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Two case studies of in-house counsel's efforts to use business techniques to productively and efficiently manage complex lawsuits while optimizing the use of limited financial resources in order to achieve the best result.

The global phenomenon surrounding the social media hashtag #MeToo has prompted many corporations to take another look at their sexual harassment policies. In a conversation with general counsel in the United States, EMEA, India, and Australia, ACC Docket delves into the law behind the movement, and outlines how legal departments everywhere can prepare for the uncertain road ahead.

Every year brings new privacy and security responsibilities for healthcare organizations. Is your organization vulnerable to the top threats to data privacy and security? How do you protect yourself against them? For those risks that cannot be prevented, what steps can you take to minimize your company's exposure? Get updated on these and other developments from the last year. Join us for a fun, interactive program. We asked a hundred attorneys three questions....can you guess the answers?

Explore the unique intersection of governance, corporate compliance programs and ethical decision-making in healthcare organizations. Find out how all of that fits within the board of directors’ fiduciary duties. From bioethics to fraud to governance best practices, speakers will reveal how ethics and compliance officers in healthcare organizations can address and prevent ethics lapses and ensure the board discharges its fiduciary duties.

Steps for companies to consider following the series of sanctions taken against Russia in the wake the Ukraine crisis.

On 24 January 2023, in the Czech Republic, a new law called LEX OZE I. (Act No. 19/2023 Coll.) entered into force. The goal of this law is to remove obstacles and speed up the construction of renewable energy sources ("RES").

Learn about the United Kingdom's new rules under the Pensions Scheme Act 2021, and the implications in terms of requiring pension schemes to manage the effects of climate change as a financial risk and to report on such management.

This article discusses the US Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that will have a significant impact on abortion procedures offered under employee benefits plans.

There is an increasing number of reality television shows on cable and streaming providers, making it more and more likely that employers will be confronted with the “reality” of employees seeking to be cast or asked to appear on a show and whether employers should permit such an appearance.

The paper identifies three issues related to the economics of public interest provisions. Firstly, the paper considers the problem of using public interest provisions as motivation for arbitrary (rather than systematic) interventions in competition cases. The paper relates the problem to broader economic policy uncertainty. Secondly, the paper considers the relationship between public interest objectives and the welfare standard in South African competition cases. Thirdly, the paper considers the analytical requirements for investigating public interest issues, including the need for dynamic rather than static analysis as well as the problem of ‘merger-specificity’, especially in relation to job losses.

Companies that adopt forced ranking systems are most vulnerable to age, sex, and race discrimination claims. This article will help you to minimize such risks.

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investment in Chinese businesses and commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

An introduction to the Model Contract Clauses developed by the members of the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains, American Bar Association Section of Business Law.

International shipping rates are at all-time highs, and continuing parts shortages (e.g., semiconductors) could lead to disruptions lasting until 2023, meaning companies in the sector will need to tighten up the management of their supply chains.

This article discusses the gig economy, that is, workers developing niche areas of specialist expertise, but having careers characterized by a series of interactions with various organizations.

Here are some great tips for increasing productivity and growth even during tough economic circumstances.

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor Forum, addresses the implications of allowing an employee from a U.S. company to telecommute from Spain.

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the ACC Employment & Labor Law eGroup, addresses the feasibility of legal departments creating an internal library of information to advise and counsel clients.

This resource covers how to create and enforce effective document retention policies, especially for organizations in the health-care industry.

Learn about issues that repeatedly come up in Occupational Health and Safety-related (OHS) criminal matters, and the importance of early engagement during the investigation.

This article discusses the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel's memorandum explaining that noncompete agreements in employment contracts and severance agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) except in limited circumstances.

Learn about and read takeaways from the United States' NLRB ruling in February 2023 that broad confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions, or provisions that require employees to waive rights under the National Labor Relations Act, may not be included in severance agreements.

Overview Brazil's business environment. Includes discussion of tax law, legal system, investment law, intellectual property considerations, and marketing.

Key European institutions agreed to formalize GDPR after nearly two years of debate, leaving many unanswered questions regarding the diligence of new sanctioning powers.

Counterfeiting can compromise more than brand authenticity and product quality. It not only can threatens your company's bottom line, but also the health and safety of the consumers of your company's products. Read this article and learn how you can keep your company safe.

Does the latest information that confirms anti-corporate bias automatically translate into big payouts for plaintiffs in this post-Enron era? Not necessarily. Read this article to learn how Enron and related scandals might affect your client in the courtroom and what to do about it.