transactions Regulation – The Impact of the ETA in Singapore (Part 1) Vol 18, No 4. 2002 The Computer Law & Security Report

2.    Electronic Transactions Act: Issues of E-Contracting in Singapore, vol. 2, 2002 Electronic Communications Law Review (previously known as EDI Law Review).

3.    E-Fraud: Current Trends and International Developments, Vol.9 No.4, Journal of Financial Crime, 347.

4.    Arresting Fraud on the Net: A virtual impossibility?, Asia Business Law Review

5.      E-Commerce on the Internet- An Introduction 15, AsiaBLR, 67 Jan 1997. 

6.      E-Commerce on the Internet- Proof & Evidence 16 AsiaBLR, 73 Apr 1997. 

7.      E-Commerce on the Internet- Issues of Formation of Contract 17 AsiaBLR, 52 Jul 1997. 

8.      E-Commerce on the Internet- International Issues of Contracting On-line 18 AsiaBLR, 67 Oct 1997. 

9.      "Regulating the Internet: New Industry Guidelines and Revision of Code of Practice," 2 International Computer Law Observer, February 1998. 

10.   "Corporate Tax Incentives For Adoption of Electronic Commerce Technologies"- 3 International Computer Law Observer March 1998. 

11.   "New Amendment Bills To Modernise Censorship Laws" 3 International Computer Law Observer April 1998 

 

Published Articles by Anilkumar Samtani

1.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, An Overview of the Law of Internet Commerce and an Introduction to the Law of Software Agents, The EDI Law Review (Netherlands), Vol. 8, No. 1, pp 1 - 36.

2.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, The Regulation of Electronic Commerce in Asia: An Exploration, Journal of International Financial Markets, Law and Regulation (United Kingdom), Vol. 2001, No. 5, pp 34 - 45.

3.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, Re-Visiting the Singapore Internet Code of Practice, Journal of Information, Law and Technology (United Kingdom), Vol. 2001 (2), pp 23 - 46.

4.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, The Regulation of Electronic Commerce in Asia: A Reflection, Asia's Infocomm Future: Building Core Values, Competence & Capacity, Asian Media Information and Communication Centre, pp 13 - 18.

5.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, Regulating Electronic Commerce: An Asian Perspective, WICE (World Innovation and Creativity Exposition) 2001 Intellectual Property Conference, Thailand, pp 1 - 40.

6.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 1999, Heralding a New Jurisprudence in Cyberspace, Digital Technology Law Journal (Australia), pp 1 - 17.

 

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Published Articles by Assafa Endeshaw

 

 

 

 

 

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SEMINAR PROGRAMS:

Harry Tan  |  Anil Samtani  |  Steven Ang  |  Toh See Kiat  |  Assafa Endeshaw

 

Seminar Programs by Harry SK Tan

1.     "New Technologies in Cybercrime and E-Fraud" Workshop at Commercial Affairs Department Annual In House Training (Singapore Police Force) - 2nd September 2001

2.     "E-Commerce & Legal Practice," at Harry Elias Ptrs., Advocates & Solicitors July 2000

3.     "E-Business Law: Managing the Information Highway Potholes & Pitfalls," Excutive Training at Keppel Group (Bank & Securities) Singapore, May 2000

4.     "Legal Issues and Implications of E-Commerce on the Banking industry," UOB Training Workshop, February 2000

5.     "Managing the Risks of Electronic Commerce,"1-Day CEO Worshop at Singapore Information Technology Federation, June 1999. 

6.     "Development of E-Commerce in Asia," Lake Forest Graduate School of Management (Chicago, US), Executive MBA in Singapore, March 1999. 

7.     "Internet Banking: New Distribution Channel or the Future of Banking?" Standard Chartered & CREFS Seminar, November 1998. 

8.     "The Issues and Liabilities of the Millennium Date Change on Information Systems," Standard Chartered & CREFS Seminar, November 1998. 

