This comprehensive checklist identifies information for the due diligence process in connection with a proposed transaction between two parties. The entity responsible for producing requested documents should not have to create new documents. Production requests may seem duplicative; however, this is intentional in an effort to capture all relevant materials.
Investigations into suspected non-compliance with anti-corruption regimes pose significant legal, financial and reputational risk to an organization. The rise in aggressive enforcement by global regulatory authorities leaves little doubt that businesses operating abroad or acquiring entities with off-shore operations must scrutinize their activities and compliance programs proactively to identify organizational risk and build a robust organization-wide compliance program. Explore practical issues and considerations raised by anti-corruption legislation in the United States, Canada and other jurisdictions, including best practices for handling investigations into potential breaches and dealing with enforcement, trends and developments for effective mergers and acquisitions, anti-corruption due diligence and proactive strategies, including self-reporting of potential breaches. Panelists include senior US, Canadian and UK in-house and external counsel with experience in addressing anti-corruption risks.
This is a comparison chart that highlights the various structure, liability, tax and management differences among C-corporations, S-corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships.
US-centric techniques are not always effective in achieving the desired results of cross-border negotiations. Americans can underestimate the impact of personal relationships upon the outcome of a proposed deal, for example, or can inadvertently generate negativity by insisting upon the inclusion of complex contracting and dispute resolution provisions. But how do you persuade your partner that a handshake just isn’t enough? This panel will discuss effective techniques for bridging cultural gaps in international negotiations.
This ACC Guide, sponsored by Blank Rome LLP, provides in-house counsel with an overview of commercial insurance issues that may arise in the United States.
ACC Australia's profiles of women in-house counsel celebrates and showcases their extraordinary journeys. In this article, our members share their personal and professional growth, challenges they faced, and "advice to their younger self", learning from growing.
This issue of Canadian Briefings includes: Canadian Government Clarifies its Position on the Investment Canada Act by Dany Assaf, Jason McKenzie and Sarah McLean; International practice Almanac: British Columbia Canada Professional Regulation; Protocol Signed Amending the Canada-US Tax Treaty by Adrienne Oliver; Canada Shines Spotlight on World Stage by Carolyn Boyle; Canada Reconsiders Its Foreign Investment Policy by Terence Dobbin
Companies facing claims under the US False Claims Act ("FCA") frequently possess employment practices liability insurance ("EPL") claims to cover losses arising from the whistleblower's alleged wrongful or retaliatory termination. In this quick overview, learn about EPL coverage and common related insurance issues.
This is a sample sponsorship and related benefits agreement.
This is a template enterprise license agreement.
This Top Ten outlines ten considerations regarding Europe's proposed general data protection regulation.
October's Lead the Way comes from Whitnie Wiley, who discusses our own personal labels.
This is a sample company employee handbook.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an even hotter topic since the introduction of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI, as well as tools like Copilot and OpenAI Codex, which use generative AI to write computer code. This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson discusses the best practices in using Artificial Intelligence to generate code.
This article provides practical antitrust compliance tools for SMEs and larger companies.
The wrap up of ACC's Engaging Your Network program celebrates and profiles the two most successful members.
Learn about key regulatory developments and perspectives regarding Autonomous Vehicles (AV) in the world.
Whether the expense of an environmental consultant is a defense cost which, like other defense expenses, is recoverable as incurred, or an indemnity cost, recoverable only at the end of coverage litigation, is one of the most significant issues in environmental insurance coverage litigation today. By carefully planning, tracking, and describing such expenditures, policyholders can help maximize the chance that they will be recoverable as defense costs and thus get the most from insurance coverage.
As in-house counsel, you should assess what technology tools are available and their costs, advantages, and drawbacks. Early assessment and coordination with your litigation counsel and business people are paramount.
A review of how Brazil's recent Anti-Corruption Law intersects with its Bankruptcy Law, with particular focus on the Bankruptcy Law's allowance of the sale of a business without the inheritance of any liabilities.
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