The legal industry is changing and technology is a big part of that change. Learn more about technology in the legal profession and how learning a little can benefit your practice a lot.
The SEC is ready to tap its Investor Protection Fund — the IRS recently awarded $104 million to an ex-banker for providing information related to an international tax case. Companies and their counsel should take heed and encourage potential whistleblowers to report alleged wrongdoing internally. This requires establishing a culture of speaking up. Learn how to institute effective reporting mechanisms.
Law department leadership in this century involves maintaining a global perspective. Leaders must comprehend the market, work environment and needs of the client, all while anticipating change. Effective leaders promote creativity and innovation within their departments by placing employees in positions that enable them to use their knowledge and build relationships. Learn more about how to become a strategic leader and meet the challenges of the 21st century.
You may have never cared about (or truly understood) commercial mortgage-backed securities. But in the steadily lengthening to-do lists of in-house counsel, you may find yourself navigating the industry at the request of your company’s leadership. What does it mean for your employer’s present and future growth? Or, what does it mean period? Find answers to your burning CMBS inquiries in this article.
Intellectual property has always been an important issue; however, recent court cases may affect patent rights. Here are several ways of reducing the risk.
Today's mobile workforce mandates that succession management plans be in place at all times. A laissez-faire approach yields leaders, but in an inefficient and haphazard way. Successful transitions must take into account the needs of the client, long-term departmental goals, and industry context.
As in-house counsel, your company is about to expand to regions of the world where corruption is deeply ingrained. Are you up for the challenge? To avoid waking up in a cold sweat, consider creating a robust anti-bribery/ anticorruption auditing program to detect potential violations. You’ll be happy you did.
Having a mentor at work can be crucial to your understanding of the company, general guidance, and overall performance. And choosing a mentor outside the legal department can help you gain invaluable perspective as you navigate your career.
As corporate budgets tighten, you may feel pressure to drive down hourly billing rates. However, legal services are not a commodity, and the traditional billing model doesn't necessarily reward efficiency. Smart selection of outside counsel, thoughtful budgeting and open communication allow you to tailor staffing and billing approaches.
This issue includes articles about defensive tactics, border and travel problems, navigating international tax authority and risk management in Canada.
This guide is designed to inform potential investors about the current and upcoming tourism market within Egypt.
By December 1, 2023, all companies listed on the NYSE or Nasdaq must adopt clawback policies that comply with listing standards mandated by the SEC (the SEC Clawback Rules). This requirement to adopt new compliant clawback policies applies to all US-listed companies, including listed foreign private issuers (FPIs). Latham & Watkins attorneys have prepared this FAQ to offer practical advice for listed companies implementing compliant policies.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding corporate tax across a range of jurisdictions.
Some topics covered include the macro-economic factors caused by the war in Ukraine, the associated global inflation, and the remaining pressure on the capacity of tax administrations.
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a central repository to track and manage all contracts and related documents. This checklist will help prioritize CLM features and functionality when choosing a platform.
The task based billing buzz has substantially quieted during the several years since introduction of the standard codes based on that concept. For some, it has gone the way of Total Quality Management and other sweeping reforms. A fresh look may be warranted, however, at the use of task based billing as a powerful cost management tool.
As the COVID-19 pandemic reaches the two-year mark, it continues to impact how and where employees in the United States work and continues to require employers to address significant issues regarding wage and hour law compliance. In this resource, find out more on how to deal with these ever-changing issues.
This sample Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreement describes the service and obligations between the provider and subscriber. It includes terms for copy restrictions, web/mobile sites, security, data retention, reports, and confidentiality.
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Representing a company outside the familiarity of the States can be a three-fold lesson in corporate etiquette, culture and law. In the Arab Middle East, these findings hold especially true. Follow this author’s firsthand experience and take away some tips on negotiating transactions abroad.
Learn how companies responding to EPA claims under the Superfund statute can seek federal government contribution due to federal ownership of industrial facilities during World War II.
This article offers practical guidance on recognizing an ethical dilemma or conflict when you're facing it, and gracefully navigating your way through it.
This multi-jurisdictional resource addresses several real estate topics including fee simple ownership; the most common forms of investment vehicles available; and what state or local transfer, stamp, or similar taxes are levied on sellers or buyers.
Letter from ACC to Supreme Court of Iowa concerning Iowa's proposed changes to Iowa's rule for registration of in-house counsel.
By learning how to effectively manage third party subpoenas, in-house counsel can avoid the undue burden of fighting someone else’s legal battle.
GCs from large and small companies share their views and experiences on compliance matters.
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