9.     "The Impact of Electronic Transaction Act on the Law of Contract," Legal Research Committee Public Workshop, October 1998 

10. "Removing the Barriers to Electronic Commerce - the Singapore Electronic Transaction Act, Will it be Enough?" IMARC Seminar, September 1998.

11. "Managing Debt Collection in Era of Financial Crisis," SNEF CEO FORUM, Singapore National Employers' Federation, June 1988. 

12. "Singapore's Electronic Transaction Act - The Framework for Electronic Commerce" IBM-Netrust E-Commerce Foundation Programme, August 1998. 

13. 1-Day Workshop on Managing Risks of Electronic Commerce - Centre for Continuing Education, NTU, August 1998 

14. "New Technologies or Legal & Regulatory Changes: Which way forward for Singapore's Digital Economy?" - National Computer Board E-Commerce Workshop, June 1998. 

15. "Legal & Security Issues of Implementing Electronic Commerce & New Technologies" - SNEF CEO FORUM, Singapore National Employer's Federation, June 1988. 

16. "E-Commerce & Financial Services in the 21st Century: Securing E-Business, Internet Banking, Fraud & Cybercrime," 3-Day Worshop at United Overseas Bank Executive Training, December 2000

17. "Re-Engineering the Legal Office with New Technologies," Re-engineering the Legal In House Legal Function Conference 1997 

18. "Business Law for Singapore Enterprises" - Enterprise Professional Conferences, 1994. 

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Seminar Programs by Anilkumar Samtani

1.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2002, On-line Content Regulation and Privacy Protection: An Overview with a Focus on the Position in Singapore, Kids On-Line: Promoting Responsible Use and a Safe Environment on the Net in Asia, pp 28 - 82.

2.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2002, Intellectual Property, the Internet and E-Commerce, WIPO Asian Regional Training Course for Intellectual Property Trainers and Instructors, South Korea, pp 1 - 138.

3.      Anilkumar K Samtani, Ana Marie Hernandez, Roshni Jayantilal, Anchana Vorapongpaiboon, Dinh Mai Huong, Phetlavanh Phimmasone, 2001, The Succession of Culture in Japan and Southeast Asia, The Honda Foundation IATSS Forum, Japan.

4.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, The Rights of Children and the Internet, I World Congress of Computer Law, Ecuador, pp 1 - 47.

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Seminar Programs by Toh See Kiat

1.      “Legal Aspects of Email and SMS”, Seminar organised by ABN Amro Bank, 24 January 2002

2.      “The Legal Aspects of E-Business”, NTU-IDA seminars on E-Business, 26 Feb 2002

3.      “Corporate Email Accounts – the Myth and the Law”, In-house Seminar at Singapore Pools Pte Ltd, 7 March 2002

4.      “Privacy and the National Internet Advisory Committee’s Model  Data Protection Code”, Asia Business Law Review Seminars on Law and Information Technology, 16 April 2002

5.      “Managing Your Intellectual Property Rights - the Law and Practice”, Singapore Institute of Management,  9-10 May 2002

6.      “Consumer Rights, Law and Business Ethics”, Nanyang Technological University, Guest Lecture, 25 May 2002

7.      “The Ideal Legal Framework for eASEAN”, Eisenhower Fellows Information Technology Executive Programme, M-Hotel, Singapore, 20 June 2002

8.      Panelist  - 2002 Annual Survey of Letter of Credit Law & Practice, Institute of International Banking Law & Practice, Carlton Hotel, Singapore, 11 – 12 July 2002

9.      “Law on Electronic Commerce”, eUCP session - International Banking Law & Practice, Carlton Hotel, Singapore, 16 July 2002

10.  “Singapore Political and Judiciary System”, Japanese Studies Society, Goodwins Seminar Room, Singapore, 10 September 2002

11.  “The Five C’s of Security – A Lawyer’s Perspective”, National University of Singapore, Securing NUS Seminar, Singapore, 31 October 2002

