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In this 5 May 2016 presentation, in-house counsel will learn about the "minefields" of software patents.

This resource covers the important aspects to consider when doing business in Singapore.

For in-house counsel, executive presence is best described as creating a consistent long-lasting impression over time by the manner in which a lawyer expresses him or herself and engages others. This article will explain how to make your presence known at the executive level.

This article explains whether private-sector employers are required to acknowledge federal holidays and provide premium holiday pay, it highlights Juneteenth National Independence Day and provides ways for companies to celebrate the holiday, and it summarizes federal contractor holiday pay requirements and religious accommodation obligations.  Finally, this article underscores the importance of a holiday pay policy, identifies “do’s and don’ts” for holiday parties, and sets forth public-sector employer holiday pay requirements. 

This brief resource (Top Ten) outlines the top considerations for existing ASTM standards for environmental due diligence, their intersection with the law and the advent of new standards.

This article, the first in a series that will examine and profile-through the eyes of in-house counsel-companies' "best practices," highlighting ideas that you can borrow while implementing your own compliance plan concerning corporate governance.

Problems and disputes can happen at any organization. Being in-house counsel means you have to create the right environment to overcome these issues. In this article, learn how to create the right organisational structure for you company and more.

Claims against in-house lawyers remain relatively rare but not as rare as they once were. In this article, in-house counsel can learn about some recent cases in which counsel has been sued and how to protect themselves and their company against these issues.

Arbitration can often be viewed as something standardâ€"a process that comes up only during contract negotiations. Learn how to look at dispute resolution from the viewpoint of contractual arbitration, understanding that arbitration agreements can be customized to meet almost any contractual requirement.

Includes a checklist with seven main points to remember when tailoring your arbitration agreement. Also includes sample ADR contract language.

Your company has one opportunity to make a good or at least a competent first impression to promptly defuse a situation. You can use the media effectively to present balanced facts to the public following a crisis, to neutralize biased or inaccurate reporting and to improve your reputation. As in-house counsel, you should be involved on the front line from the beginning. This article shows you how to develop an effective media relations plan not only to minimize the negative, but also to accentuate the positive.

Part of risk management is managing the enterprise’s insurance coverage, submitting claims and getting claims paid. Insurance companies often avoid paying claims. You will learn: what the insurance companies’ obligations are with respect to claims adjusting; how to manage the process and maximize your recovery; insurer duties and the insured’s obligations; what to do when you get denials or reservation of rights letters; how the tri-party relationship of insurer, defense counsel and insured works; whether you can get in-house attorneys’ fees paid; and some creative ways to settle claims with insurers.

When in-house counsel think of negotiations, they generally think of a small room with professionals huddled around a table late, arguing their point. This article explains that it's more about negotiation than battling till the end.

In this article, the authors propose an operational definition of character, outline a set of plain-language dimensions of character that they believe to be relevant to organizational leadership, present results from a survey relating these dimensions to leader performance and outcomes, and describe the practical implications for leader character development in organizations.

In this guide, explore fundamental elements such as the regulatory body, registration and exemption requirements, securities marketing regulations, sponsor or agent engagement requirements as well as any disclosure requirements and relevant considerations when dealing with the diverse mix of societies, cultures and economies within the Asia/Pacific region.

The story of corporate compliance in 2017 is one where large corporations are being increasingly challenged about their conduct. Learn more about the impact this can have on you and your department.

Learn how Boards can be drivers of ESG in organizations.

In a time where social justice issues are attracting greater awareness, it is important to recognise how in-house counsel area uniquely positioned to guide their organisations in supporting these important issues.

What happens when an employee calls the CEO an incompetent jerk in front of others at your non-union company? Is he subject to disciplinary action? Explore the 12 NLRB rules that your employer - and you as their legal leader - should know.

It’s difficult enough when an integral employee decides to leave — clients must be maintained, coverage ensured and investor relations handled. this departure can become even more of a problem when confidential company information is misappropriated. Non-compete agreements are no longer enough to deal with such a situation; learn what to do in order to protect your business’s electronic secrets.

As hosting and participating in social media become the industry standard, companies must incorporate platforms and develop policies to safeguard rights and privacy. If this brave new world seems somewhat alien, implement these guidelines to navigate your company safely through the obstacles everyone’s worried about.

Many jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region have enacted, or are in the process of enacting, comprehensive data privacy legislation. Learn how this may impact your business.

Best Practices in Risk Assessment - presentation held in Sydney 17 May 2018.