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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 South African market.

In this article, the DOJ released new policy guidance regarding its intent to incentivize changes in corporate culture by investigating and/or prosecuting culpable individuals.

The threat of violence is all too real – at the office and factory, and in the US and in foreign countries. Whether it is a disgruntled or mentally unstable employee or trespasser, or a politically based attack against a company where the attackers are bent on harm or kidnapping, general counsel and other executives must ensure that they are following best practices to protect their workforce and workplace.

The draft guidelines for applying US antitrust laws to merger investigations depart from prior guidance and seek to roll back decades of legal precedent on merger enforcement. In this Client Alert, Latham attorneys highlight the key takeaways and the most significant developments in the new guidelines for companies considering strategic M&A opportunities.

For companies with a substantial dependence on new technology, the prospect of patent infringement litigation poses a significant threat to corporate success and even company viability. Use these suggestions to help identify and minimize your risks.

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses which department within a company handles US immigration work. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.

A sample contract drafting and review checklist for a company's Procurement Services to use as a review tool / contract playbook, to aid in protecting the company's interests in contractual matters.

This Top Ten presents practical tips for preparing and managing a software audit in the United States.

This Wisdom of the Crowd addresses issues of conducting due diligence background investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and similar international legislation.

Collaborative and joint development arrangements can provide valuable economic and strategic opportunities to both parties. With careful intellectual property planning, collaborative development activities can be used to gain access to IP at a lower cost than developing or purchasing these assets while providing an opportunity to generate income from and open new markets for existing IP assets. The panel will review different types of collaborative agreements and discuss the related business and legal issues. Faculty will discuss strategies and best practices for developing and implementing a program and practical guidance for drafting and negotiating agreements to maximize IP value and achieve win-win outcomes.

This QuickCounsel lists ways to bring your global legal team together.

Rob Lavet describes how in-house attorneys manage their staffs.

A review of the most impactful ways in-house counsel are using big data, including predicting legal costs and case outcomes, compliance, and privacy.

Maybe you think you don’t have the skills you need to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit organization. You do. Everything you need to know you learned years ago. So let’s talk about what you know and how you can apply it.

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

Conducting discovery efficiently and effectively can significantly reduce litigation costs and enhance the chances for successful dispute resolution. This panel discussion will deal with discovery best practices, including litigation hold management, recent changes to the discovery portions of the US Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and techniques for managing and reducing the costs of discovery.

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.

This case law seeks a reversal ofthe singular, unprecedented, split decision issued by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("TTAB" or "Board"), which ordered the cancellation ofsix federal trademark registrations containing the word "Redskins," as used in connection with the Washington, D.C. professional football team, on the ground that these trademarks "may disparage" Native Americans.

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

Learn about the central bank digital currencies ("CBDC") considered by the central banks of several countries.

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.