In spite of the close economic relationship between the United States and Canada, there are a number of cases every year in which US companies have broken Canadian law, largely due to misunderstandings about those significant differences between the US and Canadian legal systems. This article discusses the need to strategically plan in advance as a means of avoiding such misconceptions and mistakes.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in the Netherlands.
Learn about January 2022 developments relating to the marketing of cryptocurrencies in the United Kingdom.
That first year as general counsel can be pretty rough. But when it comes to Canadian law, there are some things you don't have to learn the hard way.
United States-based in-house counsel may sometimes find themselves asking questions regarding common contractual limitations of liability, their international enforcement, and whether there are any exceptions to such enforceability. The authors provide answers to each of these questions, and more.
Many universities and research institutions are burdened with outdated, flawed intellectual property policies. This article identifies many of the obstacles facing faculty, technology transfer professionals and legal department staff members as they revamp old policies.
The European Court of Justice issued a ruling on time-keeping requirements that will affect all employers in the European Union. Learn how your company can adjust its time-keeping strategies and overcome any associated challenges.
A multijurisdictional overview of how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) trends influence pensions.
Make sure you know how to conduct an informal investigation properly to avoid adding to the problem.
In-house counsel are encouraged to do more with less, but how does that mantra work with dual roles? As with so many factors at play in the legal world, it’s complicated.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding fintech across a range of jurisdictions.
This multi-jurisdictional guide is designed to provide insight into the practicalities of M&A, highlighting market trends and legal developments as well as practical and strategic considerations.
The General Counsel Excellence Report highlights <br />the growing commercialization of the role and the <br />increasing opportunities for savvy corporate counsel.
Would you love to have the data and statistics promised by TBB but can’t bear the thought of the pains of implementation? This article is for you.
In recent years, non-compete agreements have been a hotly contested topic in the employment space. While legislative proceedings are underway regarding the enforceability of these agreements, employers should be prepared for the possibility that state appellate courts may significantly change the law with little warning.
The threat of antitrust litigation, both through government action and civil suits, is very real. Can your employees recognize an antitrust red flag when they see one? How do you train an employee about a complex legal topic that has real-world implications to the company as well as him or her personally? This session will review the increasing enforcement trends regarding antitrust compliance both in the United States and abroad, provide real tools for you to incorporate into an antitrust compliance program in your company, and touch on international antitrust developments. This program will emphasize what employees need to know (certainly not statutory code numbers!) and how to communicate antitrust principles to your employees in a meaningful manner. The session will include an abbreviated real employee training: Can you answer the antitrust scenarios put to your employees?
Managing outsourcing relationships and negotiating technology solutions can prove to be difficult for in-house counsel, especially if they are brought into the process too late to be effective. This article discusses the benefits of adding counsel to the acquisition team early on in order to immediately influence the direction of the negotiations and ensure a more effective outcome for the client.
For companies with a substantial dependence on new technology, the prospect of patent infringement litigation poses a significant threat to corporate success and even company viability. Use these suggestions to help identify and minimize your risks.
A sample contract drafting and review checklist for a company's Procurement Services to use as a review tool / contract playbook, to aid in protecting the company's interests in contractual matters.
This profile explores how ten law departments have used electronic billing to increase awareness of outside legal spend and transform the ways in which they manage outside counsel.
When doing business in a foreign country, choosing a law firm and an individual lawyer is one of the more important decisions. Using the example of the German legal market, this article demonstrates that simple referrals and law firm directories do not provide sufficient determinative guidelines. Learn more about how to develop best practices for your corporation so that selecting a law firm in a foreign jurisdiction is as painless as it is important.
It was the talk of the legal world: Siemens' agreement to a $1.6 billion settlement with the US and German authorities. Investigate what went wrong and what lessons can be gleaned.
Since m-payments attract a variety of service providers, the consumer protection obligations vary across the ecosystem. As a result, not all m-payments in Canada are protected equally. By bringing a new medium as well as new business models and participants into the market, m-payments could pose new risks for consumers and could alter the application of the existing consumer protection framework.
This Top Ten presents practical tips for preparing and managing a software audit in the United States.
Many businesses and organizations use public cloud services. In-house counsel can play a key role with the business through the selection, negotiation, and implementation of such solutions. This Top Ten includes key practical tips drawn from experience as in-house counsel.
Although manufacturing medications in China might seem desirable, possible risks associated with production and importation of drugs and ingredients is cause for major concern. If your company lacks appropriate training and oversight, it could face civil and criminal penalties, and product liability litigation. This article analyzes current regulations, potential liability and the steps manufacturers should take to protect themselves.
This QuickCounsel lists ways to bring your global legal team together.
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