The U.S. government has made headlines in recent days for its efforts to force Apple Inc. to allow investigators to bypass the encryption security features of an iPhone that has been tied to the terrorists who conducted an attack in San Bernardino. To comment on the substance and implications of this request, Jeffrey Blatt, Of Counsel in Tilleke & Gibbins’ technology, media, and telecommunications practice, was interviewed in a live broadcast by KTVU News.

Fifteen Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers and consultants have been recognized for their outstanding legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service in the latest Chambers Asia-Pacific  annual rankings for law firms and individual lawyers. The rankings were determined through extensive market research and feedback obtained from clients and legal practitioners.The following Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers were recognized in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2016:

Who’s Who Legal Technology, Media, and Telecommunications 2016  has recognized four Tilleke & Gibbins members as leading telecoms and media experts. The following individuals received the recognition:Alan AdcockThomas TreutlerJeffrey BlattDavid DuncanThe nominees were selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers across the world.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated to win the highly coveted Thailand Law Firm of the Year Award 2016 by Chambers Asia-Pacific. The winner of this year’s award will be announced at Chambers Asia-Pacific’s annual ceremony and dinner, which will take place at The Fullerton Hotel in Singapore on April 8.