12.  “Managing Your Intellectual Property Rights - the Law and Practice”, Singapore Institute of Management,  11-12 November 2002

13.  “The Legal Issues of E-Business”, Singapore Institute of Management, 18 – 19 November 2002

14.  "The Electronic Transactions Act" , STF Security Seminar, 10 January 2001

15.  Panelist on "Towards a Culture of Responsibility" - SAFE Surfing 2001, Singapore's Parents Advisory Group for the Internet (PAGi) and the National Internet Advisory Committee (NIAC) Conference, Singapore, 22-24 Feb 2001

16.  "Country & Commitment", National Education Emphasis, Singapore Polytechnic, 15 August 2001

17.  “Data Protection & Privacy Law, The Implications for Trade”, Breakfast Talk with Syntegra, Singapore, 22 August 2001

18.  “Consumer Privacy Right & Issues: Implication for Financial Planners and Financial Institutions”, Launch of Best Practices Guideline for Financial Institutions,  27 October 2001.

19.  “The Legal Aspects of E-Business”, NTU-IDA seminars on E-Business, 3 September & 4 December 2001

 

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Seminar Programs by Assafa Endeshaw

 

 

 

 

 

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CONFERENCE PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS:

 

July 2004, UNESCAP's Regional Expert Conference on Harmonized Development of Legal and Regulatory Systems for Electronic Commerce in Asia and the Pacific: Current Challenges and Capacity Building Needs. 6 CAPTEL associates, Profs Harry Tan, Toh See Kiat, Hong Xue, Pavan Duggal, Rajesh Sreenavisan and Goh Seow Hiong delivered papers. To read more about the conference CLICK HERE.

Also, read the papers and presentations - CLICK HERE 

 

 

Harry Tan  |  Anil Samtani  |  Steven Ang  |  Toh See Kiat  |  Assafa Endeshaw

Conference Papers by Harry SK Tan

1.     Presented Keynote Paper on Challenges of Auditing E-Business at the CPA Australia's Official Launch of the Public Sector Committee - 15th October 2001

2.     Presented Keynote Address on E-Business and Transactions Risks to the Permanent Committee on Banking Education at the 31st ASEAN Banking Council Meeting, ASEAN Bankers Association - 19th July 2001

3.     "Development, Policies & Opportunities in the Emerging Digital Economies of Asia," Stanford University US-Japan Technology Management Center - The Transformation of Research & Development in East Asia and Japan Seminar Series, 30th September 1999. 

4.     "Liability of Internet Service Providers: Should Privacy be Regulated?", Asia Pacific Policy & Legal Forum (APPLe) & Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Conference, March 1999. 

5.     "Managing Change and Risks of E-Commerce," COMDEX ASIA, Sept 1998 

6.     "Implement E-Commerce Without Tears by Managing the Hidden Legal Obstacles" - 1998 Asia Pacific Conference on Business & Information Technology: Making Electronic Commerce Work. 

7.     "Examining the Revolution of Online Contracts" - International Conference on Re-engineering the Legal in-house Legal Function 1997, Singapore. 

8.     Executive Training Seminar: "Managing Legal Risks of Electronic Commerce" - Electronic Commerce and Cyberlaws Conference 1997. 

9.     "Formation of On-line Contracts: Issues of Cross Border Transactions and the Coming Changes" Electronic Commerce and Cyberlaws Conference 1997 

 

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Conference Papers by Anilkumar Samtani

1.      Anilkumar K Samtani, Tan Lay Hong, 2001, Electronic Commerce: Emergence, Growth, Challenges and Opportunities, The WIPO Internet Treaties And Electronic Commerce, Philippines, pp 1 - 47.

2.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, Online Privacy, International Conference on Electronic Commerce 2001, Austria, pp 1 - 60.

3.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, Exceptions and Limitations: the Limits of the Liability of On-line Service Providers, The Impact of Digital Technology on Copyright and Related Rights, South Korea, pp 1 - 56.

