Get an update on the judicial and administrative interpretation of the statute since its passage and the current status of competition in telecommunications industries.
On March 3, 2022, President Joe Biden signed legislation that makes predispute arbitration agreements and class action waivers invalid and unenforceable to sexual assault and sexual harassment claims. On its face, the law is limited to those specific types of claims. However, legislative attempts to restrict arbitration rights persist at the federal, state, and local levels.
Does your external counsel ever come across as disconnected? Many law firms desire a deeper understanding of their clients' business operations, structure and ways of working. Many businesses, in turn, wish that their external counsel had a clearer appreciation for the issues impacting their operations, were up to speed with their current business activities and initiatives, and were more closely attuned to their corporate culture. Introducing a secondment program is a great way to achieve many of these goals.
Legal Research training specifically designed for in-house counsel - presentation held in Sydney on 6 May 2015.
Listed entities should familiarise themselves with the recent changes ASX has made to Listing Rules and Guidance Notes, particularly in relation to disclosure and capital raising.
This resource contains a list of useful benchmarking resources as it pertains to the 2012 ACC Annual Meeting Session 1105.
This is a sample LLC operating agreement between members of a Virginia Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Too much email? The sheer volume is a distraction. Below is a system to reduce the volume of email received, triage the remainder, and eliminate much of the unnecessary waste associated with a full inbox. It is a system, not magic. It will require some effort. But it will be worth it. The system has two components. Though they are complements, either alone should prove useful in improving your Outlook.
This article examines the subpoena power of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and provides guidance for employers who receive subpoenas from these agencies. It also looks at how contractors should respond to requests for information from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
This resource provides an overview of patent regulations in Switzerland, with a focus on enforcement proceedings, licensing, and ownership.
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.
Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.
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.
This article provides an overview of patent enforcement proceedings in Colombia.
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.
This guide provides an overview of patent enforcement proceedings in Mexico.
This primer shows how Hong Kong has a three-tier system of banking institutions covering licensed banks, restricted licence banks and deposit-taking companies. There are separate licensing regimes, laws and regulations governing money lenders and money brokers.
The multi-jurisdictional guide explores pricing and reimbursement laws and regulations impacting healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
This presentation covers boilerplate pitfalls and other common contracting challenges; also learn how a legal department can become a better facilitator in the contracting process within your organization.
This article discusses how you can ensure that your company is ready for an OSHA inspection. Learn how to prepare your facilities so that your company is in the best position to defend itself.
Getting past security at the airport is tantamount to being publicly screened and examined. It’s part of the inconveniences suffered for the sake of safety. But how far those searches go and should go is debatable when it comes to seizure of electronic equipment. Frequent travelers should read on for information and applicable solutions.
This selection of survey data is based on ACC research. Among other things, find out how Canadian CLOs prefer to check their email and how many hours a week caregivers spend on their personal duties.
Discuss the various roles in-house counsel tend to play and how they are affected by attorney-client privilege rules.
This article examines Knorr-Bremse's ramifications on the affirmative duty of care to respect the patent rights of others and exculpatory opinions in general, as well as the ruling's effect on in-house patent counsel who want to advise management on potential infringements. Includes recommendations on how in-house patent counsel can effectively meet the affirmative duty of care imposed by Underwater Devices.
The article covers familiar territory such as the enforcement benefits of arbitration, the neutrality it offers, the fact that it is more confidential than litigation and the finality of arbitration. It should be of particular interest to anyone new to arbitration and dispute resolution in general.
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