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This 4th annual LegalSEC study provides key insights into the InfoSec programs and practices specific to legal firms.

The US Federal Communications Commission recently adopted modified “open Internet” rules intended to protect the ability of consumers and content producers to send and receive legal information on the Internet, a concept also known as “network neutrality.” In order to strengthen its authority to adopt the rules, the FCC reclassified fixed broadband Internet access services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934. This article explains which sections of Title II will and will not apply to broadband Internet access services.

This is a sample employee handbook with state specific appendices.

This case law is Federal Trade Commission v. Toysmart.com, LLC.

This article discuses the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized amendments to the Negative Option Rule, now retitled the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Program.“

The rule represents a significant overhaul of the regulatory framework governing how companies handle subscription services and automatic renewals.

This is a template master marketing services agreement.

In this checklist, in-house counsel and litigators can figure out where, when and how to consider the use of force majeure in their practice during the global pandemic.

This sample stresses to be mindful that YOU AND YOU ALONE are personally responsible for the content that you publish on the Internet.

Learn how human review and advanced technology can be harnessed to increase the efficiency and accuracy of document review; how the marriage of people and processes can reduce the total cost of discovery; and how the combination of all of these components—human reviewers, advanced analytical technology, and robust review processes and protocols—can strengthen rather than sacrifice defensibility.

Depending on the nature of your industry, and especially if litigation is anticipated, it makes sense to have a standardized (yet customizable) plan of action at the ready. This article contains pointers to help this process along.

This article discusses the considerable confusion that exists over the reach of the SEC's Section 205, its new Standards of Professional Conduct for Attorneys appearing before the Commission.

This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its executive.

Career Path columnist Bill Mordan discusses the role of computer judges in the future of law.

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The article discusses three risk areas associated with investing in China, including a pervasive undermining of the legal system because of direct personal relationships, or “guanxi.”

Sample Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines Contributed by ACC Legal Operations Members

Overview of best practices in risk management. Includes discussion of enterprise risk, advising the board on risk, risk mitigation planning, cybersecurity, and third party risk from vendors and suppliers.

As the environmental debate enters uncertain territory, companies are beginning to look to the legal department to provide clarity regarding impending legislation, such as the US Clean Water Act. Although it may take years to reach a resolution, it is imperative that in-house counsel understand the potential ramifications on company practices.

Work smarter, not harder. A recent study from the Project for Attorney Retention supports this maxim. Focusing on value and efficiency, as opposed to hours, attorneys are finally achieving the elusive work-life balance they have sought for years. In turn, companies that promote this balance are rewarded with loyal employees and added value.

This is a discussion of key securities law considerations for start-up or early-stage companies preparing to grant compensatory equity awards to employees, directors or other service providers.

What happens when an employee calls the CEO an incompetent jerk in front of others at your non-union company? Is he subject to disciplinary action? Explore the 12 NLRB rules that your employer - and you as their legal leader - should know.

It’s difficult enough when an integral employee decides to leave — clients must be maintained, coverage ensured and investor relations handled. this departure can become even more of a problem when confidential company information is misappropriated. Non-compete agreements are no longer enough to deal with such a situation; learn what to do in order to protect your business’s electronic secrets.

Although many companies today have adopted sexual orientation nondiscrimination policies, in court they have proven surprisingly hard to enforce. This is a lose-lose situation for both the employee and the company. As in-house counsel, you can help everyone do better. Learn how to rewrite your company's policy and, better yet, adopt an anti-discrimination certification mark. These changes will enhance the corporate image and even limit liability in the process.

In a digital age with a free flow of information, it is easy to diminish the value of personal data. The European Commission, however, is set to solidify and unify data protection laws within the European Union under the General Data Protection regulation, and American companies with operations or customers in the European Union will soon find themselves having to comply with a new set of laws that could increase the cost of doing business, as well as significantly impact business operations.

Without the guarantee of privileged communication, it is difficult for in-house counsel to effectively render legal advice to management. It is absolutely essential that counsel consider how a court will analyze privilege in order to ensure that sensitive communications remain confidential. If not, prepare to wave that privilege goodbye.