The purpose of this comparative overview, covering 24 countries, is to provide employers with a comprehensive overview of each jurisdiction starting with the legal sources on salary and holiday pay, and includes an analysis of how income tax and social security contributions are calculated.
This article relays the importance of translating complex jargon into simple language so that counsel can be clear and transparent.
Corporations are facing new challenges in litigation due to the changes in case law, and the recently passed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP). This is changing corporate infrastructures and expanding SERVICES and technologies offered by electronic discovery providers. Read on to find out how this new landscape in litigation affects your job as in-house counsel.
The author recounts his search for a new position in the midst of the recession, imparting practical advice and lessons learned along the way.
No one can anticipate every bump in the road. If you take each crisis in stride, however, you can use the experience to prepare for the future. For instance, a career resilience plan can shorten recovery time and aid in transferring skill sets from one career path to another. Learn seven key components of any career resilience plan.
This brief focuses on issues that create additional personal liabilities for in-house counsel and defense counsel in general; the zealous representation, level of communication and overall relationship
of in-house counsel and their clients; and Document retention policies and the resulting liabilities for those who administer them.
Top ten tips for creating an effective pro bono program for your non-profit organization, which will offer tremendous support by augmenting your existing legal resources while easing budget constraints.