Based on responses from 1,800 in-house counsel in 53 countries, the 2017 ACC In-house Trends Report covers trending topics such as the inside-outside counsel relationship, career mobility, professional development, department resource allocation, cybersecurity, professional privilege, and more.
Provides comprehensive overview of Caterpillar's internal pro bono structure. Includes guide to how program was set up, how it is run, and some logistical/ethical issues Caterpillar encountered.
This guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in the province of Quebec. Because of Canada’s federal structure, the authority to make laws and regulations is divided between the federal and provincial governments by the Canadian Constitution, although in some areas of divided authority both federal and provincial laws may apply.
This InfoPAK will discuss the role of a compliance program in a corporation’s organizational structure, the various options the corporation has when deciding who will lead the program, and the impact of each on the program’s operations.
ACC homepage poll results for the week of 3/7/2011 - 3/13/2011.
This ACC Value Practice piece describes how Nelson Mullins' Encompass works with clients and case counsel to provide national review counsel services using project management practices and value-based staffing and fee structures.
Respondents to the EMEA Legal Department Benchmarking Survey 2013 reveal the impact Europe’s continued economic downturn has had on legal department management.
A growing number of companies recognize the need to operate their legal function on a global basis, consistent with changes in their overall businesses. Still, the global law department remains an evolving concept in even the most advanced companies. The following materials provide guidance on the issues facing emerging global law departments and also are intended to assist a multinational corporation navigate the process of establishing a more effective global legal group.
This InfoPAK is designed to assist in-house counsel in the design and execution of internal investigations. It discusses how to structure the investigation, manage documents, conduct interviews, and communicate about the investigation with third parties, such as auditors and regulators. This InfoPAK also provides guidance on specific topics such as the risks associated with cross-border investigations, indemnification and insurance, and maximizing the investigation’s privilege protections.
This InfoPAK is designed to provide corporate counsel with a general overview of intellectual property and to suggest useful practices for the handling of intellectual property in the corporate setting.