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Do the various companies in the United States stand together in terms of federal legislative and regulatory efforts to harness market forces in reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? The answer is not intuitive, primarily because of the enormous disparity in GHG emission inventories among companies. California utilities, for example, with one of the lowest CO2 inventories in the country, may find themselves on the short end if federal cap-and-trade policy allows tradable rights based on historic CO2 emissions — a starting point that would benefit utilities in coal-burning states. The panel will begin with a brief primer on cap-and-trade basics, and then launch into a debate on the key issues companies will have to work through as they help shape federal cap-and-trade policy for GHG emissions.

This Quick Overview points to the importance of an employer understanding the difference between an employee and independent contractor in order to determine a company's tort liability in the United States.

This survey is a self-proclaimed 'work in progress' which will continue to be updated by the Pro Bono Institute. It covers 43 jurisdictions in Europe, Asia and the Pacific region, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East.

Sample code of conduct for employees. Provides for accountability, loyalty, personal gain, blackmail, corruption, confidentiality, financial concerns, customer, vendors, competitors, partners, trading in shares, compliance office, and sanctions.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in the United Arab Emirates.

With the Dodd-Frank act in effect, employees now have greater incentive to call the SEC about potential violations. Companies must encourage their own employees to report any potential violations internally rather than to the SEC. Learn more about whistleblower provisions and their implications for your client.

As expected, 2021 saw continued emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues on a global scale, by governments, regulators, NGOs, the private sector, and other important stakeholders.

This third instalment of Latham’s annual 10 Things to Look Out For blog post highlights the ESG-related developments and trends that we expect to remain in the headlines in 2022.

This ACC guide, sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, provides an overview of some of the protection frameworks for data and software.

Although nonprofits have continued to grow in size and sophistication, they are under constant pressure to increase transparency and justify their tax-exempt status. Instead of a threat, view this as an opportunity to define your organization to your stakeholders, resulting in better management and continued independence from excessive regulations.

As digital transformation initiatives continue to drive the business world, legal departments are often woefully unprepared. However, there are measures that can be taken to lessen the blow.

The negotiation of good IP agreements can be particularly thorny since the negotiator often doesn't understand the underlying IP. This session will discuss best practices and include practical checklists for would-be IP agreement negotiators.

A presentation on non-immigrant visas and employment-based immigration for in-house counsel.

This guide covers common issues in public investment funds – including registration, regulatory framework, marketing of public funds, and tax treatment – in 19 jurisdictions.

This is a sample terms/agreement between principal and independent contractor.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in Indian construction plans.

In-house counsel often find themselves in the unexpected role of compliance officer. Fulfilling the responsibilities associated with both roles can be challenging but also rewarding, and each demands a unique skill set. In today’s business environment, is it realistic to expect general counsel to also effectively serve as chief compliance officers? And, is this unification in the best interest of the organization?

One of the most important topics in corporate compliance and governance compliance is subsidiary management. In our expanding global economy, the challenges of managing subsidiaries are complex, fraught with risk, and can quickly become an administrative nightmare. In this panel, compliance and governance professionals will discuss their experiences in managing entities across the world, working with agents and outside counsel, and managing tax issues. The program is aimed at identifying lessons learned, improving work practices, and reducing the risks and expenses your organization faces in maintaining entities around the world.

With such an emphasis on value these days, law firms may be judged on their ability to shed the confines of the billable hour, improve efficiency and resourcefulness. But the most rewarding results may come from mastering the age-old concept of work/life balance.

This article provides an overview of legal process outsourcing and some guidance for thinking about the “fitness for purpose” of different possible outsourcing moves within law firms and in-house law departments.

The EU national authorities have been consistently imposing increased compliance verification and audits and overall tightening sanctions. As a recent example, restrictions have been placed on financial support for trade and opening of new branches. Supply chain security remains a major concern: are we doing the upfront due diligence and do we have all the appropriate contractual clauses? How can we secure a supply chain in an international export environment where regulatory bodies impose customs and import restrictions on certain products? This session will focus on providing an update from an EU trade and export/import controls perspective.