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Have you ever received a surprise invoice from a software supplier issuing an audit that you mistakenly agreed 
to? If you haven’t, you will. In an effort
 to combat this growing trend, in-house counsel should modernize their software management processes, and negotiate the terms of any audit clause to protect both the business and the budget.

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 Kingdom (England and Wales).

A sample agreement for the transfer of shares between a Bulgarian and a German company.

Motor vehicles are substantial sources of pollutants that cause smog and contribute to climate change. Taking a cue from California, which has always been at the forefront of fuel regulations, this interactive session will review the current rules affecting mobile sources, particularly transportation fuels. Faculty will then examine the various business risks and opportunities presented by alternative fuels programs and advanced vehicle technology programs. How are low carbon fuel standards credits different from renewable identification numbers? Are fuel cell vehicles the same as electric vehicles? How can companies take advantage of these rules and programs?

A presentation on how to open offices in foreign countries.

The goal of this paper is to provide assistance to corporate counsel in planning, managing and conducting internal investigations.

Discusses the pivotal issues and re-evaluates the unauthorized practice of law in light of the California Supreme Courts Birbrower decision.

. This course will help you (1) recognize legal and ethical issues as they arise in the workplace, (2) respond appropriately to those issues, and (3) perform your jobs with the utmost integrity. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

This is a list of documents to support third-party litigation financing.

"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.

These guidelines are designed to communicate with investee companies regarding the objectives of engagement activities and to facilitate a better understanding of preferred terms of engagement.

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 article provides practical antitrust compliance tools for SMEs and larger companies.

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.

Working with your Marketing Team - presentation held in Perth 9 March 2017.

Your company recently made a strategic acquisition. Now, the CEO has advised you that he and the board have decided to divest and sell the European subsidiaries in order to focus on the group’s core business. As general counsel, you must prepare a share purchase agreement for each subsidiary, and local law governs M&A in every country. What do you do?

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

Learn about key developments and perspectives regarding class actions in Europe.

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.

The "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals.

The Australian In-house Legal Counsel Pro Bono Guide, and provides detailed insights for the in-house profession. It includes case studies of pro bono legal services provided by some of Australia’s top organisations and guidance on how to create an effective in-house pro bono program.

This guide builds on a previous 2013 publication.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in Germany.