This articles describes the evolution of the roles of general counsel (GC) in Germany. Because of the need for German companies to respond to different challenges and business needs, GCs now serve more multi-faceted roles in contrast to their United States counterparts. In addition to providing legal insight as lawyers, GCs in German companies also have more executive roles, even acting as business managers.
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses whether"indemnify" has the same legal implication as "defend and pay" in EULA negotiations with software providers. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Intellectual Property Committee and the IT, Privacy & eCommerce Committee ACC Networks.
This article focuses on the second of the three principal types of transaction structures used in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), an Asset Purchase, and discusses specific issues and attributes of Asset Purchase deals, and in section III, reviews the common elements of Asset Purchase Agreements, the main transaction document used to put an Asset Purchase deal together. Following the discussion are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the purchase or sale of a business: what to do, and what at all costs not to do.
607 - Best Practices in Tracking Environmental Law Worldwide
Tips from ACC's past chairman of the board on raising the mundane label of compliance to the elevated status of exemplary corporate behavior.
Learn about Hong Kong current law, proposed law, risks, and law enforcement related to crowdfunding.
You give your sales manager daily updates but still hear that the contract you are negotiating with a customer is “stuck in legal.” You work incredibly hard but don’t seem to be getting results. The successful in-house lawyer knows how to meet his or her clients more than halfway. Knowing the right way and right time to reach out to, work with, and serve your business clients will drive your effectiveness, enjoyment and success as an in-house lawyer. This program for new and experienced in-house counsel will teach you how to move beyond pure legal analysis and into the advanced do’s and don’t’s of in-house practice: knowing your business and its goals, using advanced communication skills and picking your battles. The tips, tools and techniques presented will allow you to align with your business leaders while ensuring you hew to your core mission with integrity.
By using this LOI, a foreign investor can outline its intention to purchase all or part of the registered capital in a domestic Chinese company that is not listed and may have subsidiaries. An LOI is also often referred to as a heads of terms, term sheet or memorandum of understanding. The LOI China is drafted for a single buyer and a single seller. It includes legally binding provisions relating to the exclusivity of negotiations and costs, and assumes that a confidentiality agreement has already been entered into. It has been drafted from the perspective of the foreign buyer and assumes that Chinese law applies.
Learn how to develop a strong training program that prevents misconduct, improves employee morale, strengthens alignment with core values and promotes ethical behavior.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of restraints of trade, monopolies and abuses of market power in the European Union.
This article delves into the evolving landscape of social media investigations, covering best practices, legal frameworks, and strategic solutions to help employers conduct effective fact-finding and manage their workforce in the digital era.
In preparation for future innovation, in-house counsel should consider both the risks and the rewards of advancement to keep the company up to speed with the of the Internet of Things (IoT).
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.
We are in the midst of a technological revolution — the information revolution. Yes, technologically, the information revolution is in full swing, but in the legal field, we are experiencing the pains of technological evolution.
This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).
This article focuses on the third of the three principal types of transaction structures used in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Mergers, which means not a generic kind of business combination, but “statutory Mergers” executed pursuant to one or more states’ merger statutes, in which one company merges into another. Following the discussion are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the purchase or sale of a business: what to do, and what at all costs not to do.
A selection of informative resources on lobbying activities at the US federal and state levels.
This article explains how in-house counsel can advise their clients who desire to terminate international distributors and agents.
FCA policy statement PS22/8 “Protecting investors in authorised funds following the Russian invasion of Ukraine” sets out emergency measures to deal with the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on authorised funds and retail investors, and came into force on 11 July 2022.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in the United Kingdom.
The straight line may result in the shortest distance, but it is not always the best path. Your company wants to sell its products in Nicaragua, but learns it is less expensive and burdensome to import its products through Guatemala. How about setting up an insurance underwriter in the European Union? Most people think London would be the best location, but setting up the underwriter in Malta, with less cost and regulation, can get your company started and running more quickly. A panel of experts will discuss different approaches on how to enter international markets by using international treaties and agreements.
A brief overview of forum selection clauses in Europe, including statutory limits, international limits, and their use in international transactions.
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