This article discusses the nuts and bolts of developing an effective anti-harassment policy and properly implementing it in the workplace.
It may sound like an odd declaration to make, but in the present state of the economy there is no such thing as a secret. This article discusses the vulnerability of a failed businesses’ private data. What happens to the once personal — and considerably privileged — information of former clients, customers, employees and patients?
Diversity within your legal department (and your company as a whole) begins with compliance, expands into an appreciation for differences, and is at its pinnacle when your work environment recognizes and values differing skills. The Minority Corporate Counsel Association's 2006 Study of Law Department Best Practices, summarized here, shows that corporations are past mere diversity compliance and that their diversity practices have proven to be successful for law departments and corporations as a whole.
A multi-jurisdictional guide to company insolvency laws and procedures.
This overview covers how legal knowledge management supports legal department operations - reducing costs while maintaining quality.
In this multi-country guide, learn the rules for the protection of trade secrets in a wide range of jurisdictions.
This Top Ten explores Anti-Trust Concerns in M&A Transactions in Colombia
A helpful checklist for outlining an international joint venture.
"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"
In order for your law department to be effective, its goals, objectives,and results must be aligned with those of your company. This article will help you to achieve such alignment through a simple three-step strategy for communication and change.
This resource includes two sample bylaws (Sample A - Bylaws of Association and Sample B - Bylaws of Organization). It also includes a brief overview of some of common elements included in bylaws.
In working with your company’s board of directors, you will notice that an ever-present concern for the directors is the issue of potential liability to shareholders that is attendant to the role. Please come join a panel of your colleagues and corporate governance experts for an in-depth look at the real-world scenarios that have shaped director liability law in the previous year. The discussion will also focus on how the recent decisional law in Delaware and other influential United States jurisdictions might affect the future decisions of boards in the coming years.
This article outlines red flags that brand owners and licensees should look for, consider, and address if they find such flags in a brand license agreement.
The results of insider trading enforcement and sentencing continue to follow trends of years past. Review this QuickCounsel to learn more.
Panelists will review common pitfalls when transacting with foreign governments, including governing law/dispute resolution, tax issues and intellectual property, and will discuss strategies for avoiding those pitfalls.
In this multi-country guide, learn about the laws regarding discrimination and equality in a wide range of jurisdictions.
The cloud should be about more than making your legal department run smoothly. Today’s technology can bring acceptable levels of risk if the solution promotes business transparency and collaboration with global suppliers.
English law continues to be one of the most frequently adopted choices of law for international contracts across the world. Likewise, the court service in England, and in London in particular, maintains its reputation worldwide as a destination for international litigation. This article sets out ten key considerations for any person or business considering litigating commercial and corporate disputes in London.
ABA letter to the US Sentencing Commission regarding waiver of attorney-client privilege.
Three Party Master Beneficiary Escrow Service Agreement for the United Kingdom
This is a sample hotel and catering contract.
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