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An concerning the unauthorized practice of law.

ACC's International Practice Almanac (IPA) is a unique and incredibly valuable tool, providing you with guidance on the crucial questions you need to answer before engaging in or retaining legal services in countries around the globe. Search the rules of practice, professional responsibility, bar regulation and privilege protection by country. IPA covers the regulation of the practice of law in these countries, including the US states and territories, the provinces of Canada, the member states of the EU, and a number of Asian/Pacific Rim jurisdictions.

The following Statement of Principles was endorsed by the National Center for State Courts General Counsel Committee and is commended to businesses and courts throughout the United States as a means of promoting jury service.

A severance agreement, in letter form, including a release and a covenant not to sue.

A letter from the Washington Metropolitan Association of Corporate Counsel (WMACCA) to the Virginia State Bar regarding the unauthorized practice of law. The WMACCA advocates for a carve-out allowing in-house counsel to provide legal counsel on law in other jurisdictions without violating professional responsibility rules.

Response to the request of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" or the "Commission") for feedback regarding the experiences of registrants and others in implementing the new internal control requirements under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("SOX").

An article reviewing the European Court of First Instance's Akzo Nobel v. Commission decision regarding attorney-client privilege between in-house counsel and corporate officers.

Federal Circuit Amicus Brief - Regents v. Affymetrix

83 FR 46681 - Notice of proposed rulemaking: Revisions to The Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status

Comment Letter in response to Hong Kong's Foreign Lawyers Registration Rules (“FLRR”) Amendments