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Columnist Bob Feldman describes ABC Metals & Recycling Co., Inc. v. Highland Computer Forms, Inc. as a means of illustrating issues that may arise in drafting contracts between businesses and in setting prices.

This Quick Overview provides an overview of the most recent developments in Colombian legislation regarding the emergence of financial services through virtual platforms under the technique known as fintech, especially the regulation on crowdfunding.

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) discusses the pros and cons of implementing a flat rate travel expenses policy as opposed to a reimbursement system, under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.*

This course explains your responsibility to report suspected violations of the securities laws and how to do so through our company's internal mechanisms, externally to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), or both.

The NLRB has upheld the following social media policy in its entirety. It remedies several deficiencies found in other policies. Notably, the NLRB determined that this policy is neither overbroad nor ambiguous; rather, it provides sufficient examples of prohibited conduct so that, in context, employees would not reasonably read the rules to prohibit Section 7 activity.

Branching out into other law fields can sometimes create internal dilemmas. In this article a member of In-house counsel explains why he made the switch from litigation to transactional law, the differences between the two, and how this career change was ultimately rewarding.

As companies become more global both in their thinking and practice, how do in-house counsel lead the way for success? In this article, learn how to integrate cultural understanding to better succeed in a new jurisdiction like Asia-Pacific.

A list of "things" corporate counsel throughout the United Stats were glad they knew or wish they had known when they first started. Includes topics such as contracts, employment, intellectual property, litigation, and corporate dynamics.

Before you expand your business internationally, consider exactly what your expansion goals are -- and what the legal and business landscape holds for you abroad. You will need to know exactly what sort of candidates you are looking to head your new legal department, decide on a reporting structure, set the relevant expectations, and of course be aware of cross-cultural differences in education and training.

This brief resource outlines helpful tips on how to select the correct international law firm for your company.

This resource from Latham & Watkins will help you navigate the US portion of a global IPO.

A perspective on mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2022 and 2023.

This article discusses domestic arbitration in Switzerland as it was governed by cantonal law, notably by the inter-cantonal Concordat on Arbitration of 27 March 1969 (the Concordat) which had been gradually ratified and implemented by all 26 cantons.

Admission to practice law in Switzerland takes several years. The candidate needs to obtain an undergraduate and a graduate law degree from a Swiss university, which can take five years. In order to become a lawyer, candidates must train for at least one year in Swiss law firms and tribunals, and they must also pass a bar examination on theoretical and practical aspects of the law. Switzerland-native Emmanuel Grand, some- what of an iconoclast, took the route less traveled, though no less rigorous.

This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals in China.

While the willingness to take on new tasks can be admirable, sometimes knowing when to let go can be just as necessary and admirable. Sometimes you need to let go in order to allow room for other experts to emerge and grow.

Learn about the implications of climate risk for the financial sector, financial risk, litigation, and greenwashing.

Since the United States is projected to lead the global economic recovery, the time is right for US corporations to consider establishing operations in new locations. And with Ireland being home to some of the world’s largest corporations, the Emerald Isle may not be such a bad idea. Read this article to learn what Ireland can do for you.

Learn about key developments in Canadian IP law in 2021.

I have always had a strong interest in business and financial topics, so in 2001 I decided to enroll in an MBA program while I completed a three-year commitment to the US Navy. For two long years I balanced a full load of legal cases as a JAG Trial Counsel while attending endless hours of classes at night learning about finance, accounting, and economics. Many days I wondered if it was all really worth it. I went to law school because I was always better with words than numbers. What was I doing now reading management books and studying complex financial problems?

This articles shows how content theft sites and malware are exploited by cybercriminals to hack into internet users' computers and personal data in the United States.

Learn ten tips to negotiate large corporate contracts more effectively. In this short article, Lydia Montalbano, Group Legal Counsel, CRH Nederland B.V., discusses key strategies for effective negotiations, including in international situations where the negotiating parties are from different countries.

As local economies continue to stabilize, Angola and Nigeria are ripe with potential investment opportunities — particularly in the natural resources area. However, with new laws, immigration considerations and a legacy of corruption, in-house counsel must familiarize themselves with a variety of issues to ensure their clients’ success.

A study of in-house counsel performance conducted by the Australian and New Zealand corporate lawyers associations teases out the specific management practices that distinguish leading organisations from the rest. This article analyses three key areas that assist to drive efficiency and effectiveness in top performing law departments – strong staff support, project management, and outside counsel management. Published in the June 2013 issue of the journal of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association (ACLA).