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In February 2022, the European Commission adopted a proposal allowing the European Union (EU) to indirectly regulate the affairs of non-EU companies that do business in the EU up to specified thresholds. This resource is an overview of why South African companies that export into the EU should take urgent note of the developments.
General counsel are expected to operate dynamically within organisations and innovate their function from a cost burden to a source of value. In this article, creative and innovative ways to show your value are discussed.
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.
This is a list of additional course materials dealing with the energy industry.
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.
Discusses how to realize some of the many benefits, including reducing legal costs, improving quality in legal services, producing better legal outcomes and restructuring relationships, that flow from strategic management ideas to legal functions.
The tools you need to be an efficient, effective corporate counsel.
Performing pro bono service can be challenging for the in-house attorney. Most pro bono service involves direct work with individual clients in need, and the usual client of the in-house attorney is a corporation or nonprofit entity. This article details the efforts of one corporate law department to create a successful pro bono program.
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).
In this article, learn more about sports betting, the landmark case that stated sports wagering was unconstitutional and the impact of that ruling.
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.
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.)
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.
This list presents key issues to consider regarding joint venture and consortium agreements.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted onthe Compliance and Ethics and Small Law Departments eGroups, addresses issues involving agreements and requests to adhere to contracting parties' codes of conduct. The issues discussed include third-party adherence to your code of conduct, conflicting codes of conduct, and code of ethics v. supplier code of ethics.
Given the close relationship between the United States (US) and Canada, it is common for commercial disputes with US origins to migrate north and take on cross-border dimensions. There are certain key considerations for in-house counsel to keep in mind once a dispute reaches Canada. All Canadian provinces except for Quebec follow the common law system, to which this article is limited.
This training course will help you recognize situations that raise internet use issues and assist you in dealing with these issues effectively. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)
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