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This sample memorandum represents outside counsel memorializing certain actions taken by a client party in meeting any continuing preservation obligations it has under three legal holds, as well as documenting a new matter that potentially gives rise to further preservation obligations.

For the benefit of those who are new to-in house, various general counsel corporate counsel answered this question: What do you know now about being an in-house attorney that you wish you knew then on Day 1 of your corporate counsel career? Here are the Top Ten pearls of wisdom shared.

This QuickCounsel provides a brief overview of the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission's Resource Guide to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Includes tips on the dangers of FCPA liability, the importance corruption due diligence, and various trends at the DOJ and SEC.

An interview with Nina Macpherson

A review of United Arab Emirates law related to corporate governance, investment, incorporation, intellectual property, data privacy, real estate, and transferring shares.

Apart from incorporating a new company in Brazil, Brazilian law provides the possibility of a foreign entity to establish a branch to operate in Brazil. In this case, the branch of a foreign legal entity shall only start operating after the authorization from the Brazilian Federal Executive Branch has been granted.

This roundtable discussions of women in-house attorneys, representing a diverse range of seniority levels, industries and subject matter expertise, will discuss issues unique to women working in large corporations. Their insights will be of interest to a variety of ACC members, including women in-house attorneys seeking to climb the corporate ladder, in-house attorneys of both genders seeking to mentor women in their legal departments, women practitioners seeking to develop business with corporate clients, and male practitioners seeking to strengthen their relationships with the increasing number of female corporate executives.

This Guide developed by Latham & Watkins is a resource for public company executives and in-house counsel facing an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Check out this whitepaper developed by Foley & Lardner LLP to learn more about the top twelve trends in the digital assets space.

This article provides an overview and some insights into the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s key activities and priorities for 2021, which were announced on 23 February 2021 the ACCC’s Chair, Rod Sims.

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview on private acquisitions law and practice in Belgium.

Learn about the potential introduction of a digital Euro.

Your company is on the brink of a major merger or acquisition and there isn't a lot of time to prepare a physical dataroom for the many documents involved. Why not create a virtual dataroom instead? This article looks at some of the benefits of going virtual - allowing your company advisers to review documents and saving you time.

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General counsel have a lot on their plates, which means they sometimes don't pay as much attention to what the attorneys in various legal functions, including intellectual property, actually do. GC's can, on occasion, fail to pay enough attention to intellectual property and given today's economic realities and recent headlines, such failure can jeopardize careers and lower shareholder value. This article explores why paying more attention to your company's IP is so important.

As legal departments cut down on external spending, hiring freshman attorneys has become a popular, cost-saving alternative. Those freshman attorneys, however, may find that rushing into the corporate arena with little “real- world” experience can be quite overwhelming. Before taking that first step, heed the advice of someone who has walked that path.

Joint ventures ("JV") are a time-honored structure through which to develop real estate. This top ten offers considerations to increase the odds of a prosperous relationship.

If the US national debt reaches the limit set by the US Congress, a question would arise whether there is a risk that the United States might default on its obligations. With this curated selection of resources, learn about the implications in terms of disclosures for public companies, the impact on government contractors, and other issues.

This profile explores how ten law departments have used electronic billing to increase awareness of outside legal spend and transform the ways in which they manage outside counsel.

This article reviews the key provisions of India's Competition Act and how they have been applied by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and India’s courts. Also offers some key points for businesses to note as they operate in this new, and evolving, climate.

By broadening the power of appeal granted to both parties, in-house counsel can make arbitration more appealing for those wanting to avoid the courtroom.

This sample due diligence questionnaire is helpful to use when dealing with the merger or acquisition of a new company. It contains sections focused on government involvement, compliance programs, import and export business and previous business partners.

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding corporate tax across a range of jurisdictions.

This holding considerably relaxes the requirements for listed stock corporations downgrading their listing from the regulated market segment to the unregulated market segment or completely delisting from a stock exchange. This new delisting regime will, in particular, be relevant for companies seeking cost savings in restructuring scenarios as well as for companies with a small free float.

If you are reading this Top 10 article, then you are probably considering or are curious about living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and about international mobility. Learn more on how to secure a move of your own and enjoy a smooth transition into the UAE – the tips are relevant for international transitions in general, and can help you acclimatize to an in-house role in a numerous countries.