Use this material to convince your CEO that you need to implement an effective compliance program or revamp your current one.
This article provides an overview of the main Swiss criminal law provisions, which prohibit<br />the theft and disclosure of banking information to foreign authorities or courts, and to see how they have been applied to whistleblowers in recent cases by Swiss courts and authorities.
There are numerous electronic signature tools available that enable your executives to sign from their laptop or mobile device, from anywhere they can connect to the Internet. Learn how to best instruct clients on taking advantage of this technology.
The decision is an example of the English Courts’ willingness to develop and apply existing case law to contemporaneous disputes, in this case in relation to crypto assets and persons unknown who might be out of the jurisdiction (a common feature of such cases) to ensure victims have a timely means of tracing and recovering stolen assets.
Materials from the June 2, 2014 Corporate Counsel University Lunch and Keynote Presentation on social media standards.
Overview of issues related to social media's use in corporate communication. Includes guidance on creating a social media policy.
Many jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region have enacted, or are in the process of enacting, comprehensive data privacy legislation. Learn how this may impact your business.
This is a sample insider trading memo from the CEO to the employees to confirm and formalize the company’s policy and procedures regarding
trading by employees in company securities, including common stock.
Brazil is among the ten largest economies in the world, and it represents one of the largest domestic markets in the world. This article aims at showing the main considerations one should have when planning to invest in Brazil.
This is a sample non-compete agreement among a company, a covenantor, and an employee.
Selected cases and materials related to limitation on liability.
Learn about the two new regulations in Argentina that bring changes to the Data Protection sector.
On March 21, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed long-awaited rule changes for climate-related disclosures for investors. In this article, learn five things that every compliance professional should know about ESG and five steps to take now.
Once your case has settled, an important question needs to be answered: Do you know where all the copies of your documents are, particularly those being held
by outside counsel? Document management should be built into the litigation process, not an afterthought. This article offers some suggestions on closing case files in a manageable way.
Once plagued by corruption and instability, Sub-Saharan Africa is now considered a new frontier for major financial investment. With a large supply of natural resources and a growing middle class, the benefits balance, if not outweigh, the risks of investing in the region. It is essential, however, for businesses to study the laws, cultures and political climates of the different countries. Get an overview on lending in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The global phenomenon surrounding the social media hashtag #MeToo has prompted many corporations to take another look at their sexual harassment policies. In a conversation with general counsel in the United States, EMEA, India, and Australia, ACC Docket delves into the law behind the movement, and outlines how legal departments everywhere can prepare for the uncertain road ahead.
This guide covers common issues in project finance laws and regulations including security, bankruptcy, restrictions, insurance, and arbitration.
This tool is intended for use specifically by companies that need to demonstrate compliance with the Combating Trafficking in Persons requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and submit certifications under 52.222-50(h) and 22.1703(c).
The “Shine the Light” law, which requires businesses to release what customer information they have shared with third-party companies, has led, in recent months, to an increase in class action suits. Learn how to comply with the statute and avoid losing millions of dollars in damages.
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