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A comparative global guide of foreign investment regimes in many jurisdictions.

The ten tips found in this article focus on helping in-house counsel align the legal department with the corporate business strategy of the entire company.

. This course will help you (1) recognize legal and ethical issues as they arise in the workplace, (2) respond appropriately to those issues, and (3) perform your jobs with the utmost integrity. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

This article makes the argument that the ability to handle new technology is the critical factor in determining if an outsourced legal team will be effective. In this regard, India might be at a disadvantage. Learn more about what it takes to staff and operate a successful LPO.

2021 Value Champion NetApp and its Legal Service Provider Ecosystem streamlined Contract Approval Workflow augmented by AI-enabled risk assessment. Compares old and new process. Includes table of objectives and associated metrics, baselines, goals and results.

This is a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement between a Delaware corporation (the disclosing company) and another company (the receiving company), in preparation of the receiving company's nomination to the board of directors of the disclosing company. The sample includes a clause selecting the laws of the State of New York.

A recent article published by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. law.

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.

Although manufacturing medications in China might seem desirable, possible risks associated with production and importation of drugs and ingredients is cause for major concern. If your company lacks appropriate training and oversight, it could face civil and criminal penalties, and product liability litigation. This article analyzes current regulations, potential liability and the steps manufacturers should take to protect themselves.

In Richard Susskind's latest book The End of Lawyers? Rethinking the Nature of Legal Services, he develops his theory that the new information age will ultimately render lawyers obsolete. This article analyzes and critiques this premise from the perspective of in-house counsel.

This QuickCounsel points out the hidden dangers when choosing outside counsel and teaming up with similarly situated defendants.

As Saudi Arabia strengthens its digital economy, the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) sets a new standard for data privacy and compliance. This whitepaper offers a strategic guide to navigating PDPL’s requirements.

This report provides an overview of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

This is a sample employment handbook.

This article analyzes how a copyright infringement may occur in Tanzania, the remedies available for copyright infringement and the legal penalties incurred if the Copyright Act is violated.

In the area of mergers and acquisitions, trade secrets can provide unique challenges to the due diligence team evaluating the target company. An early understanding of the key players, the buyer’s intended uses of the<br />trade secrets, and the seller’s policies and positions regarding them, is fundamental to structuring the correct questions to undertake a thorough and informative<br />due diligence process. A thorough process can inform the economics of the deal, identify any third party risks and even minimize the opportunities for post-acquisition misappropriation of trade secrets.

Linking your corporate offices into a single intranet, while efficient, may expose your company to civil or criminal liability in other countries. Here's how to protect your company from these risks.

In this multi-country guide, learn about class actions in a wide range of jurisdictions in Europe.

This resource provides an overview of the important issues involved in the leasing of commercial real estate projects, including the transferring of taxes payable on creation or assignment of a lease, legal restrictions limiting the maximum term of a lease, and restrictions on the transfer of ownership of real properties subject to a lease.

In this article, learn more about sports betting, the landmark case that stated sports wagering was unconstitutional and the impact of that ruling.

Part of risk management is managing the enterprise’s insurance coverage, submitting claims and getting claims paid. Insurance companies often avoid paying claims. You will learn: what the insurance companies’ obligations are with respect to claims adjusting; how to manage the process and maximize your recovery; insurer duties and the insured’s obligations; what to do when you get denials or reservation of rights letters; how the tri-party relationship of insurer, defense counsel and insured works; whether you can get in-house attorneys’ fees paid; and some creative ways to settle claims with insurers.

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed five new changes to Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) services under the Medicare program. The changes are part of the proposed 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule. To learn more check out this Foley & Lardner article.

It’s a connection almost as sacred as any biological bond: the rapport between in-house counsel and clients with global business networks. In the face of litigation, internal documents could be called into evidence and upholding the international sanctity of attorney-client privilege can become knotty. Explore ways to make the law work for you anywhere in the world.