This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).
Despite the steady transition from paper to electronic-based media over the past two decades, many company records programs are still largely paper-centric. With new compliance challenges on the horizon, these programs require an upgrade.
The barrier to the boardroom can be surmounted. After all, active participation in strategic business conversations is what general counsel enjoy most about their work. This article introduces key capabilities the general counsel must cultivate in order to add value to the company and counter the perception that she is “VP of No.”
Panelists will review common pitfalls when transacting with foreign governments, including governing law/dispute resolution, tax issues and intellectual property, and will discuss strategies for avoiding those pitfalls.
Gain a more fluent knowledge of global privacy issues and data sharing challenges through an experiential learning session. Learn more about where technology is leading the law on privacy issues. Understand how in-house counsel can better anticipate and plan for shifts and developments in the area of data privacy. Learn by participation and peer interaction. Participants will represent the many countries involved in the operations of a hypothetical global company that wants to gather and share employee data internally. As company representatives within their jurisdiction, they will negotiate with the regulators (faculty) on proposed cross-border solutions for data sharing.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in Switzerland.
This resource provides an overview of patent regulations in Switzerland, with a focus on enforcement proceedings, licensing, and ownership.
Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.
This article provides an overview of patent enforcement proceedings in Colombia.
This guide provides an overview of patent enforcement proceedings in Mexico.
In this article key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding franchise.
Help audit committees draft a sound pre-approval policy and foster communication between the outside auditor and the audit committee.
From the Senior Generation to Gen Y— this program will provide tools that not only assess personality characteristics, but also give you the resources that will enable you to work with the other generations more cohesively. What are the traits of the different generations — how do you have to change your management or legal style to better deal with these traits? How do you best communicate with a Baby Boomer versus someone from Gen Y— Facebook, Twitter or on the phone? What are the best ways to retain employees from the different generations?
Because the Morgan decision and subsequent case law provide little guidance on what constitute appropriate "intervening actions" of an employer, this article proposes steps that may constitute such actions.
This resource includes two sample bylaws (Sample A - Bylaws of Association and Sample B - Bylaws of Organization). It also includes a brief overview of some of common elements included in bylaws.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Corporate & Securities eGroup, addresses the Legal Requirements For a Valid Employee Stock Option Agreement at a Private Company in the United States.
508 How Far Will You Go to Do Business with the Government? A Primer on Government Contracting
Working in-house is different. You have three hats now: legal counselor, business partner and guardian of the corporation. They didn’t teach you about this in the law firm or in law school. Among other things, you will have to learn all about the business, adapt to a different culture, become cost effective, develop good working relationships with your clients, think about non-legal topics like risk management and somehow balance it all and conserve your most precious resource –– you!
The desire to combine different functions is growing rapidly whereas the Dutch legislation is still not flexible enough to follow suit. Especially the Licensing and Catering Act and designated use for real estate can create obstructions for innovative entrepreneurs. This article shows how the distinctions between the industries can be blurred within the hard boundaries of the law and what entrepreneurs have to keep in mind.
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