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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.

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.

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This article examines the recent trends in cases which involve the extent of a Court’s jurisdiction to determine a “just and equitable winding up petition” when the two parties involved have a valid arbitration agreement between them.

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.

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 publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in its series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people. This chapter focuses on arbitration in Angola.

This guide reviews anti-corruption legislation, conventions, and practices in Italy.

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.

The market for pharmaceutical products and medical devices in Brazil is definitely taking off. The Brazilian Public Health System (SUS) is continually increasing pharmaceutical assistance, as new drugs become available, as a result of the development of new public health policies. Read this chapter on Brazil to learn more.

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

In this article key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding business dominance.

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.

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.

GCs from large and small companies share their views and experiences on compliance matters.

On July 1, 2024 a federal court ordered that the Biden Administration’s ban on the export of liquified natural gas (“LNG”) be stayed in its entirety, effective immediately. This article provides an overview of the court's ruling, and some of its top takeaways.