Research shows that highly engaged teams significantly outperformed those in the bottom quartile. Here’s how to increase collaboration and find the leaders who will drive the cause.
This is a sample introduction to a code of conduct policy.
This is a form promotional license agreement prepared from the perspective of a licensor looking to promote its brand by granting a license to a licensee to use the brand on its own products and “premiums” (e.g., give-aways) in connection with the promotion thereof.
Information and weblinks to exciting ACC programs
These are the official guidelines for social media if you're an employee or contractor creating or contributing to blogs, wikis, social networks, virtual worlds, or any other kind of social media
In spite of the close economic relationship between the United States and Canada, there are a number of cases every year in which US companies have broken Canadian law, largely due to misunderstandings about those significant differences between the US and Canadian legal systems. This article discusses the need to strategically plan in advance as a means of avoiding such misconceptions and mistakes.
This panel-driven session will discuss understanding your baseline contract management needs and the available alternatives, as well as how to successfully manage a full portfolio of non-disclosure agreements and whether document assembly is ‘worth it.’
In this article, in-house counsel can learn the pitfalls and signs of negative motivation from their fellow employees.
Tasked with managing the legal and ethical complexities related to growing their businesses, the role of the chief legal officer (CLO) continues to evolve. Today, CLOs frequently serve as key members of senior management teams, sharing responsibility for the development of business strategies that support overall growth. It is not uncommon to find the CLO directly involved in decision-making regarding evaluating new business opportunities, budgeting, hiring practices, technology, process management and change management.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a for international joint ventures, including preliminary notes, identities of the parties, financing and other joint ventures practicalities. These checklists are meant to review issues in a global context.
Learn about an Ontario law effective January 2022 the requires the implementation of written policies about electronic monitoring of employees (in companies with 25 or more employees).
Electronic execution and management of signatures, contracts and records is at the cutting edge of modern business practices. In-house counsel who implement this technology are helping to generate sales, reduce costs and improve internal governance practices. This article takes an in-depth look at electric contracting, including its evolution, legal enforceability and reputable transaction tools.
Investment in China has surged, particularly into the booming and reforming metropolis of Shanghai, drawn by a cost-effective workforce and a growing market. But U.S. investors still encounter legal difficulties when establishing, operating, and exiting from a China presence. Hong Kong has recently suffered from high costs and labor skill shortfalls and faces competition from Shanghai to be the leading center of business and finance in "Greater China." This article shows you how to help your company address these changes and reduce taxes through a regional structure of investments and operations by cherry-picking advantages from each city.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding corporate immigration across a range of jurisdictions.
Some topics discussed include a global overview of modern slavery and corporate supply chain compliance and more.
In this article, learn more about sports betting, the landmark case that stated sports wagering was unconstitutional and the impact of that ruling.
These Rules and Regulations provide participants (regulated persons) in the capital market with more precise notice of what is expected of them, what conduct will be sanctioned and also promotes fairness and equality of treatment among similarly situated persons.
This course will explain the Canadian federal legislation - the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)
On April 3, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it had reached a $6.5 million settlement with registered investment adviser (RIA) Senvest Management, LLC on charges related to the firm’s “widespread and longstanding failures to maintain and preserve certain electronic communications.”
This article analyze potential lessons learned from this latest off-channel communications SEC enforcement action.
Transborder disputes present special management challenges to in-house counsel because strategies and outcomes depend as much on culture as on legal systems. Your domestic case management system may not identify and cope with all of the cultural differences, and your outside counsel may not have cross-border experience to fill the gaps. This article presents a sampler of types of issues by which you can assess your needs in the complex transborder environment, offers a broad range of relevant and informative questions, illustrated with examples from the authorsÕ experience, and suggests how you can expand the transnational resources of your team.
Much of the litigation that global corporations face involves rapidly changing areas of the law that could affect shareholder earnings in a major way. In a high-stakes matter, therefore, your team of outside lawyers should include someone who is an expert at guiding a case through the appellate process.
The challenge for most legal departments today is daunting: Do it more, do it quickly, do it with fewer in-house staff, and, above all, keep costs down. Many law departments have come to appreciate that the cultivation of a staff of nonlawyers is as important-if not more important-than staffing corridors of offices full of JDs with sterling credentials. It's a lot less expensive, too.
An Australian man's case against Google for defamation is moving forward in Melbourne. The case deals with Google's search algorithm and results associate with the man's name.
As in-house counsel preparing for a “bet the company” transaction, it is important to address a number of issues with your outside M&A counsel as soon as possible. From assessing qualifications to filing with the SEC, the authors have compiled a roadmap to help you and your outside counsel navigate an M&A transaction successfully.
SEC Amicus brief Pacific v. Mayer (PIMCO v REFCO) filed 8/6/09
This list presents key issues to consider regarding joint venture and consortium agreements.
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