This article speaks about the international financial and debt crisis (Lehman Brothers, Madoff, etc.) and other economic and political events which have triggered a wave of new regulations in Switzerland in the last few years.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in China.
Alternative litigation finance (“ALF”) refers to the funding of litigation activities by entities other than the parties themselves, their counsel, or other entities with a preexisting contractual relationship with one of the parties, such as an indemnitor or a liability insurer.
The human resources ("HR") audit is a valuable tool in the in-house counsels risk management toolbox. It can help you to identify and correct weaknesses in HR practices and processes before someone mishandles or overlooks an employment situation, possibly giving rise to litigation. This article gives you practical pointers on how to launch an HR audit, specifically, how to make the business case to your company decision makers, how to select the people who will perform the audit, how to make the audit thorough and meaningful, and how to make effective use of what the audit reveals.
This short list explains the ten most significant cases, and provides some insightful practical takeaways, involving in-house counsel and ethical issues from the past 25 years within the United States.
In this article, the legal implications that employers in Hong Kong should have regard to before allowing their employees to work overseas are discussed. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, remote working has become “the new normal” and as a result, there are many factors to take into account.
There are many reasons why companies migrate to Switzerland: lower corporate
income tax rates, a stable and predictable legal environment, and a flexible labor law. There are also disadvantages. Before you pack up and head for the snowy Alps, learn more about what relocation really entails.
Guidance on transferring management/ownership of a company in Canada. Includes guidance on keeping business in the family or selling to an outsider.
Does your nonprofit organization operate in multiple jurisdictions or abroad? What are the key legal and operational issues to consider as you guide your nonprofit organization through this phase of its development? Learn the basics of operating in multiple jurisdictions, both international and domestic, from fellow in-house counsel and external experts. Topics covered will include: managing multi-state charitable solicitation and registration compliance; incorporating or registering to operate abroad; international taxation, banking and currency issues; employment and payroll matters; foreign corrupt practices act; and anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering compliance.
This QuickCounsel shows how US employers can do better by proactively implementing policies and programs that are inclusive of the transgender community.
If you’ve been a litigator on the outside, welcome to a whole new ball game. As in-house counsel, your focus is not just on getting those pleadings filed, but also implementing litigation holds, managing outside counsel, conducting investigations, analyzing your position, determining strategy, and much more. And it is not just about conducting the litigation. It is also about taking steps and creating programs to avoid litigation, performing cost benefit analysis and risk assessment to determine whether to get in, stay in, or get out, and conducting a thorough post mortem of each case so that you acquire a very long educational list of “lessons learned” that will direct you in the future. Come learn from our panel of experts who have “been there, done that.”
A guide to doing business in Canada. Includes review of trade and investment regulation, foreign investment rules, environmental laws, and bankruptcy.
This guide provides in-house counsel, government agencies and private practice lawyers with a practical insight into cartel enforcement policy and procedure, including leniency/amnesty regimes, administrative settlement, sanctions and appeals.
This article provides an overview of the changes a new piece of legislative reform in the Australian government would enact in order to bolster the national framework for addressing sexual harassment in Australian workplaces.
Considering human rights during mergers and acquisitions can help companies save money as well as increase the long-term success of the transaction — and on the flipside, can help organizations avoid reputational damage, consumer boycotts, operational delays, and lost opportunities.
Find an in-depth summary of doing business in Argentina in this article. In-house counsel will learn about investment vehicles, tax considerations, protections of intellectual property and more.
On June 10, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released further guidance regarding Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) compliance by updating the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The updates provide clarity on reporting requirements for Indian Tribes and entities formed under Tribal law, as well as clarity regarding exemptions for certain public utilities and large operating companies
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses the licensing requirements needed by in-house counsel in the United States desiring to practice law in US states beyond the state in which the corporate office is headquartered. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Compliance and Ethics and the New to In-House ACC Networks.
This guide addresses key labor and employment laws in a number of jurisdictions.
Sustainability has created pressure on suppliers to adhere to strict codes of conduct and include assurances that sellers meet new standards and adhere to new processes. From the point of view of both buyers and sellers, this panel will discuss non-governmental organization (NGO) impacts on business, regulation by retail (“If you want to sell to me, agree to my terms/code of conduct”), vendor management, questionnaires, representations and warranties in contract, change terms of purchase orders, corporate codes of conduct, hazardous or other materials/chemicals in products, NGO engagement and other tricks and tips to navigate this increasingly complex landscape.
Globish, a condensed, simplified version of English, is the new language of international business. However, a fluent English speaker may find it more difficult to learn than one might expect.
An update regarding sanctions taken against Russia by the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Switzerland, and countermeasures taken by Russia.
An adjudicator’s obligation to comply with the rules of natural justice is affected by the nature of the process to which the rules apply. Read this article to learn more.
Discusses legal outsourcing, consumer and commercial customer protection, and the state of technology in Canada.
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