Marking an unprecedented milestone in the fight against unfair competition, a state attorney-general in the United States has taken legal action against a Thai manufacturer that produced and exported products while using stolen IT to unfairly lower its operating costs and undercut competition.In October 2012, the Massachusetts Attorney General exercised her authority to enforce the state’s unfair competition law by requiring a Thai seafood processor to use licensed IT in its business operations. She announced a landmark settlement with the company.

The Use of Social Media in the Workplace provides overviews of the uses, risks, and benefits of social media in the workplace and its legal implications in multiple jurisdictions.

A common market for financial services will be one of the major components of the ASEAN Economic Community when it takes effect at the end of 2015. This will represent a significant change for securities regulation in Thailand, where the Securities and Exchange Act, subject to some exceptions, places substantial restrictions on the offering of foreign securities in Thailand.

The Minister of Labor has issued a new Ministerial Regulation under the Labor Protection Act, which extends certain protections to domestic workers (i.e., housemaids and nannies). The Ministerial Regulation came into force on November 9, 2012.This article provides an overview of the new regulation and guidance to employers of domestic workers in Thailand to ensure that they are compliant with the new regulation.Holiday and Weekly Leave

The Thai government is searching for new solutions to battle intellectual property infringement on the internet, both utilizing existing laws and enacting new legislation. To this end, the Cabinet recently approved a draft of the proposed amendment of the Copyright Act which provides additional measures to copyright owners in combating online piracy.The Existing Legal Framework

Many people in Thailand are now focused on their personal investments. Investors want to know the products in which to invest and how to plan their finances. They are therefore increasingly turning to investment advisors. Given the increasing demand for these services, it is worthwhile to examine how investment advisors are regulated.

The 2012 edition of Distribution & Marketing of Drugs is a reference guide, covering 20 jurisdictions, for pharmaceutical companies, legal professionals, and marketing companies. Each chapter provides an overview of the legal systems and statutes in place relating to the distribution and marketing of drugs to consumers and businesses, covering all forms of promotion law, industry codes, and legal sanctions.

The 2012 edition of Distribution & Marketing of Drugs is a reference guide, covering 20 jurisdictions, for pharmaceutical companies, legal professionals, and marketing companies. Each chapter provides an overview of the legal systems and statutes in place relating to the distribution and marketing of drugs to consumers and businesses, covering all forms of promotion law, industry codes, and legal sanctions.