Can companies collaborate in the interests of environmental sustainability agreements without breaching competition law in the UK? This important question is tackled by draft guidance published by the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) on 28 February 2023 (“guidance”). The guidance sets out the CMA’s proposed approach to how agreements between competitors in relation to environmental sustainability will be assessed and aims to provide businesses with clarity and comfort on the CMA’s enforcement approach to encourage such initiatives to be progressed. The guidance aligns with the important role the CMA considers it has to play in tackling climate change, as noted in a recent statement by the CMA’s CEO on 25 January 2023.
This is a social media policy for healthcare industry professionals.
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.
Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people in the Philippines.
This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).
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.
The substantial increase in international trade disputes, constraints on US courts, and the limited reach of US court judgments create a demand for an innovative way to handle international technology disputes.
The author discusses new innovations in software-generated text and how current and future attorneys can remain relevant to their clients.
Overview of perfection and priority of security interests in Canada.
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?
Learn tips for adapting to the new standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission on June 7, 2021, for international transfers of data.
This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Wisconsin, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.
In-house counsel are being seen as responsible for the legal spend on external firms for their companies. This means demonstrating that external legal spend is considered, appropriate and measurable. By organising and implementing innovative key performance indicators (KPIs) for your department, in-house counsel can show their value and demonstrate why their legal spend is important.
The noticeable refocussing of attention by boards on the non-financial risks organisations take has created opportunities for in-house counsel to refresh our value proposition to employers. However, have we truly seized these opportunities for what they are, and, if we have, are we ready to take them on and deliver on expectations?
With more and more employees filing discrimination allegations - and following the passing of significant employment laws and regulations - in-house counsel need to be proactive. Learn 10 tried and true strategies for avoiding employment-related litigation.
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.
In-house counsel are often viewed as the “gatekeepers” of corporate misconduct — meaning they can be subjected to civil or criminal liability if disclosure provisions aren’t met. These provisions have become increasingly widespread, encouraging attorneys to report unethical business practices and prioritize the public interest over the interests of the client.
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.
For mid-level attorneys, cultivating strong working relationships with colleagues and focusing on an area of expertise will benefit you on your way up.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Intellectual Property and Small Law Department eGroups, addresses issues arising from contract clauses granting Buyer a license to use products he/she bought.
Insider data breaches have been steadily increasing over the years, and company executives have been devoting resources to addressing these threats. But how should the board of directors champion this effort? And how can in-house counsel best educate them on this issue?
How can you determine the value of outside legal counsel, in the United States, before paying the bill? Under the right circumstances, a request for proposal (RFP) allows a company to preview what solutions outside counsel may offer, and on what basis. Read this article for some basic guidelines regarding RFPs and determine which firm meets your needs.
This is a sample hotel and catering contract.
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.
There are many misconceptions or ‘myths’ about patents that have found their way into popular discourse, ranging from what type of innovations are patentable, to how important it is to own and protect your intellectual property (IP) using patents. This resource addresses five common myths about patents to globally help business leaders and technology managers better separate fact from fiction and make informed decisions to protect investments made in innovation.
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.
In this Top Ten, in-house counsel can brush up on some tips for public speaking at live events and how to prepare yourself (and you team) for event presentations.
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