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This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom.

"But the lawyers signed off on it..." is a common refrain that in-house counsel hear about their duties. In this article, learn more about how to add value to your work through some due diligence practices.

As noted in a recent New York Times article, “there is a widespread belief that software and algorithms that rely on data are objective. But, software is not free of human influence. Algorithms are written and maintained by people, and machine-learning algorithms adjust what they do based on people’s behavior.” In an era where big data is used for decision-making purposes, the legal profession grapples with possible hidden bias and the need for greater transparency in the use of black-box algorithms. This session will explore data ethics and the need for its inclusion in information governance conversations within corporations as entities collect, use, and monetize client data. The session will explore C-suite transparency in connection with software used for insider threat monitoring and surveillance, making hiring decisions, and monitoring various forms of employee behavior.

This global resource presents overviews on the general regulation of insurers and re-insurers and requirements for foreign insurers and/or re-insurers to operate in different jurisdictions around the world.

Social media is a “hot topic.” It seems that everyone has an opinion on how to navigate this dynamic intersection of law and technology — including our regulators. It’s one thing to mitigate the risks, but it’s another to do so without alienating your workforce ... or your CEO. These advances in technology heighten threats to employers'' trade secrets, and other confidential and proprietary information. Coping with these realities is not made easier by laws that have not kept up with how people use technology in their private and working lives. In addition, emerging ethical traps, including enhanced employee privacy protections, ensnare employers and their attorneys as they attempt to deal with technology and employment-related issues. We’ll break through the noise and tell you what you really need to know as corporate counsel to keep your company compliant without getting in the way of business.

The expansion of global trade has been met with an increase in security concerns and aggressive enforcement of export-control laws. Learn the risks associated with the acquisition of an exporting company and how to get prepared if you are a seller or a buyer.

This resource covers the important aspects to consider when doing business in Singapore.

This guide provides in-house counsel, government agencies and private practice lawyers with a practical insight into cartel enforcement policy and procedure, including leniency/amnesty regimes, administrative settlement, sanctions and appeals.

Five thousand in-house counsel from 73 countries told the Association of Corporate Counsel what they thought about job satisfaction and career mobility in the recently published 2015 Global Census Report. As a member of the Brazilian corporate lawyers community for five years and an ACC member, I encouraged my compatriots to participate in the census.

General counsel know that the role of high-functioning legal teams has evolved. Simply managing risk, while still critically important, is not enough. General counsel and their teams are now expected to actively support their company’s strategy.

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding franchise across a range of jurisdictions.

Learn how privacy in the workplace is addressed legally and in practice in Brazil.

Learn strategies for in-house counsel and the legal department to plan and support the effective implementation of a records retention policy and schedule for the business. This in-depth guide presents key challenges regarding the execution of a records retention schedule, a comparison of different methods, strategies to get started, and tips on employee behavior change management and training, legacy paper and electronic disposition, addressing offsite records, and upgrading a records program to information governance.

Your company is on the brink of a major merger or acquisition and there isn't a lot of time to prepare a physical dataroom for the many documents involved. Why not create a virtual dataroom instead? This article looks at some of the benefits of going virtual - allowing your company advisers to review documents and saving you time.

Learn about the potential introduction of a digital Euro.

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The revolution has not only been televised - it's been beamed, emailed and scanned. Technological advancements aren't without their risks, however. The newest generation of tech-savvy workers, nicknamed the "Millennial" generation, face unprecedented exposure to security breaches. What risks does touch-button technology present? What strategies should in-house counsel wage to protect sensitive company information?

If the US national debt reaches the limit set by the US Congress, a question would arise whether there is a risk that the United States might default on its obligations. With this curated selection of resources, learn about the implications in terms of disclosures for public companies, the impact on government contractors, and other issues.

This article shows how jurisdictions compare internationally as a destination for inward investment.

When an employee parts ways with the company, it isn’t just a box of office decor that gets carried out the door: Any skills or information learned on the job is now potentially benefiting your competition. Many variables can affect the successful application of a non-compete agreement. This article explains how different countries handle non-compete agreements and what the alternatives are to protecting your company’s resources.

This is a sample code of ethical business conduct policy.

This multi-jurisdictional guide discusses legal issues, rules, and developments related to telecoms, media and internet. Topics covered include cybersecurity, interception, encryption and data retention.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in the European Union.

In-house counsel have amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to contend with, and the high costs of complying with them tend to come from the legal department's pocketbook. Learn about how to recover from the cost of ediscovery.

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding mergers and acquisitions across a range of jurisdictions.