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This article shows how jurisdictions compare internationally as a destination for inward investment.

This sample due diligence questionnaire is helpful to use when dealing with the merger or acquisition of a new company. It contains sections focused on government involvement, compliance programs, import and export business and previous business partners.

COVID-19 has shaken up the healthcare industry in many ways.  Following a downturn in early 2020, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is expected to return, to support recovery and stabilize post-pandemic operations. This list summarizes ten key considerations specific to healthcare M&A transactions.

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 Quick Overview deals with the Federal Trade Commission's marketing guidelines for businesses who use social media to advertise their goods or services in the United States.

A look at the unintended consequences of a contractual agreement between Chase Bank and Unifund.

This is a glossary of Information Governance terms.

In this Quick Overview in-house counsel, learn about what multinational companies are doing to integrate blockchain technology and processes into their business model and what in-house counsel should consider: how does this technology relate to their business and yours, what security measures should be reviewed and invested in, how these companies are utilizing cryptocurrency, what new business initiatives are created around blockchain technology and more.

The Resolution introduces new requirements for entities to disclose its beneficial owners. The main purpose is to enhance transparency of entities registered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as to develop effective and sustainable executive and regulatory mechanisms and procedures in respect of beneficial owner data.

Find an in-depth summary of doing business in Argentina in this article. In-house counsel will learn about investment vehicles, tax considerations, protections of intellectual property and more.

Virtually every business of any size can now internationally source or distribute goods, services, or intellectual property. But only the largest companies have the resources and experience to overcome differences in legal and regulatory regimes, cultural norms, language problems, and currency issues on their own. So smaller companies often turn to an international joint venture (IJV). We examine the advantages and disadvantages of IJVs, including key contract provisions and practical aspects of their structure and operation, as well as common mistakes to avoid.

The impacts of climate change are upon us and corporations now face the ramifications. In this article, in-house counsel will learn about emerging duties that are impacted and affected by this climate crisis.

In this article regarding US employment laws, learn about the at-will presumption and exceptions to the rule.

This top ten lists ten tips when implementing a record policy for electronic information including emails, files and records in databases.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a standard document for a two-party 50:50 joint venture agreement for use in international join ventures where both parties transfer businesses to the joint venture company (JVC) in consideration for the issue of shares in the JVC.

The new Brazilian Competition Law (Law 12.529/2011), which came into force in May 2012, provided significant changes to the national legal system. The turnover criteria for the mandatory submission of concentration acts refers to a very important one, considering it is responsible for the reduction of cases often involving minor competition concerns.

In a difficult business climate, legal departments need to maximize the contributions of all employees and make an extra effort to retain their best people. Performance reviews can be a powerful tool for motivating legal professionals to higher performance levels and inspiring them to meet new challenges.

This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals in the United States.

This guide provides an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada.

This primer provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario. In some cases, this primer also identifies issues in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Because of Canada’s federal structure, the authority to make laws and regulations is divided between the federal and provincial governments by the Canadian Constitution although, in some areas of divided authority, both federal and provincial laws may apply. Read on to learn more.

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding Financial Services disputes across a range of jurisdictions.

A presentation on how to manage your time in the technology age.

In spite of the close economic relationship between the United States and Canada, there are a number of cases every year in which US companies have broken Canadian law, largely due to misunderstandings about those significant differences between the US and Canadian legal systems. This article discusses the need to strategically plan in advance as a means of avoiding such misconceptions and mistakes.

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Members from 4 legal departments (Yazaki, Brother, Micron and Chubb) will show how their systems work in an open forum.

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.