Learn about the state of data transfer laws and regulations in China and takeaways on developing trends.
Learn about post-Covid privacy issues and takeaways for employers in recent Canadian court cases.
Learn about key trends and considerations around ESG policies in business supply chains.
Learn about the importance of liquidators in Hong Kong and recent increased scrutiny of them in their courts.
Learn about Nigeria's legal treatment of employees who resign in anticipation of disciplinary proceedings.
Our roles within our companies offer us a unique view of the business, as well as the outside and internal forces that influence it. As in-house counsel, we like challenges and thrive on finding solutions that push our organizations forward.
In 2012, China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange promulgated the Circular on Further Improving and Adjusting Foreign Exchange Administrative Policies on Foreign Direct Investment (Circular No. 59). It replaces more than 30 approval requirements with simpler registration procedures, streamlines many administrative procedures for foreign exchange transactions and relaxes some restrictions on funds used for foreign direct investment (FDI). The changes resulting from it are reviewed in this article. <br />
The new Data Protection Law, DIFC No. 5 of 2020 (the "DP Law"), became effective 1 July 2020 and replaces DIFC Law No.1 of 2007. Businesses caught by the legislation have a grace period of three months to bring their organisations into compliance with the new requirements.
The new DP Law has been aligned with data protection regimes elsewhere in the world such as the European GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act. Adoption of international data privacy concepts means we're hopeful that such reform will see other territories recognising the DIFC as providing sufficient regulatory protection to allow data transfers in and out of the DIFC with relative ease.
If you join a company that doesn't meet your expectations, should you jump ship or face the music and dance? In his newest column that's inspired by a friend's true story of a poorly planned cruise, James A. Nortz recommends that you pick the latter.
Statistically driven and data intensive, Six Sigma has emerged as the latest and hottest quality initiative within corporate America. Learn how you can apply this strategy for increasing client satisfaction and reducing costs within your legal department.
● Responding to activist challenges in the boardroom.
● Building the boardroom of the future—effective “board refresh” practices.
● Emerging issues and priorities for nominating and governance committee chairs.
This is a sample service agreement between buyer and seller.
A primer on the state and possibilities of Value practices with an emphasis on alternative billing and staffing defin itions and practices.
Discuss the involvement of non-lawyers (e.g., paralegals) in contract review; Explore what contract approval processes your peers have in place; Discuss what systems your peers have in place to manage contracts’ life cycles from conclusion to termination; and Share and learn from your colleagues best practices on how a legal department can become a better facilitator in the contracting process within your organization.
The US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is perennially difficult to navigate and has been fertile ground for the plaintiffs’ bar in recent years. New FLSA lawsuits have been filed in increasing numbers every year for the past decade. Now new rules are about to be issued. Do you know what they will mean for your organization? Will they require you to review and possibly change the wage classifications of some of your employees? And how can you go about doing that without wreaking havoc or inviting lawsuits? How will new equal pay and gender equity legislation affect your organization? Join this session for a walk through the new regulations and practical guidance on their interpretation and implementation.
Learn about recent laws and regulations in China on the use of data and protection of cross-border data transfers.
Learn about the developments around the EU-US Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework announced March 2022.
Learn about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and related copyright issues.
Learn about a 2022 Supreme Court decision that curtails discovery significantly in international arbitration cases.
Learn about changes that the ONCA has on not-for-profits since it came in effect in October 2021.
This guide includes case studies that demonstrate how value approaches can hold rich potential for small in-house legal departments, in a variety of scalable and replicable ways.
If an employee is injured or injures another person as a result of consuming alcohol at an employer-sponsored event, the employer may face liability claims. Read this article to learn how you can minimize your company's potential liability.
Almost every in-house counsel understands the need for some sort of intellectual property due diligence plan to protect company assets, but not all corporate lawyers recognize the significance of IP assets in a wide range of corporate transactions. Read this article for a three-step process that will show you how to develop a plan now that can provide accurate and fast-turnaround assessments later.
Non-technical (i.e., corporate social responsibility) risks are a major concern for all corporations. In response, in-house counsel must actively promote collaboration and innovation with regard to conflict management and dispute resolution. Not only will this cut down on litigation, but also will pave the way for the next generation of legal professionals.
In most cases, firms do not acknowledge disability groups as protected minorities under the title of diversity. As a result, those with disabilities receive the bare minimum in protections from the US Department of Labor, and often struggle to defend themselves against employment discrimination or workplace exclusion. Why have people with disabilities been overlooked from diversity protections and how can in-house counsel play a pivotal role in changing this for the better?
The ACC Australia Ethics Handbook V4 has been developed by a committee of in-house peers and provides a range of practical information, scenarios and case studies to help guide your approach to ethical issues as they arise. We encourage you to review the document and revisit it frequently to help navigate the evolving ethical complexities of in-house legal practice.
Learn about Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs) and their introduction in Singapore's Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill.
Learn about parent company liability and class actions in Scotland related to climate litigation.
Learn about class arbitration developments in Canada and how it differs from developments in the US.
Learn about the UK government's intention to expand corporate accountability for compliance with financial crime requirements.
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