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Gain insights into how HR departments at German employers can help to make employees trips more sustainable, and learn about the potential legal issues that such efforts may present.

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.

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 guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series which provides general information about legal and business infrastructures in jurisdictions around the world.

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.

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.

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 provides tips on Legal Process Outsourcing and the future of contracting.

This article provides 4 tips to follow when dealing with LPO and the future of contracting.

Best practices and guideline review and development template

From Ontario to Dallas, ACC highlights the recent events from chapters across the globe.

This CLO Perspective highlights some of the technology, tools and practices Christopher Barnard, General Counsel for Coca-Cola Europe, implements within his virtual legal team to help them stay connected, and provides insights on how the team uses technology to provide productive and efficient legal services for their corporate client.

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.

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.