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Considering the distinctive aspects of a typical IT outsourcing deal, this article presents a top ten list of tips that you should consider when negotiating IT outsourcing deals, whether as legal counsel for the client or for the IT vendor.

This article outlines ten alternatives to the sometimes lengthy (and costly) litigation process.

Savings is not a strategy. Imagine a CEO opening an earnings call by celebrating the money the company “saved” on deal counsel and due diligence by not moving forward with an otherwise strategically vital acquisition. The stock would crater because leadership would rightly be judged as majoring in the minors.

As a line item, legal spend is a minor consideration. Rather, legal spend is better characterized as a relatively small investment that enables the business to execute on what matters.

Legal spend should be dictated by business needs. Those business needs are only escalating with the explosion in legal complexity. The increasingly law-thick environment in which businesses operate is having a profound impact on corporate top lines, bottom lines, valuations, and strategic opportunities. Trying to save money on legal is myopic—and excruciatingly common.

In this short article, find top ten tips to consider before you receive a notice from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding an examination.
(Editor Note: On Oct. 17, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled CFPB's funding mechanism was unconstitutional. On Nov. 14, 2022, CFPB filed a writ of certiorari with the US Supreme Court requesting review of the decision in the 2022 term.)

Do you know how crucial business skills are to your career as in-house counsel? Consider the key issues below in planning your career. The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), prepared this checklist utilizing information presented in the webcast titled “The Necessity of Business Skills for Advancing In-Housel Legal Professionals” (October 6, 2021). The webcast, presented by King’s Business School in partnership with ACC, highlights how the skills and language of business can elevate your skillset and position you for future success.

In this Top Ten, in-house counsel can learn ten steps that your business can take to measure, mitigate, and monitor social risks across operations and supply chains.

The first in-person meeting of the member countries of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) at the White House resulted in the announcement of several initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region.

This QuickCounsel provides an overview of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and what it means for Not For Profit Organizations

This Quick Counsel makes commercial parties to a transaction aware of their potential liabilities regarding Australia's consumer protection laws,.

The purpose of this article is to present a general analysis of the labor inspections that the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare may perform in the workplaces and companies' sites in order to verify the compliance of the relevant provisions established in the Federal Labor Law, the regulation of labor inspections and application of fines, sanctions and other Mexican legal bodies.

The COVID-19 pandemic forever changed employer-employee relations and rendered conventional perspectives on where, when, and how work is performed antiquated. As the COVID-19 pandemic turns into an endemic, the workplace issues and operational initiatives that have consumed the corporate world’s attention are likewise shifting. This article discusses what has changed and key lessons learned along the way.

This Quick Overview addresses how entities will need to be wary of their compliance with the continuous disclosure obligations, as the penalties that result from a contravention can be far reaching, both in respect of financial impact and reputational damage.

An ever-expanding group of plaintiffs- are using the citizen suit provision of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA") to address alleged regulatory violations, seek cleanup of wastes alleged to be causing an imminent and substantial endangerment, and pursue fee awards. Defendants should consider the following key questions when sued under RCRA's citizen suit provisions.

This QuickCounsel addresses how workplace class actions can prove very expensive and involve a high reputational risk, both of which can result in substantial financial exposure and negatively impact a company's value.

This short list explains the ten most significant cases, and provides some insightful practical takeaways, involving in-house counsel and ethical issues from the past 25 years within the United States.

This brief overview (QuickCounsel) provides an overview of a threat every company is facing today - the risks posed by the theft of company trade secrets and confidential information in the employment setting.

In some instances, in-house lawyers can let their guard down, ethics wise. This brief article explains some complex ethics rules that in-house counsel should be aware of since they may affect your company, in the United States.

The purpose of this brief article is to summarize and provide context for some of the key issues raised by "work for hire" language in software development contracts, and to review some alternative mechanisms that parties negotiating such agreements might consider using to effectuate their intent in the United States.

This brief overview (QuickCounsel) touches on those issues that are fundamental to most patent licenses and should at least be considered in the context of a patent license negotiation.

This Top Ten article addresses considerations for employers in states with medical or otherwise legal marijuana in the US.

Process standardization is a strategic initiative aimed at achieving consistency and uniformity across all organizational processes, but more specifically, the legal department being the focus here. By standardizing our internal processes and procedures, we can ensure a high level of service delivery, create efficiencies, optimize costs, and maximize benefits to our internal and external stakeholders. Click here to read more.

Learn steps your organization should take following the Federal Trade Commission's issuance of a final rule banning most noncompete agreements. This article from Cozen O'Connor discusses the FTC rule and how employers should respond if they have employees with noncompetes or are considering whether to implement them.

For small teams facing big challenges, automation is a critical tool that increases efficiency and reduces manual errors, freeing up valuable time for more strategic work. Read more here.

A selection of resources regarding environmental risk due diligence in transactions.

Learn strategies for effective performance reviews in the in-house legal team.

Arbitration and mediation are effective ways to resolve internationals business deals in the OHADA region. This article provides an overview of the OHADA framework, including the benefits of using arbitration and considerations for enforcing awards.

India’s anti-corruption framework has been shaped by a complex mix of legislative, executive, and judicial efforts to curb pervasive corruption challenges.

This article delves into India’s anti-bribery and anti-corruption framework. It also offers practical guidance for organizations on enhancing compliance measures and mitigating associated risks effectively.

Navigating the complexities of a product recall can be challenging, but having a well-structured plan in place minimizes risks and ensures compliance.

In this checklist, we outline the six key steps every company should follow when faced with a potential recall—ranging from the initial determination of whether a recall is necessary to conducting a thorough after-action review. This guide can serve as a resource for any business looking to protect consumers and its brand during a recall event.

Learn and advance your career with practical checklists that feature insight from in-house lawyers and other experienced contributors. Topics: Essential Skills for New General Counsel; Career Advancement Skills; Well-being for In-house Lawyers; and Cybersecurity for In-house Lawyers.

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