The reach of U.S. Unfair Competition Acts (UCA), which have now been passed in more than 36 states, has expanded to affect many Thai businesses, according to an article appearing in today’s edition of the Bangkok Post. The article, “Thai Shippers Warned of Illegal Software Penalties,” detailed the impact and significance of this legislation. It also looked ahead to the possibility that this type of legislation may soon spread to other jurisdictions, including Canada, Australia, and the European Union.

In the 2013 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, nine practitioners from Tilleke & Gibbins have been honored for their work on behalf of clients in Thailand and Vietnam. The following lawyers were recognized as leading individuals in their practice areas in Thailand:

A Thai exporter has been fined due to its use of illegal software in the production of goods for the U.S. market, according to reports in both the Bangkok Post and The Nation.

On November 22, 2012, the Euromoney Legal Media Group will hold its second annual Asia Women in Business Law Awards at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel in Hong Kong. Again this year, Tilleke & Gibbins stands amongst a leading group of law firms that will be recognized for their commitment to the advancement of women. The firms will be judged on a range of factors, predominately initiatives for gender diversity, innovation, mentoring, talent management, and female leadership within each firm.