This panel will analyze the interplay among warranties, liability caps and disclaimers, indemnity obligations and exceptions to each in complex contracts involving goods, services and licensed intellectual property (original equipment manufacturer, value-added reseller, design/development). They will focus on creative approaches to negotiate and draft appropriate risk allocation and manage exposure to intraparty and third-party claims. Materials will include sample clauses and checklists.
These guidelines speak to the respect and privacy rights components of the social media policy.
Realizing that you may not enjoy your current career path can be devastating. Find out what kind of options you have and learn about other corporate counsel's experiences as they made the transistion.
If you want a diverse legal department, you must start at the source. Learn how to reach out to the children of your community, and give them a dream they can use to help themselves and strengthen society.
Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better
This article deals with legislation requiring private or government entities to notify individuals of security breaches of information involving personally identifiable information.
These days, it seems that everything from meat to movies gets a letter grade. So, what about law firms? CSX Corporation decided to use the system to its advantage. By implementing a variety of practices, including “scorecard” evaluations, CSX was able to redefine its relationship with outside counsel. After all, who doesn’t want an A+?
This "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide provides a comprehensive review of M&A regulations and practices in England and Wales.
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.
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.
Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.
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.
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.
Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.
This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).
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.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
508 How Far Will You Go to Do Business with the Government? A Primer on Government Contracting
Show results exclusively from the ACC Resource Library with customizable filters