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While there are some that may argue that the essence of being a lawyer has changed little over the past century, there is no doubt that the traditional system and way of delivering legal services is being challenged.

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in oil and gas laws and regulations – including development of oil and natural gas, transportation, transmission and distribution, and foreign investment.

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The revolution has not only been televised - it's been beamed, emailed and scanned. Technological advancements aren't without their risks, however. The newest generation of tech-savvy workers, nicknamed the "Millennial" generation, face unprecedented exposure to security breaches. What risks does touch-button technology present? What strategies should in-house counsel wage to protect sensitive company information?

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.

With acute attention from the legal department, a company’s knowledge assets can grow to become one of its greatest strengths — instead of one of its greatest areas of risk.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview and practical analysis for public procurement issues and procedures in the United Kingdom.

This is a sample supplier security requirements and expectations.

This article addresses the financing challenges for private equity buyers in carve‐out acquisitions.

This article explains how in-house counsel can advise their clients who desire to terminate international distributors and agents.

Your company has just announced it will be filing for reorganization under chapter 11. First, take a deep breath. Now what? You and your team have a staggering amount of work to accomplish in a short period of time, without any guarantee of success or even employment upon completion. Plan appropriately and your company’s story might not end at chapter 11.

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

In Hong Kong, employment contracts or HR policy must state clearly what amounts to sufficient disclosure over the acceptance of advantages and any outside remuneration, including moonlighting, and who has the authority to approve it. Training and awareness of relevant policies and approval authority are vital, as is a mechanism for declaring outside work.

A look at alternative billing as the concept is applied to an everyday transaction.

A big part of your new job as an in-house attorney will be advising the business people of legal risks. Some of these business people will be good teammates, some bad, and some well...let's just say that your job will be much easier if you can identify potentially troublesome personalities and effectively deal with them. Learn some of the common problematic personality profiles to help you identify teammates who might require tailored attention.

Learn how results can be multiplied when you put together any combination of in-sourcing, unbundling, alternative legal service providers, process improvement, value-based fees and technology. Whether you're looking for solutions to improve client satisfaction and cost control in litigation, M&A or patent management, these Value Champions will share proven tactics you can use.

This is a sample sales contract where Seller shall transfer to Buyer the objects stated in the schedule on the date specified. Buyer shall be liable for any and all expenses for the transfer.

A company's employment policy on conflicts of interest. Every employee should be free from the influence of personal considerations when representing the company in transactions with others, when making recommendations relating to such transactions, or when making decisions about such transactions.

Kenneth A. Cutshaw analyzes the roles and responsibilities of the CLO in the digital world.

Labor 
Day is not the only September holiday relevant to in-house counsel. That other national holiday is Grandparents Day, which falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. The author shares his thoughts on why this is pertinent to work as corporate counsel.

Frank Fletcher discusses how implementing a wiki can benefit some legal departments.

This checklist provides a means to determine if your business is affected by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). If your business falls under this category, this checklist also covers building action items that move the organization toward compliance.

This article looks at how in-house counsel might leverage the capabilities of their in-house Sourcing & Procurement organization by working closely with them.

This is a report from the General Counsel concerning recent employer rule cases.

This article discusses why negotiating software licensing agreements can be difficult and outlines how to maximize your chances for successfully negotiating some critical deal points.