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This chapter provides an overview of the legal, regulatory and market developments in asset management across Europe.

Learn about the UAE's Federal Decree Law No. 37 of 2021 on the Commercial Register, which reintroduced the concept of a centralized companies registry for businesses operating in the United Arab Emirates.

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

A short briefing regarding the note issued by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) setting expectations of applications for senior compliance roles in authorized and registered firms.

This article focuses on core types of intellectual property frequently used on a global basis.

The purpose of this brief note is to help market participants make contingency plans where the political crisis involving Ukraine results in sanctions and embargoes, exchange controls, expropriations and the break up of Ukraine. It focuses in particular on the legal impact these events might have on financial contracts, such as bond issues, bank loan agreements, deposits and investments. It does not deal with wider political and economic consequences, such as the impact on a country’s economy and its banking system.

Legal Operations Job Description Compilation

Keep in mind the limits of legal privilege under Victorian and English laws, in light of decisions issued by the Victorian Supreme Court in 2022.

Implications of US Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization for employers in the United States

This article discusses European Data Protection Board report's list of recommendations for data protection officers in the European Union.

Learn about several aspects of compliance with state laws and regulations, including labor and employment aspects to setting up operations in a state, including minimum wage issues, IC v employee and "founder's syndrome;" and regulatory aspects, including sales tax exemptions, lobbying and campaign finance regulations.

Michael McCoy works for the global technology distributor Avnet, Inc. He currently serves as vice president and corporate secretary, providing oversight for corporate governance, financing, securities regulation, subsidiary maintenance, employee benefit plans, insider trading policies and stock repurchases. Read this article to learn why McCoy was honored with a “Rising Star of Corporate Governance” award from the Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership at Columbia Law School.

This briefing explores some of the key themes that we are seeing in trade secrets disputes in the UK and across the EU.

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 InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of restraints of trade, monopolies and abuses of market power in China.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide of data protection rules and principles, right to access personal data or object to its collection in Hong Kong.

Learn about three United States cases that have compounded risks to businesses collecting biometric information without consent.

This article discusses the UK Financial Conduct Authority's guidance setting out next steps to enhance sustainability reporting by listed companies.

309 Career Planning for the Legal Department

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Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better

Since the 2008 economic collapse, many in-house counsel have found themselves in transition (and typically not of their own accord). Instead of picking up a new hobby, why not hone the skills you already possess? This article provides six suggestions for keeping your legal skills active while in a transitional role.

This is a sample company social media policy.

​​​​​​​This article discusses the UK Government's move to strengthen reporting requirements as part of its plans for audit and corporate governance reform.

Now that some of the hype and uncertainty around the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has settled, and data privacy and protection has become an integral part of our personal and professional lives, we can take some time to reflect on some of the aspects of data privacy legislation that are required for organisations to be compliant. No organisation operates in isolation, and organisations generally require some assistance or services from third parties in their day-to-day operations.

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

This material focuses on learning the makeup of an effective compliance program. Specific information discussed includes the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and their application to corporate compliance programs, and understanding the consequences of not having a robust compliance program.

602 - Technology Tools for Small Departments-Beyond Email & Word

Learn how the German Civil Code was updated as of January 1, 2022 as a result of implementation of the Sale of Goods Directive and the Digital Content and Services Directive.