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Learn about the importance of appropriate IP due diligence in transactions decision-making and risk-taking.

Tips on negotiating contracts in-house.

The relative peace and stability employers experienced between 2017 and 2021 ended abruptly with the new Democratic majority on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), new NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo’s pro-union policies, the Biden Administration’s labor initiatives and regulatory agenda and Congress’s legislative proposals favoring employees and increasing support and protection for unions.

The purpose of this document is to recommend best practices around the on-boarding of new outside attorneys.

Learn about the UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 allowing the UK government to scrutinize and intervene in acquisitions and investments in order to protect national security.

The liberalization of China’s distribution sector in recent years has opened a new range of choices for companies that are looking to sell their goods in China. No longer are companies required to use an uncoordinated network of domestic wholesalers. Firms now have the option to distribute products in China using international and Hong Kong-based logistics businesses, one of the many new domestic distributors in China, or to go at it alone. This interactive presentation will explore the significant issues in distribution and agency arrangements in China and Pacific Rim countries, and give you the information, tips and tactics you will need in order to advise your sales and marketing teams on effective strategies to address the complex legal and cultural issues raised by these types of arrangements.

In-house counsel can play a vital role in their company’s blockchain pilot program. And as a cross-functional advocate working with senior leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring smoother digital operations.

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

Hackers have been increasing their attacks on US companies, but there also are threats from inside companies by employees and contractors. This resource provides examples of common threats involving employees, such as phishing attempts, and explains the role of in-house counsel in addressing those threats.

Corporations that offer incentive stock options (ISOs) or maintain a tax-qualified employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) have an obligation to file returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and to deliver information statements to employees and former employees regarding the acquisition of shares under such arrangements. These filing obligations are intended to provide employees and former employees with sufficient information to enable them to calculate their tax obligations.

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.

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 Scotland.

Corporations are facing new challenges in litigation due to the changes in case law, and the recently passed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP). This is changing corporate infrastructures and expanding SERVICES and technologies offered by electronic discovery providers. Read on to find out how this new landscape in litigation affects your job as in-house counsel.

Compliance and ethics offices have become more popular, but does your client need one? This column offers thoughts to consider before making such an investment.

Read Bob Feldman's thoughts on a crisp force majeure contract provision.

Addresses the dangerous power that Kasky threatens to unleash on the business community and suggests how you, as in-house counsel, can stem the tide of this unwarranted expansion and help protect your company from having to defend against a meritless but costly lawsuit.

Learn about the French employment law issues regarding the employment status of workers who perform services using digital platforms.

The potential impact on commercial property post-pandemic is sizable. In this article, in-house counsel can learn practical tips about commercial leases and how to renegotiate one.

If you had only known you can learn everything you need to know about surviving the transition to in-house law practice from Duran Duran, The Breakfast Club, and Prince, you might have spent a lot more time at concerts than in the library during the 1980s, right? Phil Strauss translates the lessons in his guide to the facts of in-house life.

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 brief overview (QuickCounsel) shows the potential impact of bockchain on the mechanics of information exchange in bio/pharma Research and Development, and how this will change how we approach legal issues of intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer.

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 survey report provides key insights on the use of legal technology and its perceived effectiveness and limitations based on responses from 252 in-house counsel and legal operations professionals.

ACC homepage poll results for the week of 10/17/2011 - 10/23/2011.

What leading companies are doing with global law department design.