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Inheritance of leasehold property in Thailand
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 16/10/2017
» With its beautiful beaches, scenic mountains and bustling cities, Thailand has long enjoyed a reputation as a popular tourist destination. At the same time, the country has also become an attractive hotspot for foreign nationals wishing to buy property.
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Foreign directors and the criminal court summons process: bound by duty
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 06/01/2017
» The criminal summons process can affect a company director in many ways and at virtually any time. For example, a director may be summoned as a witness, as a representative for an accused company, or even as an individual accused of a crime. Further complicating matters is the possibility that a summons could be issued to a company director without his or her direct knowledge. This increases the risk of noncompliance, possibly subjecting the director to additional liability.
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Product liability: recalls and business impact
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 19/08/2016
» A number of well-known companies have recently recalled their products to fix problems or defects. Whenever a recall occurs, business suffers, both from the cost of the recall and damage to the company's reputation.
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Benefits of an effective compliance programme
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 15/04/2016
» Companies and the people who run them are subject to an increasing array of local and international regulations. Running afoul of these regulations can lead to corporate scandals that hurt a firm's reputation and cause lasting damage. A compliance and ethics programme can help ensure that an organisation operates within the law and stays true to its own ethical principles that are important to the company's business and identity.
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The US vs Apple and Microsoft: makings of a perfect storm
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 01/04/2016
» In February, a US court in California issued an order to Apple that was equivalent to a magnitude 9 earthquake striking Silicon Valley. It told Apple to write code to bypass a security feature to allow a brute-force password attack by the FBI to unlock an iPhone used by one of the terrorists killed by police after the San Bernardino attack in December 2015.
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Avoiding patent infringement using freedom-to-operate analyses
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 04/03/2016
» In today's business world, patents are increasingly used by innovative companies as a tool to support technology transfer and to create opportunities for commercial success. Owning a patent provides a competitive advantage, and it often leads to possibilities to license or sell the patented technology and expand into international markets.
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Changes in Thailand’s appeal system for civil cases
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 19/02/2016
» There are three tiers of courts in Thailand — the courts of first instance (Civil Court, District Court, Provincial Court and other specialised courts), appeal courts and the Supreme Court (Dika Court or Sarn-Dika). Thai law traditionally has allowed parties to appeal any court of first instance decision to the appeal courts and subsequently the latter’s decision to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court’s judgement (referred to as the Dika) is final.
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Insider trading: Time for reform and tougher penalties
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 05/02/2016
» Recent headlines in Thailand and abroad have drawn attention to a spate of high-profile cases involving insider trading and the inadequate punitive action that follows. Many have called into question the efficacy of sanctions imposed by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deter insider trading. This article will look at the law surrounding insider trading in Thailand, how it is enforced and whether the law is effective.
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Using photos from the internet: copyright ownership and 'orphan works'
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 25/12/2015
» A picture is worth 1,000 words is an old adage, but in today's accelerated digital economy, the concept is more relevant than ever. With more and more competition for consumers' attention, many businesses -- from global advertising agencies to mom-and-pop shops -- are turning to the internet to find compelling images that reinforce their message.
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Challenging the constitutionality of laws in the absence of a constitution
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 27/11/2015
» Since 1932, Thailand has had 17 constitutions. During periods of non-elected regime change, usually following military coups, constitutions have been abrogated with interim charters put in place pending the approval of "permanent" constitutions.
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