The desire to combine different functions is growing rapidly whereas the Dutch legislation is still not flexible enough to follow suit. Especially the Licensing and Catering Act and designated use for real estate can create obstructions for innovative entrepreneurs. This article shows how the distinctions between the industries can be blurred within the hard boundaries of the law and what entrepreneurs have to keep in mind.
A sample form of preliminary legal due diligence requests in connection with the purchase and sale of capital stock, but could be readily modified for an asset purchase transaction. Focuses on legal due diligence and assumes the acquiring company and/or its accountants will separately make business and financial due diligence requests.
Given the current level of uncertainty in the legal profession, it would be prudent to proactively consider potential future career paths. Whether you would like to remain in-house, move to an outside firm or even open your own practice, you should weigh the pros and cons of each before choosing a path you may regret later.
Proper management of personal information is key to customer confidence, trust and business reputation. This Top Ten presents key tips regarding data privacy in Australia.
This resource provides jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to technology sourcing laws and regulations around the world.
This guide covers issues relating to procurement processes, dispute resolution procedures, intellectual property rights, data protection and employment law.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in France.
Corporate Governance One Year Later. Keep yourself up to date on NYSE/Nasdaq Corporate Governance rules and SEC disclosure.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in the Netherlands.
As in-house counsel, you're constantly trying to find ways to turn a company's lemons into lemonade. So imagine if you could turn litigation, one of legal's sourest lemons, into a source of revenue. By making use of litigation financing, what was once a costly burden can transform into a functioning profit center.
Learn about technology escrow agreements in the event that your software developer goes broke or otherwise refuses to support the software.
While there are some that may argue that the essence of being a lawyer has changed little over the past century, there is no doubt that the traditional system and way of delivering legal services is being challenged.
John P. Frantz, vice president and associate general counsel at Verizon, discusses how his role as chair of the company’s pro bono program is one of the most rewarding aspects of his job.
In order to preserve an ethical environment at your company, your employees need to feel comfortable enough to come forward and discuss problems informally and confidentially. While formal channels like hotlines are good, they're not enough in today's corporate setting. Read on for tips on how to set up your own ombuds program and the advantages the informality of it will provide for everyone.
This is a sample sponsorship and related benefits agreement.
This guide provided by Foley & Lardner summarizes the key elements and requirements contained in the proposed rule. In addition it explains how it differs from the special telemedicine registration rule. Finally, it describes what stakeholders can do to make their voice heard, including by submitting comments to the proposed rule, during these next 30 days.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in Australia.
An overview of various strategies and tips to make law departments more efficient and effective. Includes surveys of in-house counsel covering various metrics of efficiency, cost, and satisfaction.
This article describes the advantages of a virtual network, offering former in-house counsel with children a way back into the workforce as part-timers for the benefit of corporate legal departments.
This multijurisdictional guide covers common issues in initial public offerings, including the IPO process, regulatory architecture, public company responsibilities, potential risks, liabilities, and pitfalls.
Affirmative recoveries, which can include anything from submitting class-action settlements to filing unclaimed property notices, hold the key to millions — or even billions — of revenue for the company. These hidden opportunities add significant value to the company’s bottom line, without the need for additional staff or legal fees. Simply put: you can’t afford not to pursue affirmative recovery efforts.
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