Companies known as “non-practicing entities” (NPEs), patent assertion entities (PAEs) or, more colorfully, patent trolls do not produce patented products or services, but instead are created specifically to own patents and seek licensing fees. Lawsuits brought by NPEs are increasingly pervasive and costly. This article provides a roadmap that will allow corporate counsel to analyze and address the demands of a patent troll.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in Canada.
This resource is an overview on cartel regulations in Spain.
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.
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 brief overview (Quick Counsel) describes common mistakes customers and service providers make, and should be aware of, when negotiating cloud services agreements (but is not meant to be an exhaustive list).
Meet our 2012 Value Champions, an inaugural group that has not only sought value but demonstrated it, in ways that other in-house
counsel and their external law firm partners can emulate.
In-house counsel often find themselves in the unexpected role of compliance officer. Fulfilling the responsibilities associated with both roles can be challenging but also rewarding, and each demands a unique skill set. In today’s business environment, is it realistic to expect general counsel to also effectively serve as chief compliance officers? And, is this unification in the best interest of the organization?
No one can anticipate every bump in the road. If you take each crisis in stride, however, you can use the experience to prepare for the future. For instance, a career resilience plan can shorten recovery time and aid in transferring skill sets from one career path to another. Learn seven key components of any career resilience plan.
Finding a new, rewarding position in the legal field is never a quick and easy task. This InfoPAK will present key techniques for pursuing new positions, as well as strategies for successfully managing your career.
Australia has been through a remarkable period of tort reform. Major reforms of the liability system have been implemented in an extraordinarily short period of time, compared to the usual slow pace of legislative change. If you are a prospective defendant, you should be aware of some important consequences of these changes when facing litigation in Australia. The old rules and assumptions regarding the value of a claim may not necessarily apply.
This QuickCounsel will examine three important developments in US whistleblower litigation since 2015: longer statute of limitations, available emotional distress damages, and lower standard of "reasonable belief."
This is an Insights article provides a current outlook on real estate crowdfunding.
This material provides an overview of the various factors that a foreign investor should consider when establishing a business in Nicaragua.
As baby boomers approach their golden years and prepare to exit the working world, they’ve been hit with the reality of a dismal economy coupled with longer life expectancies. Phased retirement has been a win-win opportunity for counsel who don’t want the obligation of a full-time workload and employers who need to harvest the skills of seasoned attorneys.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in Australia. It also summarizes the laws regulating employment relationships, including redundancies and mass layoffs, and provides short overviews on competition law; data protection; and product liability and safety. In addition, there are comprehensive summaries on taxation and tax residency; and intellectual property rights over patents, trade marks, registered and unregistered designs.
General terms and conditions, particularly used for the sale of steel building components. These terms generally accompany a purchase order. Includes provisions regarding quality, permissible variations and inspection, warranties, delivery, and other general considerations.
It’s a bad day, the eve of your company’s merger. You are a high-profile corporate lawyer working for a global brand and you just learned that personal data believed to have been stolen from your cloud computing account has been posted on WhoNeedsTheLaw.com, apparently exposing your name, entire work email inbox, phone number and scandalous images secured by a hacker accessing the camera on your laptop computer. The data includes a private dialogue between you and the outside company about the liabilities of taking on the merger. What would you do? This interactive session will cover emerging executive liability issues and test how effectively you can navigate risk with real-life scenarios and video vignettes.
What doesn’t kill your review team will make them stronger. Stop relying on document search technology and temporary agencies and take back control of ediscovery. Not only will this eight-step process reduce your costs, but as your review team becomes better informed your litigation strategy will become more effective too.
This is a sample sales agreement between a hotel and client.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
Employee leaves of absence continue to be a source of stress for many organizations doing business in the United States. Not only do employers need to be aware of federal laws that impact employee leaves, but also of state and city leave of absence laws that impose new and, in some cases, unexpected obligations on employers. This panel will provide expert advice about current litigation trends and best practices to avoid common pitfalls with absence management.
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.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding aviation financing and leasing across a range of jurisdictions.
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