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Subcontracted workers and employer liability
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 05/09/2014
» Businesses in Thailand, particularly manufacturers, have used workers employed as subcontractors through agreements with third parties to meet fluctuating demand, reduce labour costs, and otherwise benefit from the flexibility that subcontracted employees provide.
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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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Insurance laws changing with the times
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 01/05/2015
» To promote and develop Thailand's growing insurance industry and prepare for greater market activity under the Asean Economic Community, the government recently amended the laws governing the country's life and non-life insurance industries for the third time. Formally known as the Life Insurance Act No.3 of 2015 and the Non-Life Insurance Act No.3 of 2015, the amendments took effect on March 6, seven years after the previous amendments were made. The changes can be divided into three main parts as follows:
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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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Groundwork laid for public-private partnerships in solar energy
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 13/11/2015
» In August 2014, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced a new scheme aimed at expanding solar power generation to meet the government's Alternative Energy Development Plan.
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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.
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Rights and duties of joint owners in a condominium project
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 04/09/2015
» Condominiums are a particularly desirable form of residence for those living in the city because they offer convenience and often a variety of common facilities. There are, however, several obligations and duties that joint owners of condominium units should be aware of and comply with.
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Challenges of protecting intellectual property in the software industry
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 20/02/2015
» In the fast-evolving and highly competitive technology industry, software developers and owners should exercise strong vigilance to ensure that their creations are properly guarded within the ambit of intellectual property rights. Protecting software, however, involves complex, interrelated issues that encompass a mix of copyright, patent, trademark and trade secrets law.
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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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Legal changes affect guarantors' rights and obligations
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 10/07/2015
» Guarantors are subject to a number of important obligations under Thai law. A guarantor can be held jointly liable with a debtor, or worse, solely and entirely liable as a primary debtor. In addition, creditors often use their higher bargaining power to force guarantors to waive their rights as secondary debtors, meaning that certain fundamental rights, such as the requirement for creditors to first call on debtors, are no longer enforceable.
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