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This is a list of resources to help start a pro bono program.

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in New Zealand and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in May 2019.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of restraints of trade, monopolies and abuses of market power in the Netherlands.

Linking your corporate offices into a single intranet, while efficient, may expose your company to civil or criminal liability in other countries. Here's how to protect your company from these risks.

This article shows how jurisdictions compare internationally as a destination for inward investment.

Cyberattacks have become more commonplace, but still pose one of the greatest risks to any organization’s survival. Therefore, general counsel should establish a plan to protect privilege long before a breach occurs.

This report compiles research across 47 key territories worldwide to explore which of those territories have data residency rules and the potential for penalties where companies do not comply with these rules.

Cyndi Wheeler, patent counsel for Apple, Inc., discusses the complexities and evolution of the patent process in today’s highly competitive market.

Faced with competing priorities and too little time, standard contract provisions are often glossed over. But these boilerplate provisions can have significant risks if you’re not careful—here’s what to avoid.

This is a pre-award survey and due diligence questionnaire for subcontractors and subrecipients.

The purpose of this brief note is to help market participants make contingency plans where the political crisis involving Ukraine results in sanctions and embargoes, exchange controls, expropriations and the break up of Ukraine. It focuses in particular on the legal impact these events might have on financial contracts, such as bond issues, bank loan agreements, deposits and investments. It does not deal with wider political and economic consequences, such as the impact on a country’s economy and its banking system.

The articles in this Out In Front include: Going Global: Developing Lawyers from Developing Countries Shoveling Smoke, Retreating Forward: 10 Steps for a Successful Offsite, The Biz: Juris Doctor Strangelove, Business Ethics: Hey Bub! Listen Up!, and The Contractual Cogitator: Immortal Warranty Sustains Boring Machine Case.

This paper examines recent and developing fines and settlements resulting from the seven corporate sins of corruption and bribery, money-laundering, sanctions-breaking, conspiracy, tax evasion, sharp practice, and mistreatment of customers.

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Answer incorrectly and prepare for the consequences — from tax evasion to wage violations, or even incarceration. Learn the 10 steps to avoid misclassifying your employees as contractors, and vice versa.

This article aims to provide the fintech industry in Hong Kong with a comprehensive study of the key features, benefits, risks and potential of Distributed Ledger Technology (blockchain).

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in the United Arab Emirates.

This multi-jurisdictional guide provides insight into the realities of international arbitration, highlighting market trends and legal developments as well as policy and strategic issues.

Topics covered include arbitration agreements, interim relief, arbitration awards, investment arbitration and decisions in 24 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 Kingdom (England and Wales).

One of the in-house litigator's most important roles is quantifying litigation exposure. Whether evaluated at the enterprise level or on a case-by-case basis, the in-house litigator is under more pressure than ever to assist the corporation to manage/contain overall risk. Nuanced high/low analyses or "it depends" answers from a learned legal pulpit will not make the cut in today''s cost-conscious corporate environment. In-house practitioners need to have effective tools and methodologies to assess litigation risks and develop strategies for containing the cost of litigation, as well as financial exposure to the corporation. This program will explore novel ways the in-house litigator can approach litigation, and contain risk and cost, with a business (not only a legal) mindset.

The Coalition to Preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege's letter to the US Sentencing Commission regarding the waiver of attorney-client privilege.

A comprehensive employment survey discussing the job market in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Russia, the Middle East, Australia, Asia, and North and Latin America.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom.

This presentation covers the basics, such as investigating internal complaints, responding to government investigations, addressing ADA and accommodation issues, managing overtime pay and FLSA classification compliance, handling leave issues and avoiding retaliation claims. It also covers emerging issues, such as social media, diversity programs, genetic information discrimination and class action waivers.

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Racial and gender disparities during national crises often fly under the radar. Minority attorneys during the recession were no exception — they accounted for 22 percent of Am Law 200/NLJ 250 law firm layoffs, but only 13.9 percent of attorneys at these firms. This article challenges in-house and outside counsel to work together to change the composition of the legal workforce. It offers diversity solutions and tactics for corporations and firms.

Recently, sophisticated prioritization algorithms, called technology-assisted review software, have made ediscovery more efficient and cost-effective. But are these programs right for risk-averse in-house lawyers? Is its technology defensible and scientific, and how do courts view it? This article addresses these questions.

Some would argue that finding the right people is paramount to outlining strategies and tactics. When running a legal department, however, perhaps that order should be reversed: First, what ... then who. With discipline and commitment, legal departments can achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiencies by implementing this approach.

Banks, brokers and insurance companies are often affiliated, but doing business with affiliates creates some inherent conflicts. Panelists will address how to identify, disclose, mitigate and otherwise manage these types of conflicts as well as address the rules of professional responsibility and ethical considerations.

Discusses how to apply a commitment to diversity to global legal teams today.

Whitnie Wiley discusses the importance of making a plan for our careers to achieve our goals.