When there is credible evidence that senior corporate management has engaged in illegal activity, what is the responsibility of the chief legal officer (CLO)? Congress, through its enactment of the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 (SOX), has called upon CLOs in particular to be buffers against corporate abuse. This article addresses the limitations and failures of SOX, and suggests what can be done to empower CLOs.
Contract manufacturing involves negotiation between two parties: the manufacturer and the brand name owner. For commercial purposes, the arrangement works well. Each party is able to focus on their core competencies. However, when the lawyers sit down to hammer out the contracts, problems often arise. Three strategies can resolve contractual issues: the one-to-one contracting model, agreements in tandem, or a Joinder, which brings the contract manufacturer under the terms of the Master Agreement.
Would you purchase a car without taking it for a test drive? Would you proceed with an M&A transaction without conducting a thorough due diligence process? No, of course not; however, hasty individuals sometimes make foolish decisions. Learn the fate of MidSize Software Corporation, and consider these questions as you begin M&A due diligence.
Sales are everything in growing IT companies. This realization, plus seven crucial tips, can help new in-house counsel at IT companies become productive, valuable contributors more quickly.
This article identifies measures that you can take to confirm compliance and to minimize liability for your company in the event of a hazardous materials transportation release.
This article offers some considerations for manufacturers and distributors with products in Ontario and some practical suggestions for managing and avoiding expensive and reputation or relationship damaging product liability claims.
This Quick Counsel describes the Brazilian Consumer Protection Code which was created with the objective of balancing consumers relationships and to offer protection for those who consume. The Code aims to provide complete protection for the consumers, regulating behavioral and procedural aspects and stipulating rules for the market operation.
This CMS e-Guide contains an overview of international arbitration practice and chapters on the law and practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS Guide to Arbitration.
The George Washington University Paralegal Studies Program course description, including topics, objectives, agenda and readings.
A February 25, 2022 decree clarifies obligations of the Rixain law adopted in France in late 2021. Read some of the details in this article.
This material give recommendations on how to work with your external legal service providers to get the most out of their KM initiatives.
Overcriminalization — specifically, the rise in criminal sanctions for regulatory violations — increases the risk that either you or your company will face a criminal charge. This is, in part, due to countless new regulations and broad prosecutorial discretion. Learn how outside criminal counsel can reduce your exposure to unexpected sanctions.
Your computer department calls, saying, "There is a worm in our system! We have been hacked!" What do you do? Learn how to prepare for and react to intrusions when your company’s systems are attacked.
Learn about recent UK High Court decisions and their implications with regard to cryptocurrency disputes in England and Wales.
Social Media and the In-house Lawyer - Drawing the line and managing the risks - presentation held in Tasmania 22 February 2017.
Recent studies show that when we are part of a collective group (e.g., a group we have joined), we are far less likely to post unique, different or contrarian messages to that group.
This article discusses current issues and concerns for employers surrounding the use of arbitration to resolve employment disputes.
This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals in India.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in the United Kingdom, specifically England and Wales.
This is a sample privacy policy statement.
"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"
This is a global guide to anti-corruption legislation.
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