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With rapid increases in AI capability comes ​uncertainty and fear​ around job security within the legal industry. However, ​with ​th​is​ ​uncertainty ​​comes a ​welcome opportunity to​ consider​​ ​strategic transitions ​and​ unlock greater potential in your career, share Jessica Lehman and Shema Mbyirukira #ACCDocket #career #AI

In this article, the DEI ESQ columnists offer several useful tips to ensure inclusiveness for remote and global employees. #ACCDocket #remotework

Many businesses are turning to privacy assessments — comprehensive reviews of data collection, processing, and governance conducted under the supervision of counsel. Here are five questions you should ask to determine whether and how to conduct a comprehensive privacy assessment in your organization.

A day in the life of Simona Camilleri, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer of Cubits, Malta.

If producing an engaging and useful code of conduct is on your to-do list, here are five "CLEAR" steps you can take to determine the right approach.

This article discusses the 10 basic rules about equal pay established by the Superior Labor Court.

Recent decisions by the UK courts have shone a light on the legal challenges facing the increased application and regulation of artificial intelligence tools and systems.

Cyber risks are dynamic, morphing, expanding, and shifting targets. And the risk exposures are only increasing as the rate of adoption of new technologies and digital devices within businesses continues to accelerate, creating an ever-larger surface for attackers to infiltrate and new opportunities for operational disruption.

Jennifer Barry, senior legal counsel and acting board secretary at Box Hill Institute, explains how ACC’s In-house Counsel Certification Program emphasizes the ethical role of in-house counsel.

A day in the life of Niv Polani, chief risk officer at Bank Hapoalim B.M. in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Some insights into the career path of Hiro Kato, general counsel at INPEX in Japan.

This article explores the benefits and challenges of using the VLFT approach and offers some pointers for in-house counsel to manage a far-flung team more effectively.

A day in the life of Katerina Galanopoulou, legal and compliance counsel for Greece, Cyprus, and Malta at SAP Hellas in Athens, Greece.

As in-house counsel, you never know when you’ll encounter an unforeseen event that triggers an internal investigation. But when you do, you’ll want to be prepared. Whether it’s a whistleblower complaint or a personnel-related issue, companies can no longer afford to treat claims on a case-by-case basis, and must create precautionary policy that ensures that every investigation is fair and safe for all involved.

An in-house litigator, defense counsel, plaintiff counsel, and judge discuss how to be civil to fellow lawyers during trial cases.

General counsel are typically part of the leadership team; their position naturally connects them to others across their organizations. By being open about the succession planning process, you are letting the candidate know there is a place at the table for those who can help anticipate developments, proactively manage the company’s legal risks, and strategize in related areas such as finance and employment matters.

Combining the human and technological parts of your team effectively might be challenging, but the results are worth it. Here are a few ways you can invest in technology that benefits your people and your business.

Corporate counsel have the first and best opportunity to control the destinies of their clients at the time of drafting the arbitration agreements — before disputes have arisen, when business relations are at their best, and when everyone is cooperating to “get the deal done.”

The ILAN has been a tremendous resource for meeting new colleagues and being able to learn from them about different approaches to handling matters as in-house counsel; often these newfound friends provide useful insights and a fresh way to look at things.

Dreaming, as opposed to goal-setting, is not about being smart, measureable, achievable, realistic, or time bound. Dreaming is the exact opposite of that. It simply allows you to explore all that can be.

Despite the best efforts of in-house counsel, some problems are unavoidable. When a dispute is on the horizon, consider these 10 steps to avoid litigation.

While there are many powerful reasons to implement strong internal compliance programs, the focus of this article is mitigating risk specifically created by external “bounty” programs. In that context, the more robust the internal compliance program, the less risk there is that an employee will go outside first to report a violation or potential violation.

This article will provide in-house legal counsel with information on OSHA compliance, injury recording and reporting criteria, how to handle an inspection, citation, and penalty, the contestation and appeal process, whistleblower complaints, and tips and strategies the civil litigator can employ in underlying civil litigation where the OSHA standards are at issue.

A day in the life of Cheryl Yuan, Deputy General Counsel – M&A and Partnerships at Veon in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

A day in the life of Cynthia Bar, Managing Counsel — Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay at Coca-Cola in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

A day in the life of Varsha Gupta, Regional Legal & Compliance Counsel, Middle East and Iran, Health at RB in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

There’s no reason to frown when it comes to implementing AI solutions to your legal department’s workflow.

Momentum is building in favor of electronic signatures, and many in-house counsel are seeing a tipping point on the horizon. However, as in any era of rapid change, keeping up with developments is challenging. In order to use electronic signatures with confidence, legal professionals should understand the recent legislative progress.

Recent court decisions — such as the Sixth Circuit’s Shane Group opinion — and legal publications have a placed a renewed emphasis on the topic of filing under seal. This article continues that discussion by compiling the practical lessons of Shane Group and offering concrete guidance for corporate litigants who handle confidential or sensitive documents.

Our September Canadian Briefings supplement delves into the challenges and responsibilities a director of a Canadian public company must face.