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Crossing Back Into the U.S.? Expect Eyes on Your Devices

By Dawn M. Lurie and Leon Rodriguez (Seyfarth Shaw LLP)

Under U.S. customs and international laws, border agents have the legal authority to inspect, search, or detain any person, luggage, or merchandise coming into or leaving the country.

While searches of digital devices are still relatively rare, they are increasingly becoming more common at U.S. ports of entry.

This article discusses considerations for companies when employees carry sensitive data or confidential files during international travel.

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We Have a Winner (South Africa)

By Lara Jansen van Rensburg (Eversheds Sutherland)

Many businesses in South Africa make use of promotional competitions as marketing tools for their goods or services.

If you are considering conducting a promotional competition, or if you are a consumer participating in a promotional competition, the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”) should be carefully considered.

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EU’s Pay Equity Directive: 5 Key Points Employers Need to Know

By Nan Sato (Fisher Phillips)

Employers with operations in the European Union should ensure they are familiar with a pay equity directive aiming to close the gender pay gap that will soon come fully online.

This article discusses key issues including salary transparency, employee access to information, reporting requirements, and penalties under the directive.

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Top 10 Considerations in Helping Your Marketing Team Clear IP Hurdles

By Barry M. Benjamin, Partner (Kilpatrick), Michael W. O’Neill, General Counsel (Mainstream Engineering Corporation) and John C. Bush, Associate General Counsel (Lyric)

Creative advertising can drive revenue and build brand strength. This article discusses how the legal department can support marketing innovations.

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Artificial Intelligence Toolkit for In-house Lawyers

By Association of Corporate Counsel

Gain insights on key topics around artificial intelligence. Learn tips on boosting your knowledge and use of generative AI, developing and implementing an AI governance strategy, integrating AI into the legal department, meeting ethical obligations, protecting your organization's intellectual property, and addressing AI issues in vendor contracts.

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ACC Toolkits for In-house Lawyers

By Association of Corporate Counsel, with input from experienced in-house lawyers and other contributors

Learn and advance your career with practical checklists that feature insight from in-house lawyers and other experienced contributors. Topics: Essential Skills for New General Counsel; Career Advancement Skills; Well-being for In-house Lawyers; and Cybersecurity for In-house Lawyers.

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Cybersecurity Toolkit for In-house Lawyers

By Association of Corporate Counsel

Gain a baseline understanding of cybersecurity strategies. Learn tips on strengthening your organization's cybersecurity practices, training employees, preparing for data breaches, evaluating insurance policies, responding to cyber incidents, and addressing cybersecurity in contracts.

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Managing the Data Security Risks of Virtual Work

By Jackson Lewis P.C.

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked an exponential increase in remote work, as employers were forced to shut down offices with little notice and little opportunity to plan for the significant data security vulnerabilities of working from home. Post-pandemic, the virtual workplace likely will remain a permanent fixture of daily work life for many organizations. The challenge for employers that embrace a virtual work model will be to ensure the continued security of their data as new risks emerge.