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

Building upon the lessons learned in Part I (Session 911), faculty will further discuss the practical application of financial decision making practices to your everyday work. Faculty will also explain important analytical tools that indicate whether a new project will create value, such as: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period and Economic Value Added (EVA).

Employees are the front line of your information security defense. While technological protections are essential (for example, antivirus software, firewalls, spam filters, etc.), none are as effective as a vigilant end user. These are checklists of measures of which every user should be aware.

In-house counsel at brand-owning companies are already well aware of the importance and value of any major company trademark but often lack a consistent policy for handling less critical marks. Third-party infringement of a lesser mark can still cause significant headaches. Prevent the nightmare situation of infringing on someone’s prior trademark, which can result in litigation, lost inventory and more.

This document is intended to provide non-profit staff with guidelines to eliminate any confusion concerning the use of social media.

This program will explain the most common pitfalls that manufacturers and service providers face with uniform “global” warranty terms and conditions. The program will address aspects relating to public policy rules, choice of law issues and logistic problems of global warranties, as well as provide recommendations on how to draft global warranty terms and conditions.

Is your company acting within US import and export laws, fulfilling the legal obligations that fall under them? As the company's legal expert, in-house counsel needs to make sure that the company understands and complies with the many laws associated with this aspect of business.

These guidelines cover all social media platforms - technologies that enable social interaction.

This brief resource (Top Ten) outlines a list of ten practical suggestions for truly effective management of outside counsel spend.

This is an article on lawyers and leadership from the American Bar Association Center for Professional Responsibility, Standing Committee on Professionalism
2010 Volume 20 No. 3.

Provides comprehensive overview of Caterpillar's internal pro bono structure. Includes guide to how program was set up, how it is run, and some logistical/ethical issues Caterpillar encountered.

This article deals with how to succeed at M&A work for in-house attorneys who have little experience in the subject.

This Top Ten provides a brief overview of some of the most attractive reasons a foreign investor should take into consideration when deciding to invest in Romania. From a business standpoint, information on the following areas could raise the interest of a potential investor in Romania.

In-house counsel in the U.S. are moving from state to state now more than ever. If you are going to work as in-house counsel in a state where you are not licensed, what do you need to consider?

This article provides general counsel suggestions of what to do with an information management system after its in place.

As companies expand their activities in the European market, the time may soon come when, in order to practice, the "transnational in-house lawyer" will have no choice but to seek transnational training and licensing. Despite efforts to create a "single European legal market" for EU lawyers, licensing remains quite difficult for US attorneys. But the rewards are great. This article provides practical information on how US lawyers should proceed in order to get licensed in the EU.

This Australia-focused article highlights that an employee who causes their employer damage misusing social media will more than likely lose their job – however in some circumstances they may also be liable for financial losses their employer incurs as a result of their actions.

This is a sample escrow agreement where the company provides flexible, comprehensive escrow services that generate the type of agreement that gives their customers the right level of protection in each unique situation.

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 article explains some common misconceptions around information sharing in the workplace and guidelines for educating employees on the responsible use of content concerning copyright.

This short resource lists common misconceptions around copyright and information sharing in the workplace (with a focus on US law), and guidelines for educating employees on the responsible use of content.

At this point, it’s hard to say whether privacy should be placed on the endangered or the extinct species list. Here’s how to ensure your company’s privacy policies help customers and other stakeholders really understand what they’re agreeing to give up.

This Quick Overview deals with the Federal Trade Commission's marketing guidelines for businesses who use social media to advertise their goods or services in the United States.

The global legal landscape of the cannabis market can be confusing. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about global regulations, state of the industry, the basics of the market and more. Meritas produced this resource in 2019.

Depending on state law, making an employment decision based on off-duty conduct may be viewed as employment discrimination. Before throwing out the ashtrays, learn which legal issues must be addressed when implementing a “no smoking” ban on new hires.