4.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, The Impact on Children of the Internet and New Media: Strengthening Regulatory Mechanisms, The Impact on Children of the Internet and New Media, Thailand, pp 1 - 84.

5.      Tan Lay Hong, Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, A Step towards the e-ASEAN Framework Agreement: Challenges and Initiatives for e-commerce., Innovation and REgional Growth in the Knowledge-based Economy., South Korea, pp 1 - 31. (Accepted for presentation.)

6.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, Issues Related to Enforcement in the Digital Environment: Electronic Commerce, Trademarks and Domain Names, Licensing and Dispute Settlement, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in the 21st Century, New Zealand, pp 1 - 45.

7.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, New Technologies: Internet Piracy and Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in the 21st Century, New Zealand, pp 1 - 50.

8.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2001, e-Justice: The Legal Issues and an Examination of the Singaporean Experience, Digital Democracy: Re-inventing Government Through e-Governance, India, pp 1 - 45.

9.      Anilkumar K Samtani, 2000, The Domain Name System: Administration, Best Practices and Registration Guidelines, The World Intellectual Property Organization's ASEAN Sub-Regional Meeting on Electronic Commerce and Intellectual Property, Thailand, pp 1 - 25.

10.   Anilkumar K Samtani, 2000, Electronic Commerce in the Legal Context: Institutional, Legal and Policy Responses, The World Intellectual Property Organization's ASEAN Sub-Regional Meeting on Electronic Commerce and Intellectual Property, Thailand, pp 1 - 34.

11.   Anilkumar K Samtani, 2000, Jurisdictional and Privacy Issues in the Digital Age, The Digital Millennium: Opportunities for Asian Media, Singapore, pp 1 - 27.

12.   Anilkumar K Samtani, 1999, A Law of Cyberspace?: Examining the Conceptual Issues, Colloquium on Recent Changes to the Copyright Amendment Act, Singapore, pp 1 - 20.

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Conference Papers by Toh See Kiat

 

1.      “Privacy and Legal Issues Related to a Public Medical Registry”, 1st Interoperable Medical Registry Systems Conference, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, 19 January 2002

2.      “Electronic Bill of Lading: Analysing the Legal Issues and Solutions”, Conference on Maritime Law, Asia Business Forum Pte Ltd, Singapore, 21-22 February 2002

3.      “The Legal Value of Secure Systems”, National Network Security Conference 2002, Sensecurity Institute, Singapore, 18-19 March 2002

4.      “Privacy – The New Trade Barrier?”, 4th International Trustmark Network Conference, CommerceNet Singapore, Singapore, 18-19 April 2002

5.      “Surviving the Drought”, (on the funding of technology start-ups), Panelist at Singapore Information Technology Federation High Technology Bootcamp, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, 23 April 2002

6.      “Understanding the Role of Internal Legal Counsel”, 13th Inter-Pacific Bar Association Conference,  Hong Kong, China,  3 - 6 May 2002

7.      “Secure Computer Systems in Singapore and the Law”, Australian Computer Emergency Response Team (AusCERT),  Gold Coast, Australia, 19 – 22 May 2002

8.      “Cyber-Detectives: Collecting Evidence for Web Crimes (The Legal Aspects)”, National Web Security Conference 2002, Sensecurity Institute, Singapore, 4 - 5 July 2002

9.      “Use of Electronic Signatures and Legal Aspects of Certification Authorities”,  Non-Aligned Movement Centre for South-South Technical Cooperation (NAM) – Harmonizing National E-Commerce Laws in NAM Member Countries, Expert Group Meeting,  Jakarta, Indonesia, 22 – 23 July 2002

10.   “Contract Formation On-line – The Legal Aspects” & “Dispute Resolution in e-Trade”, APEC Seminar on Complete E-Trade,  Beijing, China, 5 - 6 September 2002

11.   “E-Security: Is the Law Inadequate?”, Technology & Security for Banking and Financial markets - Securing the Future for Banking and Financial Markets, INSTO Pty Limited,  Singapore, 25 September 2002

