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In this brief article, in-house counsel can learn about the two main provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and how it impacts their law departments within the the United States.

The Guide to the ACC Value Challenge in Europe is a user-friendly resource designed for both those who are just beginning to look at value in the in-house legal function, and those who have already made progress in delivering value.
Each chapter provides basic guidelines and a few more advanced approaches. Some chapters may be more useful to those just starting out on the ACC Value Challenge, and other chapters may provide greater benefit to those who are already leading initiatives to increase value from external or internal resources. The case examples included in the guide provide a range of beginning to advanced steps as well. <br><br>Download the PDF, or view the interactive digital edition at <a href="http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe">www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe </a>

Even if your company does not now have aircraft, the number of companies that do have aircraft is growing, especially because of security concerns since 9/11. Read this article to learn the major compliance issues that you need to consider in regards to your corporate aircraft.

Being sued for patent infringement can strike fear into the heart of the most seasoned in-house counsel. But some patent owners seek to resolve issues of alleged infringement outside of litigation, and this typically starts with a demand letter. Initially published December 2, 2022; republished March 30, 2023.

This article discusses how to handle workplace safety investigations by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

In late 2021, the Law Commission published a report concluding that the law of England and Wales can facilitate and support smart legal contracts without the need for reform. This article provides businesses, using or deploying smart legal contracts, a couple of significant caveats to consider.

While appearances may suggest that enterprise risk management (ERM) and governance risk and compliance (GRC) aim to solve for the same problems, they are arguably separate processes with different approaches and objectives. This session will review the differences between ERM and GRC approaches and assessments, and reveal how to identify which may be best suited to align with your company’s compliance program.

This check card is a printable resource with practical advice on how to avoid insider trading.

Learn about top developments and predictions in the TMT sector (Technology, Media, and Telecom) in China.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide of data protection rules and principles, right to access personal data or object to its collection in the United States.

Joint ventures ("JV") are a time-honored structure through which to develop real estate. This top ten offers considerations to increase the odds of a prosperous relationship.

An overview of the Discounted Cash Flow Model of asset valuation. The model relates the value of an asset to the present value of expected future cash flows on that asset, discounted back at a rate that reflect the riskiness of these cash flows.

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview on private acquisitions law and practice in Belgium.

because distributors are located in the middle of the supply channel, they face demands from both ends: intellectual property protections from the makers of a product and requests from those reselling it. This article looks at the types of relationships distributors typically have with vendors and purchasers, and offers advice on how to successfully navigate the squeeze.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the Switzerland market.

An interview with Nina Macpherson

This primer is a guide to Mergers & Acquisitions in Asia Pacific region.

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.

This supplemental material is an overview of FEC regulations & registrations.

Starting a business is easier than ever these days. But it's also easier than ever to get yourself into trouble. Practice these policies that help ensure the success of your new business.

This roundtable discussions of women in-house attorneys, representing a diverse range of seniority levels, industries and subject matter expertise, will discuss issues unique to women working in large corporations. Their insights will be of interest to a variety of ACC members, including women in-house attorneys seeking to climb the corporate ladder, in-house attorneys of both genders seeking to mentor women in their legal departments, women practitioners seeking to develop business with corporate clients, and male practitioners seeking to strengthen their relationships with the increasing number of female corporate executives.

This is a sample company employee handbook.