Round-up of significant matters, deals and events in the first half of 2008.

Enumerates the various topics lined up for this year's Lunchtime Seminar Series.

Features the new Tax, Private Wealth and Trusts Practice Group of Rajah & Tann LLP.

Highlights the landmark decision of the Singapore Court of Appeal in Registrar of Vehicles v Komoco Pte Ltd   [2008] SGCA 19. Our Sundaresh Menon SC, assisted by Simon Goh and Paul Tan, all from the Firm's new Appeals and Issues Practice Group, successfully acted for the appellant in this appeal.

Discusses when an information is treated, for the purposes of Singapore's insider trading legislation, to be 'generally available' and not just within the domain of a selected few.

Examines five recent Singapore cases on judicial interference in arbitration matters.

Considers when disclosure of confidential information on work done for a former client is required in the pursuit of a professional's legitimate interests.

Summarises the processes involved in bidding for public private partnership ('PPP') projects.

Takes a brief look at the mechanics of the open source software and licences, as well as addresses the issues that have arisen from their application.