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One CLO's declaration of continued commitment to achieving diversity in the legal profession as proscribed in "Diversity in the Workplace - A Statement of Principle," which encourages other members of the profession to make their best effort to recommit themselves to the goal as well.

Breaches of patient privacy/security are considered the number one risk for liability in the healthcare industry today. Control over patient information in today’s society is becoming ever increasingly difficult with the expanding use of electronic health records, personal health records and social media, plus the advent of Health Information Exchanges. Outsourcing of healthcare operations provides additional risk, especially the enforceability of patient privacy/security law when patient information is sent outside the US. Unfavorable media, government enforcement, class action litigation and identity theft all pose a constant concern to in-house counsel, and vendors themselves are now at greater risk of liability with penalties now imposed on business associates. This panel will provide an overview of the principal federal laws & regulations concerning privacy/security (HIPAA/HITECH/Red Flags), their interaction with select state laws, international laws (EU Data Protection), and practical ways to minimize risk and keep patient information private and secure.

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

Anti-corruption is an important issue to address with your company. In this Leading Practice Profile, six companies explain how they implement and monitor their successful anti-corruption programs. It will also trace the evolution of anti-corruption laws.

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.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the Hong Kong market.

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.”

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 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.

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in Switzerland.

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?

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 guide provides comprehensive insight into banking regulation in 19 jurisdictions around the world.

This guide covers key topics including regulatory architecture, bank capital requirements, bank governance/internal controls, Fintech, and rules governing banks’ relationships with their customers and other third parties.

508 How Far Will You Go to Do Business with the Government? A Primer on Government Contracting

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.

Brands have become the currency of international trade. For in-house counsel, high-quality brands provide a bond of trust with your client’s consumers. Ensuring that your client’s brands are legally secure and high quality is challenging, especially in the case of brand migration.

In-house counsel often express frustration with outside counsel. The relationship can be improved by rethinking your role from vendor manager, to team leader.

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 this article, the ABA amends the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct dated August 2012, to provide guidance regarding the ethical implications of retaining lawyers and nonlawyers outside the firm to work on client matters (i.e. outsourcing)

In this multi-country guide, learn about the laws regarding discrimination and equality in a wide range of jurisdictions.

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules on approaching investors in different jurisdictions, in relation to an offer or issue of shares.

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in the United States. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.