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Women of Color: A Study of Law School Experience

By NALP Foundation and the Center for Women in Law

This study looks at the fundamentally different experiences of law students when it comes to racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and provides information about how these differences may impact their professional opportunities.

For questions about the report, please contact centerforwomeninlaw@law.utexas.edu or info@nalpfoundation.org.

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A Guide to Creating Chinese-Language Trademarks

By Joseph Simone, Partner, and Christopher Smith, Partner, Simone Intellectual Property Services

This article provides a holistic overview of the need to create and register trademarks in the Greater China region. It also poses questions that should be considered before developing the trademarks, as well as exploring the various linguistic considerations that should be taken into account, due to the numerous oral dialects used through China.

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Guiding your Organisation in Supporting Social Justice Issues

By Lori Middlehurst, APAC Employment Law Lead, Salesforce, Nick Willets, Board Director (Volunteer), John Mac Foundation, and Vered Keisar, VP and GC, ResMed

In a time where social justice issues are attracting greater awareness, it is important to recognise how in-house counsel area uniquely positioned to guide their organisations in supporting these important issues.

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Addressing Conflict Without Tanking your Diversity Program

By Lori Middlehurst, APAC Law Lead, Salesforce

Conflict, which is a positive by-product of diversity, must be expected and welcomed in today’s innovative, diverse workplace. Diversity of thought is increased in the more diverse workplace, and while most Australian companies look for ways to increase diversity, they may struggle if the inherent conflicts get out of hand.

This article appears in the Australian Corporate Lawyer, Volume 30, Issue 1 - Autumn 2020

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Trade Secrets: Legal Framework and Best Practices for Enforcement (United States)

By Joel Bush, Partner, Allen Garrett, Partner, and Ben Richardson, Associate, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

This ACC Guide provides an overview on trade secrets in the United States. It will explain the legal framework that in-house counsel can use to inform, protect, and provide guidance when dealing with trade secrets, intellectual property usage, and what you company might face in attempting to protect certain information.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Sample Exit Interview Form

By Joel Bush, Partner, Allen Garrett, Partner, and Ben Richardson, Associate, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

In this Sample Exit Interview Form, a United States Company is categorizing access to tools and information from the former employee.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Sample Trade Secret Policy

By David Chambers, Senior Counsel, Smith & Nephew, and Rosaline Oskanian

In this Sample Trade Secret Policy, in-house counsel can review informative language about trade secrets and how to define them for potential new employees in the United States.

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IP after Brexit: Are my IP rights still protected?

By ONC Lawyers

This article explores the complex nature of the Brexit withdrawal process and the importance for all intellectual property (IP) owners to monitor any and all updates and to take immediate action to ensure the protection of their IP rights.

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