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This article argues that the path of Chinese land reform better fits a “bundle of sticks” than “law of things” view of property rights. It also examines the recent policy developments following the third plenum of the 18th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and finds that policy makers have stuck to the stick by stick approach.
Learn about Germany's Foreign Direct Investment Regime after the ordinance of April 27, 2021, which amended the Foreign Trade Ordinance.
Unlike traditional panel formats, this interactive session is geared for those in their first five years in-house. Bring questions, hypothetical problems, issues and concerns to the panelists, experts in intellectual property, contract creation and litigation. They will answer your questions and make you aware of the latest leading trends in in-house practice.
Top 10 Things Employers Should Know to Survive Their Next OSHA Inspection.
The 2016 Top 30-Somethings represent the best characteristics of ACC members. They all are trailblazers in their own ways -- lending helping hands to the business, others in the in-house community, and to their individual communities as a whole.
In order for your law department to be effective, its goals, objectives,and results must be aligned with those of your company. This article will help you to achieve such alignment through a simple three-step strategy for communication and change.
Learn about the differences between and best practices for protecting patents, confidential information and trade secrets in the US.
These are the official rules for entrants to create and submit screenplay proposals, screenplays, director pitches and short films that would belong in the world of “The Twilight Saga.”
Read this 2009 Communicator Award-winning column!<br/>The Streisand Effect encapsulates a phenomenon that derives from a case that involved Barbra herself; by attempting to squelch information you can inadvertently make it wildly popular. In-house attorneys have been dealing with the Streisand Effect for years, and the introduction of the internet changed the venue.
This is a sample engagement policy from the perspective of the board of directors.
When GDPR was enacted in May 2018, companies throughout the EU needed to have processes in place to guard personal data. Employee data comes in many different forms so Employers need to create processes to safeguard that information.
When it comes to defending a consumer class action suit — for deceptive promotion or false advertising — is expensive settlement the best option? Scores of companies have chosen this course, but another solution that does not involve extensive discovery and lengthy motions exists.
Learn about the rules and guidance issued on by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which came into effect April 20, 2022, regarding diversity in listed companies' boards and executive management.
The Securities and Exchange Commission's proposals on March 9, 2022 would require public companies to make new disclosures related to risk management, governance, strategy and incident reporting. Learn more here.
This is a sample sales agreement between a hotel and customer.
Recently, European Union officials have called into question the efficacy of the Safe Harbor framework — a practical, cost-effective solution for many companies involving the collection of personal data of EU residents and its transfer to the United States. Although Safe Harbor will likely not be revoked, companies should consider whether alternate data transfer mechanisms can meet their needs.
Practice Resources-October 2006
Hear the latest news and views from current and former ACC leaders about life in the legal industry from the corporate and government perspective. First off, learn firsthand what it’s like to move from being the general counsel of a large corporation to general counsel of one of the largest US government agencies, the Department of Homeland Security. What leadership lessons are transferable from the private sector to the public sector, and how does one successfully navigate the maze "inside the Beltway"? What are the daily challenges, trials and tribulations involved in overseeing over 1,700 attorneys? Next up, participate in an interactive town hall discussion on current events affecting your work today. Key discussion points will touch on cyber-security, disaster preparedness and crisis management, immigration reform, and financial reform. What’s the hot topic of the moment? Who knows, anything could happen.
As of 1 November 2022 trusts and funds for joint account (fondsen voor gemene rekening) will be required to register an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (uiteindelijke belanghebbende) (UBO) with the Dutch UBO Register as managed by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The initial registration for existing trusts and funds for joint accounts with the UBO Register will need to be completed before 1 April 2023. A trust with a trustee located in the Netherlands must register its UBO. The same applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply to determine whether a UBO of a trust or fund for joint account qualifies for registration are different from (and wide in scope) those applied to Dutch legal entities.
As of 1 November 2022 trusts and funds for joint account (fondsen voor gemene rekening) are required to register an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (uiteindelijke belanghebbende) (UBO) with the Dutch UBO Register as managed by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The initial registration for existing trusts and funds for joint accounts with the UBO Register had to be completed before 1 April 2023. A trust with a trustee located in the Netherlands must register its UBO. The same applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply to determine whether a UBO of a trust or fund for joint account qualifies for registration are different from (and wide in cope) those applied to Dutch legal entities.
This InfoPAK is designed to provide corporate counsel with a general overview of compliance training and e-learning programs and to suggest useful practices for the handling of such training in the corporate setting.
Learn about some of the main developments in climate regulation and the regulatory environment in 2022, and what could come in the future.
Explores how a legal department achieved many of the benefits of a matter management system simply by making more effective use of the technological tools already available.
A fine but definitive line divides the world of insurance policies. On one side, there is the insurer, armed with the legal forces to defray expenses. On the other are the insured, slightly perplexed about the industry's rules of engagement. This article empowers policyholders and offers guidance as to how to persevere when litigation hits.
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