Learn about key implications of the Spring 2023 situation that saw the United States reach its national debt ceiling.
Learn about board responsibility and oversight on ESG issues under Hong Kong's enhanced ESG Reporting Guide issued in July 2020.
Read about the current state of transfers of personal data out of the UK post-Brexit, and how they may or may not diverge from the EU GDPR.
Learn about the UK's proposed regulatory framework as outlined in it's policy paper "A pro-innovation approach to AI", published in March 2023.
Read a short recap of key ESG developments in 2022 in Europe, the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, Norway, and The Netherlands.
Is your company prepared to undertake a sexual harassment investigation that meets the affirmative defense standards?
Legal Operations can transform the practice of law, but only if everyone embraces It.
Internal rotation programs are becoming a creative method to retain and reward top talent. Find out if this model could work for your company.
Learn how to field compliance issues in an environment where there are no supporting compliance resources available. Learn to recognize ethical pitfalls of fielding compliance issues while operating in dual capacities (as general counsel and compliance officer).
These guidelines apply to all beer-branded advertising and marketing materials created by or under the control of the Brewer.
The most effective way to stop litigation claims from falling on your desk is to avoid the dispute altogether. While this may not always be possible, in-house counsel would be wise to follow these 10 preventative steps that will help ensure you never have to step into a courtroom.
It’s no secret that corporate crises are fast becoming “the new normal” for companies around the globe. With a seat at the executive table, in-house counsel can capitalize on this platform to become ethical gatekeepers for the company and minimize the liability of an unexpected crisis.
Sparked by recent technological advancements, lawmakers in the European Union have had to enact new legislation to protect against the unauthorized use of personal data
As in-house counsel everywhere take on more active roles within the company, many are beginning to feel the looming pressures of corporate interests. To adapt to this new reality, stop thinking of legal as a profession and start thinking of it as a business.
Rising interest in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs has translated into an increase in the number of companies opting to create their own foundations. The foundation becomes a direct channel for the company’s CSR efforts. Learn best practices for starting a foundation.
High up in the clouds is unsettled legal terrain. A growing number of businesses now outsource data center functions to cloud service providers, and how this will impact the legal realm is currently being decided. Learn about the possible application of international privacy law in a multijurisdictional cloud and whether traditional licensing contracts are still relevant.
The proverbial gauntlet has been thrown down — law departments are increasingly challenged to be more service-oriented and less costly. It may sound like an impossible task and for some, it may well be. But there’s another possible solution: off shoring.
Bullying doesn't only happen on the playground - it can happen around the water cooler in your office. Learn how to address this behavior and prevent the legal and financial problems that can result from one employee being a little too mean to another.
The Libson Treaty amendments to Europe’s legal regime were beyond the interests of the press last December, but some will affect corporate counsel dealing with European legislative or regulatory compliance issues. Understand institutional and legal process reforms under the Libson Treaty, and know what to look for in upcoming EU policy prioritization.
in recent years, whistleblower protections have increased in both number and scope. This makes it difficult to determine whether employee complaints constitute “protected activity” under anti-retaliation laws. In-house counsel should be familiar with these new applications, developments and procedures regarding whistleblower claims.
One of our latest features from ACC Docket's July/August issue.
The number of publicly traded entities under scrutiny by activist shareholders is at an all-time high. Challenges come with activist attention and investment, including significant time and analysis required by the members<br />of the board of directors as to the claims, actions and observations by such activists.
Are you leading a global team or is your team just global? As leaders make the leap from national or regional status to establishing a global presence, their challenge is to maintain their companies’ core identity and culture while supporting the inevitable mix of growth and talent.
This sample tells you what you should know about advertising alcohol beverage products.
Read a brief update on UK case law regarding the use of force majeure arguments in contract disputes in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn about the most significant amendments related to personal data protection in Qatar's Data Protection Regulations effective 19 June 2022.
Learn how the European Union's AI Act and and the GDPR have a number of common features, and read about governance at the EU and national levels.
Learn about the April 29, 2022 draft of Certification Technical Standards, exploring personal data protection in China - specifically cross-border transfer of that data.
Learn about highlights of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's Money Laundering Act 2022, which expands and strengthens the 2011 Act combating money laundering.
Blockchains present challenges concerning "personal information" and how organizations collect, use, or disclose it under Canadian privacy laws and compliance obligations.
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