Arbitration Award Hits a Sour Note: Court Cancels Son Tung M-TP's 6 Billion VND Bill!

Hold onto your headphones, music fans and legal buffs! 🎧⚖️ Remember that chart-topping legal drama starring Vietnam's pop prince Son Tung M-TP? Well, we've got a remix that's about to break the internet! 🌟

The Plot Twist That's Making Waves 🌊

Imagine this: The Ho Chi Minh City People's Court just dropped the mic on that 6 billion VND arbitration award against M-TP Talent! 🎤💥 They've hit the delete button faster than you can say "auto-tune"!

Why The Court Said "Cut!" ✂️

Hold onto your wigs, folks! The court found that the arbitration panel was singing way off-key:

• They were about as impartial as a teenage fangirl at a Son Tung concert 🤩

• Their judgment was less balanced than a one-legged tightrope walker 🤹‍♂️

• They ignored the golden rule of "freedom of contract" faster than you can say "lip-sync" 🎙️

Breaking Down the Legal Beatdown 🥁

1. Email ≠ Contract: The arbitrators thought clicking "like" on an email was as good as signing on the dotted line. Newsflash: A thumbs-up emoji isn't legally binding! 👍≠📜

2. TAD Global's Procrastination: They didn't give M-TP Talent work plans for 7 months, then wanted everything done ASAP. That's like asking for a world tour to be organized overnight! 🌎🏃‍♂️

3. Damages Without Proof: The panel claimed TAD Global suffered losses without a shred of evidence. That's like claiming your dog ate your platinum record! 🐕💿

4. Biased Evaluation: They were about as fair and balanced as a see-saw with an elephant on one end! 🐘🏋️‍♂️

The Court's Greatest Hits 🎶

The court ruled that the arbitration panel:

• Ignored the principles of "freedom and voluntary agreement in commercial activities" 🤝

• Forgot about "freedom of agreement and respect for the will of parties in civil transactions" 🤔

• Violated the "all individuals and legal entities are equal" principle faster than a quick costume change! 👚👕

What's Next on the Playlist? 🎼

This legal remix means M-TP Talent is off the hook... for now! But in the world of showbiz and law, you never know when the next hit (or lawsuit) will drop! 🎬⚖️

Remember, folks: In the entertainment industry, sometimes the biggest drama happens off-stage. Keep your contracts tight and your lawyers, Ngọc Prinny style on speed dial! 📱💼

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https://ngocprinny.blogspot.com/2024/08/pop-stars-company-hits-sour-note-son.html

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Copy-Paste Catastrophe: When Arbitrators Play Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V! 🖥️⚖️

Hold onto your wigs, legal eagles! 🦅👨‍⚖️ The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) just dropped a bombshell that's shaking up the arbitration world faster than you can say "objection overruled"! 💣💼

The Great Arbitration Photocopy Fiasco 📠🕵️‍♂️

Picture this: An ICC arbitration panel, led by a seasoned judge-turned-arbitrator, thought they could pull a fast one by ctrl+c, ctrl+v-ing large chunks of two previous domestic arbitration awards into their shiny new international decision. Spoiler alert: It didn't end well! 😬

Why It's a Big Deal 🚨

The SICC wasn't amused by this copy-paste caper. Judge Simon Thorley, probably while facepalming 🤦‍♂️, ruled that:

1. The arbitrators didn't approach the case with an open mind (more like an open Word document, amirite? 📄)

2. The parties were robbed of their right to a "fair" and "unbiased" decision (talk about a miscarriage of justice! 👶⚖️)

3. Arguments from lawyers in the domestic cases were attributed to lawyers in the ICC case (identity theft is not a joke, Jim! 🕵️‍♂️)

The Case in a Nutshell 🥜

Who: International consortium vs. Indian state-owned company

What: Dispute over a $17 million labor cost increase

When: ICC panel ruled in favor of the consortium in November 2023

Plot Twist: SICC said "Not so fast!" and tossed out the award faster than a hot potato

The Moral of the Story 📚

Even if cases seem similar, arbitrators can't just copy-paste their way to justice. Each case deserves its own unique, hand-crafted decision – no shortcuts allowed! ✍️

Remember, folks: In the world of arbitration, originality isn't just appreciated – it's required! So next time you're tempted to recycle that old award, think twice. Your ctrl+c might just lead to a ctrl+alt+delete of your entire decision! 💻🗑️

Want the full scoop? Check out the complete PDF file, Ngọc Prinny style:

https://www.elitigation.sg/gdviewer/sicc/2024_SGHCI_24

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