In an era where music is becoming an openly shared commodity, the fate of music sampling — or the process of incorporating old songs into new recordings — has never been more uncertain. Starting in the early 1990s, the legality behind sampling practices changed dramatically, as material that was once freely repurposed became protected under the threat of copyright infringement. By chronicling this growth, in-house counsel can better understand how the tune changed along the way.
This InfoPAK addresses United States laws imposing export controls and economic and trade sanctions. These laws and their implementing regulations can present unique challenges to businesses, as they are complex and often, can be counter-intuitive to the business person. Nevertheless, U.S. government enforcement agencies expect companies to know the rules governing cross-border commerce. Further, an increasing number of companies are being held accountable for violations of these laws and regulations and are receiving ever-increasing
penalties.
Effective support of a company’s sales function requires striking the right balance between making it easy and efficient for the company and its customers to contract with each other, while appropriately protecting the company against key risks. Legal departments are required to do more with less, so the approach taken to supporting the sales function must be efficient. The panelists will discuss strategies for achieving these goals, including identification of different customer types and approaches for each type, clear identification of key risks and tolerances, contract simplification and the use of plain English, sales force training and self-help tools, and processes to streamline the collection of information, drafting, negotiation, authorization and tracking of contracts.
This sample checklist walks in-house counsel through the Intellectual Property (IP) due diligence process, in preparation for negotiating the asset purchase agreement.
This article discusses global labor practices, which are under increasing scrutiny as pressures grow on businesses to address human rights in their operations and supply chains. This article breaks down practical application for businesses and highlights nations that have already implemented due diligence laws.
To do our jobs as in-house counsel well, ACC Chair Simon Fish stresses that we must keep up with trends within the global business community, especially those tied to evolving legislation and technology.
The ACC Guide addresses a variety of methods for increasing value by improving relationships with outside counsel.
In today’s competitive global economy, in-house counsel are under constant pressure to deliver increased value to the client. This InfoPAK addresses a variety of methods for increasing value by improving relationships with outside counsel. It begins by outlining the steps that in-house counsel should take before retaining outside counsel, including setting goals and defining value, creating a strategic plan, and structuring operations to achieve success. The InfoPAK then examines the steps to take after a matter requiring outside counsel arises, including determining the scope of work required, choosing the right firm and fee-structure to maximize value to the client, managing the matter as it progresses, and evaluating performance once the matter is resolved.
This brief article provides an overview of the cultural values that shape interpersonal communications.
A detailed presentation containing graphs, charts, and checklists on developing a global business mindset.
Successful boards are the result of aligned expectations, laser-like focus and the right committee architecture and operation. The work of board committees should not be underestimated in this equation. Impactful boards do not happen without them. The work that the board committees conduct between meetings serves as a springboard for policy decision-making. Learn about the 10 actions an organization can take to build and operate effective committees.
Kate Duchene, CLO and executive vice president, human resources of Resources Global Professionals, discusses fostering a team-oriented environment and promoting ethical behavior, while coping with current regulations.
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.
This "How To" resource can help guide a legal department moving from predominantly hourly billing to alternative billing scenarios - with goals, planning, types, and key considerations.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the IT, Privacy and eCommerce Forum, addresses under what conditions consequential damages in non-disclosure agreements should be disclaimed.
Coaching has made a powerful impact on this lawyer’s career development—and it could do the same for you.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of matters relating to practical issues concerning oil and gas and power including, the domestic oil and gas and electricity sectors, rights to oil and gas, electricity generation and renewable energy, oil and gas health and safety and the environment, and electricity transmission, distribution and supply in the United States.
Based on responses from over 5,000 in-house counsel in 73 countries, ACC's 2015 Census Report offers legal departments, law firms, and other legal industry partners insight into one of the largest ever samplings of the in-house community.
Purchase an electronic copy of the full survey or download the free Executive Summary below.
Reactive law departments respond ad hoc to requests and handle emergencies as they crop up. Proactive departments have processes, tools and cultural behaviors in place to deal with incoming requests efficiently, and thus are better able to strategically manage risk. Learn more about what how legal departments can stop constantly putting out fires and become proactive business partners.
Last year, a Dallas federal jury cleared US billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban of allegations of insider trading. His trial lawyer and long-time counsel explain what made the case resonate with the jury. Among other things, jury research and selection play a critical role in any high-stakes trial.
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