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The purpose of this Policy is to establish standards and expectations regarding any company-related use of Social Media.

The author walks you through how the corporate attorney-client privilege is eroding in today's world of corporate transparency, discusses the effects of these changes on companies, and concludes with a call to arms.

Because financial industry databases are goldmines for hackers, the financial sector faces greater threats and higher regulatory demands and consequences than other industries. This interactive session will equip in-house counsel with the practical guidance and tools they need to respond when the inevitable happens. Attendees will work through a breach scenario and walk away from the program with a step-by-step outline of what to do when the data breach occurs (i.e., who to notify, remedial steps to take, etc.). Discuss best practices for information sharing, notification protocols and responding to the media. Explore the questions that should be considered before notifying the board and notifying the appropriate government agencies.

This is a sample of what board of director meeting minutes should contain.

This is a sample layout for minutes of a board of directors meeting.

This Australia-focused article highlights that an employee who causes their employer damage misusing social media will more than likely lose their job – however in some circumstances they may also be liable for financial losses their employer incurs as a result of their actions.

In this edition, the Docket reviews what every company in in the region needs to know in order to succeed, as well as providing a toolkit for counsel on mitigating IP loss exposure in China.

The Eversheds Sutherland European Dictionary of Selected Legal Terms has been specifically designed with US and UK corporate counsel in mind. It brings together in a handy pocket format a guide to more than 1000 legal and commercial expressions commonly encountered or used by US and UK corporate counsel in business and in litigation situations in Europe. By covering these terms in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, it extends to the European markets which directly serve more than 300 million people.

This article explains some common misconceptions around information sharing in the workplace and guidelines for educating employees on the responsible use of content concerning copyright.

This short resource lists common misconceptions around copyright and information sharing in the workplace (with a focus on US law), and guidelines for educating employees on the responsible use of content.

Why General Counsel should be more demanding - presentation held in Melbourne 5 September 2017.

This article looks at recent important issues in labor law for UK employers.

Tips and tools for organizing your law department that focuses on "do-it-yourself" solutions.

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.

The recent cases testing the new provisions have led to a number of useful decisions to help guide foreign representatives in understanding the Canadian regime and what courts can — and are willing — to do to assist cross-border proceedings. Together with the proactive steps taken by the CLUC to create model recognition and supplemental orders in the context of foreign main proceedings, foreign representatives can find comfort that the underlying principals of the Model Law are respected and recognized in Canada.

Are you dreading performance evaluation time in your department? Fear not. Help is at hand. No, we can’t tackle them for you, but the samples and advice in this article should go a long way toward helping you achieve your goal.

Would you purchase a car without taking it for a test drive? Would you proceed with an M&A transaction without conducting a thorough due diligence process? No, of course not; however, hasty individuals sometimes make foolish decisions. Learn the fate of MidSize Software Corporation, and consider these questions as you begin M&A due diligence.

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 Australia.

Learn about areas of consideration when preparing statutory filings in Ireland.

As data breach duties and consumer privacy rights become more pronounced, it is imperative to understand your customers’ expectations.

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding litigation and dispute resolution across a range of jurisdictions.

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 the United Arab Emirates.

This is a sample escrow agreement where the company provides flexible, comprehensive escrow services that generate the type of agreement that gives their customers the right level of protection in each unique situation.

A brief dealing with the question of the constitutionality of reciprocity provisions.

Whether you call it a workshop, clinic, debate or something else, this program will be interactive. The program presents two negotiation scenarios. The first scenario will include a negotiation involving a software company and a vendor. The second scenario is similar but includes a product company and a vendor. Each scenario will take the audience through a role-play exercise of negotiation, focusing on the key IP provisions (indemnity, warranty, ownership, choice of law, etc.) of a contract, and will provide valuable insight from both the customer’s and vendor’s viewpoints as to the importance of and need for those particular provisions in a contract.

A template social media policy that covers general guidelines, testimonials and endorsements, protection of trade secrets, and reporting requirements.

Working on a nonprofit board can a valuable and rewarding experience. But when the members of the board fail to ask the right questions about how their organization is being managed, the results often end up making the front pages.