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This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor Forum, addresses whether an employer needs consent from its employees to use employees' photos taken at the employer's offices or events.

This QuickCounsel provides a brief overview of the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission's Resource Guide to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Includes tips on the dangers of FCPA liability, the importance corruption due diligence, and various trends at the DOJ and SEC.

Is Microsoft SharePoint for you? In this article, Nanci Tucker evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the software, applying her firsthand experience as a means of providing valuable advice for in-house counsel.

In October's Careerparth, Bill Mordan reminds us of the shortcomings of the data that today's executives possess.

Of all the drafting problems in-house counsel face, preparing a right of first refusal (ROFR) clause may seem low risk. Behind its seeming straightforwardness, however, lurk key questions that -- if not conscientiously addressed in the drafting process -- could lead you and your client to costly and time-consuming litigation.

This article focuses on the challenges involved in the discovery phase of litigation when dealing with foreign companies. Understand what obstacles can impede the discovery process and what legal measures, if any, may be taken to avoid these complications.

Discusses things that you can do to better your chances of getting that coveted seat on the board of directors.

In an effort to gain accounts of how our members balance these roles, ACC Docket interviewed five in-house counsel who also serve in a compliance function at their companies at the 2011 Annual Meeting. Read what they had to say about department set-up, conflicts of interest and skillsets needed in each role.

This is a sample agreement regarding the purchase of membership interests.

If your company decides to establish a business presence in another<br />country by partnering with a local firm, what considerations come into play in structuring and implementing a joint venture with the local partner? This program will examine the practical considerations relating to structuring the joint venture and negotiating its key terms,<br />including management control provisions and mechanisms to exit the joint<br />venture, seconding or transferring employees to the joint venture and cultural considerations in dealing with your local partner.

A presentation on how to manage your time in the technology age.

The following article is a primer for the U.S.-trained human resources manager tasked with handling a pan-European reduction in force ("RIF") for an American company. It sets out the key elements of a RIF plan, concisely overviews the European legal landscape, addresses seven key issues concerning collective dismissals in six European countries, and provides country-by-country guidance on those issues. If, for example, you do not want one of your company's directors to land in a French jail because you did not follow the correct procedures concerning the collective dismissal of your company's Avignon-based workers, then this article is for you. The article is certainly not a substitute for personal advice from in-house counsel geared to the particular matter at hand, but should help lay the groundwork for an effective RIF plan.

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

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in the British Virgin Islands.

This publication includes a series of profiles of in-house lawyers in Australia, tracing their career pathways since graduation and highlighting the career decisions that have led to their in-house career. By highlighting these individuals, ACC aims to showcase the dynamic career opportunities offered by an in-house legal career.

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 Canada.

Protect your clients’ interests in horizontal and vertical agreements under the new EU competition law.

This sample provides some basic but important guidelines to help you as you deal with the changing world of gathering and reporting news, and to provide additional guidance on specific issues.

This QuickCounsel is a comprehensive guide that clearly defines what constitutes workplace bullying - and outlines how employers should respond to it.