This policy provides general guidance and references to other applicable policies regarding the practice for employee creation and use of web-based and multi-media communications tools for internal or external use, whether internally or externally hosted applications.
2015 was a record year for M&A, both in volume and the total value of corporate megadeals. Governments around the world have noticed, scrutinizing such deals for anticompetitive practices and reviewing pending and even sometimes completed mergers. This changing regulatory environment has raised the uncertainties and risks of M&A, particularly on the selling side. Mitigate these risks by assessing and evaluating the relevant regulatory landscape and including conditions — such as reverse termination fees, or hell-or-high- water provisions — in purchase agreements.
We are in the midst of a technological revolution — the information revolution. Yes, technologically, the information revolution is in full swing, but in the legal field, we are experiencing the pains of technological evolution.
The accumulation of information and documents creates compliance risks, drives up the cost of ediscovery and hampers employee productivity. Learn how to create an effective program that can have a measurable impact on the business.
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This presentation examines litigation strategy in major European markets such as Germany, the Netherlands, UK and France and discusses how to protect your brand and whether the WTO dispute settlement mechanism provides for a suitable alternative.
Learn about Dubai's new regulation of virtual assets, Law No. 4 of 2022 on the Regulation of Virtual Assets in the Emirate of Dubai (the “RVA”).
It's been on the implementation fast track for the past three years. Now, e-billing is almost as standard to law department technology as the computer itself. With all of the buzz surrounding it, what can users expect from this technological goldmine?
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in Saudi Arabian construction plans.
Get an overview of how to start a pro bono program in your legal department or ACC chapter through guidance and best practices; and learn of specific opportunities available to in-house pro bono programs, no matter the size of the ACC chapter or legal department.
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.
This presentation will aid you in your utilization of analytical tools that indicate whether a new project will create value, such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period and Economic Value Added (EVA).
Section 307 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act establishes new standards of professional conduct for attorneys who appear and practice before the SEC in the representation of a public company. Read this article to learn how you can meet your new obligations.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in Canada.
This sample policy shows the need to have a policy which ensures that employees who use social media either as part of their job, or in a personal capacity, have guidance as to the company's expectations where the social media engagement is about the company, its products and services, its people, its competitors and/or other business related individuals or organisations.
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.
As the pay equity legal landscape evolves, employers must confront gender-based discrimination, plummeting morale, and publicity issues. Implement these solutions to minimize your risk of claims.
Discuss the impact of global trends on the Canadian landscape, intricacies of relevant rules of professional conduct, and evaluate the exposure to personal liability through recent enforcement actions against corporate counsel.
Does your nonprofit organization operate in multiple jurisdictions or abroad? What are the key legal and operational issues to consider as you guide your nonprofit organization through this phase of its development? Learn the basics of operating in multiple jurisdictions, both international and domestic, from fellow in-house counsel and external experts. Topics covered will include: managing multi-state charitable solicitation and registration compliance; incorporating or registering to operate abroad; international taxation, banking and currency issues; employment and payroll matters; foreign corrupt practices act; and anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering compliance.
Learn about some of the main developments in climate regulation and the regulatory environment in 2022, and what could come in the future.
Learn about the UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 allowing the UK government to scrutinize and intervene in acquisitions and investments in order to protect national security.
Top ten tips to illustrate how taking a holistic, enterprise-wide view of contract management will aid in striking the balance between risk and business objectives in a timely and efficient manner.
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.
This Top Ten provides recommendations for making your IP audit effective and efficient.
Provides key questions to ask yourself before embarking on an international transaction and discusses disclosure law in England and Wales, trademark and patent filings in Chile, and business visas for Australia.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide of data protection rules and principles, right to access personal data or object to its collection in France.
At ACC’s 2011 Annual Meeting, several in-house counsel joined together to discuss the results of the 2011 CLO Survey. Topics ranged from job satisfaction to the costs of outside counsel, and forging innovative relationships to managing internal spending. Read this article to hear what leading counsel have to say about these hot-button issues.
Understand the global legal and regulatory landscape of data privacy, specifically how it relates to the transfer of data across borders.
Recent developments have further increased pressure in the EU for Safe Harbor reform. There is a risk that, in the short-term, the Safe Harbor Program will be amended or even replaced by a more burdensome program. By the end of this year there will hopefully be more clarity on the future of the Safe Harbor Program. As long as the EU Commission’s and Switzerland’s adequacy decisions on Safe Harbor stand, the Safe Harbor Program remains an attractive tool for allowing data transfers from a data exporter based in the EEA or Switzerland to a US based data importer.
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