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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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One-year visas for foreign condominium owners
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 31/10/2014
» Thai law allows foreigners — both foreign natural and juristic persons — who meet certain criteria to purchase and own condominium units in Thailand. This eligibility is, however, subject to the overarching directives of the Condominium Act, which stipulates two unwavering legal requirements:
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Global patent protection under the PCT system
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 15/11/2013
» Abraham Lincoln once said, "The patent system added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius." It was an unmistakably true statement; patents have undoubtedly become an essential tool for protecting new inventions. Not only do patents guard against the unauthorised use of an inventor's creation, but they foster innovation by granting exclusive legal rights for limited durations.
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Important considerations for employment contracts under thai law
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 04/10/2013
» Under Thai law, there are no requirements that employment contracts be made in writing. For some employers, this may create the perception that they can simply reach a cursory agreement with an employee on a few basic issues, such as job role and salary, and work out any other issues as they arise. In reality, this could not be further from the truth.
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Company directors face civil and criminal liability for software piracy
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 28/12/2012
» Company directors can be held liable for software copyright violations in their businesses, even if they are unaware that software piracy is taking place at their companies, according to Thai copyright law.
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Debunking the myths of Fixed-Period employment contracts
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 13/07/2012
» Fixed-term employment contracts are easily misunderstood by employers. Some mistakenly believe that fixed-term contracts will absolve them of the duty to make severance payments to their employees, while others assume that labelling an employment contract "fixed-term" will grant it such status. However, the law sees fixed-term employment contracts very differently, and this article will bust the many major myths surrounding such contracts in Thailand.
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Potential liability for termination: An employer's perspective
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 01/06/2012
» Many employers are unaware that terminations of employees, if not carefully considered and conducted, could not only lead to claims of civil liability for unfair termination but also potentially impose criminal liability on the company and its directors as an unfair act. It is extremely important to clearly understand what constitutes unfair termination and an unfair act, and their differences.
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