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This policy is intended to be short and easy to follow, to enable our decision makers (including technical, business, and legal managers) to leverage open source software while protecting our intellectual property assets and mitigating risk.

As Chief Legal Officer, how can you help your organization build trust, especially during a time of crisis? In this article, learn more about how you can increase focus on social good, support the safety of your employees and stakeholders, and engage in proactive policies that will support staff while working remotely.

This Report provides an analysis of corruption within the EU’s Member States and of the steps taken to prevent and fight it. It aims to launch a debate involving the Commission, Member States, the European Parliament and other stakeholders, to assist the anti-corruption work and to identify ways in which the European dimension can help.

This is a sample agreement between a hotel and company.

The Canadian Anti–Spam Legislation has major implications for nonprofits doing business in Canada. Without explicit advance permission from Canadian residents, you might be precluded from contacting them by email. Don’t let your organization be caught by surprise.

Affirmative recoveries, which can include anything from submitting class-action settlements to filing unclaimed property notices, hold the key to millions — or even billions — of revenue for the company. These hidden opportunities add significant value to the company’s bottom line, without the need for additional staff or legal fees. Simply put: you can’t afford not to pursue affirmative recovery efforts.

When doing business in a foreign country, choosing a law firm and an individual lawyer is one of the more important decisions. Using the example of the German legal market, this article demonstrates that simple referrals and law firm directories do not provide sufficient determinative guidelines. Learn more about how to develop best practices for your corporation so that selecting a law firm in a foreign jurisdiction is as painless as it is important.

Of course you’ve written a resume before, but what about a resume for a general counsel job? For a multinational position? For expert tips on how to fine-tune your resume, read more here.

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investment in Japanese businesses and commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

These are sample social computing guidelines regarding blogs, wikis, social networks, virtual worlds and social media.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in France.

You’ve just been appointed general counsel of the company. Now what? The next 90 days are probably the most important of your career to date. From working with your assistant to partnering with the C-suite, this article provides suggestions on how to focus your time during the first three month in your new role. Spend your time wisely, or else it might be the beginning of the end.

This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which features substantive overviews of laws, practice areas, and legal and business issues in jurisdictions around the globe.

This InfoPak aims to assist in-house and outside counsel alike in counseling their clients toward selecting, achieving, and protecting strong brands.

Congratulations, you have been offered a fantastic new career opportunity. Now it’s time for you to decide whether to make the vertical leap to a leadership role in an in-house legal department. Here’s what you need to consider.

Are you trying to make the move in-house? After all, the title of general counsel is certainly a coveted position in corporate America. This article addresses both the legal and non-legal skills you will need to excel in this new role, as well as an overview of the selection and hiring process. Prepare now or risk missing your invite to the big dance.

Patent troll lawsuits can be costly and time-consuming. The stakes are especially high for small start-up companies, which are the primary targets of patent trolls. Fear not – help is on the way. This article explores the challenges in the current patent system and evaluates the proposed remedies.

In this article, the issues of living and working in the EU are discussed, along with the permits required by entrepreneurs and their employees to stay and work in the EU.

This is an excerpt from a corporate annual meeting.

This QuickCounsel focuses on the recent California Transparency in Supply Chains Act and Executive Order, and compliance issues with respect to each.

Learn about technology escrow agreements in the event that your software developer goes broke or otherwise refuses to support the software.