Read this article to gain insight into EU privacy restrictions and to evaluate how you can best avoid a situation of noncompliance with these data protection requirements.
James Wong discusses the importance of humor when building business relationships, and the differences between Chinese and Americans when it comes to cracking jokes.
Bruce Kuhlik, executive vice president and general counsel of Merck, explains what it takes to get a corporate pro bono program off the ground and to maintain people's commitment to it.
As the availability and popularity of social media spreads, corporate America is faced with the inevitability of its employers participating while in the workplace. This trend poses new risks in data security, information management and compliance challenges, while legal and IT teams are left with the task of adapting to the subsequent business and legal threats.
Corporations often use media to enhance their employees’ environment. Music can soothe or energize the listener, while movies can educate or inspire the viewer. However, no amount of relaxation or inspiration will protect you from being sued for copyright infringement. Learn when to license a performance or be prepared to face the music.
Rebecca Arvizu, senior counsel of Legal and Business Affairs for DTS, Inc. explains the most critical components in IP licensing based on her career experience.
What can in-house counsel do to help mitigate liability in the wake of a crisis and to help maintain the company's public reputation? James Nortz addresses this question in this must-read article.
Sometimes the best career advice can come from an overlooked source. This feature article points out how in-house counsel can use musicians as models for improving their careers and subsequently their companies.
Companies using third-party websites to promote growth enjoy many benefits: cheap, effective exposure; real-time consumer feedback and interaction; and relevancy in a changing market. there are risks, however, when marketing to social networks. Avoid the pitfalls and understand the legal issues lurking behind the walls and tweets.