Overcriminalization — specifically, the rise in criminal sanctions for regulatory violations — increases the risk that either you or your company will face a criminal charge. This is, in part, due to countless new regulations and broad prosecutorial discretion. Learn how outside criminal counsel can reduce your exposure to unexpected sanctions.
Sure, we all know that compliance departments provide oversight, coordination, and strategic direction to regulatory compliance activities throughout the company. But what if you've never had one before, and need to get something organized, right away? The author gives tips and insights into setting up a brand-new department.
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.
An overview of anti-corruption regulation in Liechtenstein.
Getting the Deal Through's ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in their 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.
John K. Villa discusses work product protection 25 years after Sporck v. Peil
Discusses U.K. discrimination laws, Italian labour law, and equal opportunity.
ACC and Everlaw conducted a survey of 373 in-house legal professionals in the United States to better understand the extent to which corporate legal departments are collaborating with other business units, how legal teams are collaborating with their law firms and other vendors, and how technology plays a role in enabling collaboration. The results reveal that although legal staff desire greater collaboration and there is a clear recognition of the benefits of doing so, there are impediments preventing legal teams from realizing that full potential.
What do you do when a conflict arises between an employee's religious beliefs and job responsibilities?
711 Defining the Role of In-house Lawyers in Governance. Includes sample board evaluations, corporate governance guidelines, annual board meeting agendas, and more.
This article discusses various ways that you can help your company protect itself from the threat of a terrorist attack.
This short article presents key considerations to address risks related to the US Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) in marketplace lending.
James Wong provides insight into appropriate eating and drinking habits during a formal Chinese banquet.
Despite the steady transition from paper to electronic-based media over the past two decades, many company records programs are still largely paper-centric. With new compliance challenges on the horizon, these programs require an upgrade.
608 Understanding the New Financial Reporting Rules. The agenda includes MD&A, PCAOB, internal controls rulemaking, Form 8-K, non-GAAP financial information, and SEC comment letters.
This session focuses on small, privately held companies who are involved in building and maintaining an effective compliance program on a limited budget.
Discover how to expedite complex reviews and respond to common contracting issues that often arise with data security addendums.
Patent litigation can be pricey — approximately 2.5 million USD through trial. Additionally, litigation demands the valuable time of key executives. Limiting the number and degree of harmful litigation cases is the responsibility of in-house counsel. Read this article to learn how to reduce your company’s risk of IP litigation.
When a company decides to expand internationally, ensuring compliance with local legislation can become a nightmare issue for the Ethics and Compliance Office. If the budget to build a new program is approved, the first thing to consider: What is at the heart of an effective compliance program? The US Federal Sentencing Guidelines (USFSG) offer a seven-element outline. Learn more about the USFSG guidelines so that your company’s global development is a dream, not a nightmare.
For a multinational company based in the United States, it’s essential that employers understand local employment laws when it comes to hiring, managing and terminating employees. After all, most of the basic US concepts of employment law do not translate internationally. Before drafting an international employment agreement, read this article and avoid the “tourist” traps.
In this issue of Canadian Briefings, a quarterly supplement of the ACC Docket, learn more about small law department operations.
Both corporate legal departments and their outside law firms face challenges in recruiting and developing talented lawyers. When they work together on a mentorship program, they not only find a solution but also improve business.
Arbitration is notorious for consuming too much time and money, especially when multinational businesses are involved. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this headache. Corporate counsel can strategically minimize costs and promote efficiencies during the entire process, from creating the contract to selecting the country of arbitration.
This is a sample sales agreement between a hotel and group.
This survey solicits information regarding code of ethics and business conduct, leadership and tone from the top, internal control systems, training and communication and respondent demographics.
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