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This article discusses how DuPont's law department is using technology to create a virtual law firm, by fostering collaboration among its in-house staff, its outside law firms, and its serious providers.

With organisations increasingly relying on AI technology, UK and EU regulators are turning their attention to effective regulation of AI in an effort to recognise its benefits while instilling confidence in individuals that the increasing use of AI is being deployed appropriately and lawfully. In the EU, the European Commission’s AI Act (“Act”) proposal has undergone further changes following review by EU member states. The Council of the EU approved a compromise version of the Act on 6 December 2022. The European Parliament is expected to vote on the draft by the end of March 2023, with a view to adopting the Act by the end of 2023.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues in Australia.

This session and the workshop that follows will examine the external and internal factors that affect the longer-term profitability of the organization. Participants will understand the balance sheet, the income statement, and the statement of cash flow. We will also discuss how to identify red flags that signal financial difficulties or accounting problems.

This article shows how sending a link is often in compliance with the obligations created by copyright law, while attaching documents or cutting and pasting often is not — but the distinction appears lost on users.

This QuickCounsel addresses how workplace class actions can prove very expensive and involve a high reputational risk, both of which can result in substantial financial exposure and negatively impact a company's value.

The US Affordable Care Act (a/k/a Health Care Reform, or the ACA) is complicated. While there is nothing in the ACA that requires any employer to provide group health care coverage to its employees, the failure to do so can come with a price. The ACA is a game changer - one that requires a different approach to compliance than in the past. As with any complex law, the devil is in the details. This article contains some of the big picture strategies to consider when dealing with the ACA.

This briefing explores some of the key themes that we are seeing in trade secrets disputes in the UK and across the EU.

When it comes to defending a consumer class action suit — for deceptive promotion or false advertising — is expensive settlement the best option? Scores of companies have chosen this course, but another solution that does not involve extensive discovery and lengthy motions exists.

This guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in the province of Quebec. Because of Canada’s federal structure, the authority to make laws and regulations is divided between the federal and provincial governments by the Canadian Constitution, although in some areas of divided authority both federal and provincial laws may apply.

If in-house counsel have learned anything from the recent onslaught of data breaches, it's that staying up-to-date on data security issues pays off. To identify red flags early, governments and various industries have created support organizations designed to share security-related information between members. You're not alone in the fight against cybercrime.

Learn about Germany's Foreign Direct Investment Regime after the ordinance of April 27, 2021, which amended the Foreign Trade Ordinance.

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 Germany.

Learn about some of the main developments in climate regulation and the regulatory environment in 2022, and what could come in the future.

Discusses how to maintain a company's financial integrity in a time of crisis by developing a strong FCPA compliance system, and analyzes the case of Monsanto Company that demonstrates how a company can use its financial predicament to ultimately build a best practices compliance program centered around meeting, and at times even exceeding, their legal obligations.

Unlike traditional panel formats, this interactive session is geared for those in their first five years in-house. Bring questions, hypothetical problems, issues and concerns to the panelists, experts in intellectual property, contract creation and litigation. They will answer your questions and make you aware of the latest leading trends in in-house practice.

Explores how a legal department achieved many of the benefits of a matter management system simply by making more effective use of the technological tools already available.

Learn about the differences between and best practices for protecting patents, confidential information and trade secrets in the US.

Regulatory compliance continues to be a key issue for US energy companies. With an ever-changing regulatory landscape and stepped-up enforcement in some areas, it is more important than ever for in-house counsel to ensure proactive compliance with the various regulations governing the energy industry. This panel will provide timely updates, best practices, and advice from the experts on North American Electric Reliability Corporation, US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission compliance.

This InfoPAK is designed to provide corporate counsel with a general overview of compliance training and e-learning programs and to suggest useful practices for the handling of such training in the corporate setting.

You miss the Socratic method of teaching that you endured during law school so much that you replicate it when teaching your clients (your organization’s employees). That could be a big mistake! Before you hop on this familiar bandwagon, let us explore some other teaching techniques that may serve your clients better.

Workplace bullying can negatively affect your organization in a variety of ways — from the health and productivity of the victim, lost profits, your company’s reputation and even litigation. Learn how to spot the symptoms of this “silent epidemic,” and protect your employees and your company from abusive behavior.

Explains the legal and regulatory developments that compel your company's (and the legal department's) active involvement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues, and offers suggestions on how to develop a business case for CSR leadership.