12.   “Dispute Resolution in the Transfer of Technology”, Seminar on International Contracts and Transfer of Technology, Gulf Co-operation Council Commercial Arbitration Centre, Bahrain, 28th – 30th  September 2002

13.   “Consumer Protection for Online Commerce”, InfoTel Lanka 2002 Exhibition and International IT Conference – Envisioning an eNation, Infotel Lanka Society Ltd, Sri Lanka, 7 – 9 October 2002

14.   "Threats from e-Commerce to the Consumer  - Invisible Traps, Unsuspecting Minds", International Economic Crime Conference, Singapore Police Force, 16-18 January 2001

15.   Four papers - "Regulating Certification Authorities", 'Control of Advertising & Liability of ISPs and OSPs", "Consumer Protection" & "Dispute Resolution" at Seminar on E-Commerce and the Law, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20-21 February 2001

16.   "Building Business Confidence in Electronic Transactions" - Building and Construction Authority (BCA) IT Seminar on Online Security and Legal Issues for E-Collaboration & E-Procurement, Singapore, 1 March 2001

17.   "The Development and Challenges of E-Commerce in Singapore - The Legal & Policy Perspective" - ITCN Asia 2001 Conference, CommerceNet Singapore/ Ecommerce  Gateway/ IT & Telecom Division, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan,  24 - 25 March 2001

18.   Two papers - "Ebusiness Transformation with IT" & "Business Confidence in Electronic Transactions" - Hewlett Packard's "Business Transformation" Seminars in Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan, 26 - 28 March 2001

19.   "Internet Content and Intellectual Property Rights: Reconciling On-line and Offline Rules" - 10th Asian Media Information And Communication Centre (AMIC) Annual Conference" Asia's Infocomm Future: Building Core Values, Competence & Capacity", Manila, Philippines, 27 - 29 June 2001.

20.   "Singapore's Legal Infrastructure for e-Commerce - the Status of e-Documents and e-Signatures", Keynote address at Share/Guide Annual Conference, "Realising your eBusiness Potential", Singapore, 5 – 6 July 2001

21.   "Legal Perspective on e-Commerce", SME IT Guide Seminar, Success @ E-Commerce, Singapore 2 August 2001

22.   "Electronic Banking and the Law", 10th Annual Convention of the Association of  Professional Bankers Sri Lanka, "Legal Issues Affecting Banking and Financial Sector Stability, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 25 - 26 August 2001

23.   “Legal Issues in eCommerce”, E-Business Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 25 August 2001

24.   “Current Trends in Information & Communication Technology: Implications for Legal System” Institute of Computer Technology of University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 August 2001

25.   “Building Trust in Cyberspace: A Key to Viable E-Commerce”, CommerceNet Singapore’s E-Global Singapore Conference, Theme: Bridging the Gap between E-Commerce and M-Commerce”, Singapore, 5 September 2001

26.   “Consumer Privacy Right & Issues: Implication for Financial Planners and Financial Institutions”, Launch of Best Practices Guideline for Financial Institutions by the Society of Financial Service Professions (Singapore), Singapore, 27 October 2001

27.   “Intellectual Property Rights”, Technopreneurs Achiever’s Congress 2001 – Innovation & Creativity in the New, Singapore, 15 - 16 November 2001

 

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REPORTS:

 

1.      Toh See Kiat and Harry SK Tan in 2001 - advised the Dubai Port Authority on laws for the formation of an international financial centre and drafted a report and proposed law.

2.    Toh See Kiat and Harry SK Tan  in 2000 – 2001 - advised on and drafted eCommerce and eCrime laws for Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce & Media Free Zone Authority.

3.      Harry SK Tan, 2000 - Regulating Electronic Commerce Working Paper – A report submitted on request for Comments on Electronic Transactions Act 1998 for the InfoComm Development Authority of Singapore.

 

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