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Public-private partnerships in infrastructure projects
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 09/12/2016
» The government has said it intends to use public-private partnerships (PPPs) to help it achieve its infrastructure development goals. To this end, the previous administration passed the Private Investment in State Undertakings Act (2013) and the current government announced a related strategic plan in 2015.
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.
Creditors' claims for debt repayment in reorganisation
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 08/07/2016
» Thailand's economy does not paint an image that befits the country's reputation as the "Land of Smiles". Politics, drought, floods and conflict in the Deep South have taken their toll on Thai businesses. As a result, we have seen a steadily rising number of business reorganisations over the past few years. This article outlines Thailand's business reorganisation procedures and how creditors can collect debts from companies involved in reorganisation.
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.
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.
The new payment systems bill: e-payments and beyond
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 18/03/2016
» In recent months, there has been excitement about the prospect of new electronic payment services in Thailand. News reports have described a system that will enable instantaneous funds transfer using only ID cards.
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.
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.
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.
Cybersecurity preparedness: it's a dangerous world out there
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 11/12/2015
» Virtually all of us are dependent on the internet and internet-connected devices. People are plugged in, online and in constant communication through wired and wireless networks coupled to the internet.