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This sample provides step by step instructions when setting up the protection of personal data in a new context of risk.

This article focuses on three areas that affect a legal career path in the 21st century.

Sample table and list laying out objectives for a project, assigning priorities, and establishing a monitoring schedule.

Add social media to the growing list of corporate worries. More than three-quarters (77 percent) of lawyers recently surveyed by Robert Half Legal said they are concerned about the legal implications of employees using social media for business communications within their companies.

This quick reference guide provides overview of state attorney general enforcement powers and trends.

Is your company acting within US import and export laws, fulfilling the legal obligations that fall under them? As the company's legal expert, in-house counsel needs to make sure that the company understands and complies with the many laws associated with this aspect of business.

Many in-house and outside counsel seem reluctant to embrace the project management approach to plan development. However, a consistent system to coordinate action, measure progress and respond to change could be the key to improving legal work efficiency. The benefits of project management — greater efficiency and profitability — will only be achieved through collaboration between the department and the firm.

This Wisdom of the Crowd, complied from responses posted on the New to In-house and Small Law Department eGroups, addresses issues of the liability and various restrictions on running a contest or sweepstakes. The issues discussed include elements of a sweepstakes, operating a contest open to the general public vs. business partners, and operating an office bracket pool.

Learn about recent laws and regulations in China on the use of data and protection of cross-border data transfers.

Learn about the developments around the EU-US Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework announced March 2022.

Learn about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and related copyright issues.

Ten considerations for you and your career should your small company be acquired by a larger one.

This ACC Top Ten highlights the top ten ways to improve the pricing and risk profile of a Long Term Service Agreement for owners.

Is your company prepared to undertake a sexual harassment investigation that meets the affirmative defense standards?

International mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are likely to pose special challenges for in-house counsel by adding a multi-jurisdictional dimension to the regulatory review and approval process. Discover the differing merger control regimes that must be complied with in doing M&A transactions in the European Union, Canada, China and elsewhere, including the notification thresholds, notification requirements and review processes. Then, explore the issues that arise in managing multiple regulatory compliance processes when the transaction triggers reviews in two or more jurisdictions.

Legal Operations can transform the practice of law, but only if everyone embraces It.

Internal rotation programs are becoming a creative method to retain and reward top talent. Find out if this model could work for your company.

Learn how to field compliance issues in an environment where there are no supporting compliance resources available. Learn to recognize ethical pitfalls of fielding compliance issues while operating in dual capacities (as general counsel and compliance officer).

These guidelines apply to all beer-branded advertising and marketing materials created by or under the control of the Brewer.

The most effective way to stop litigation claims from falling on your desk is to avoid the dispute altogether. While this may not always be possible, in-house counsel would be wise to follow these 10 preventative steps that will help ensure you never have to step into a courtroom.

It’s no secret that corporate crises are fast becoming “the new normal” for companies around the globe. With a seat at the executive table, in-house counsel can capitalize on this platform to become ethical gatekeepers for the company and minimize the liability of an unexpected crisis.

Sparked by recent technological advancements, lawmakers in the European Union have had to enact new legislation to protect against the unauthorized use of personal data

As in-house counsel everywhere take on more active roles within the company, many are beginning to feel the looming pressures of corporate interests. To adapt to this new reality, stop thinking of legal as a profession and start thinking of it as a business.

Rising interest in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs has translated into an increase in the number of companies opting to create their own foundations. The foundation becomes a direct channel for the company’s CSR efforts. Learn best practices for starting a foundation.

High up in the clouds is unsettled legal terrain. A growing number of businesses now outsource data center functions to cloud service providers, and how this will impact the legal realm is currently being decided. Learn about the possible application of international privacy law in a multijurisdictional cloud and whether traditional licensing contracts are still relevant.

The proverbial gauntlet has been thrown down — law departments are increasingly challenged to be more service-oriented and less costly. It may sound like an impossible task and for some, it may well be. But there’s another possible solution: off shoring.

The Libson Treaty amendments to Europe’s legal regime were beyond the interests of the press last December, but some will affect corporate counsel dealing with European legislative or regulatory compliance issues. Understand institutional and legal process reforms under the Libson Treaty, and know what to look for in upcoming EU policy prioritization.

in recent years, whistleblower protections have increased in both number and scope. This makes it difficult to determine whether employee complaints constitute “protected activity” under anti-retaliation laws. In-house counsel should be familiar with these new applications, developments and procedures regarding whistleblower claims.

One of our latest features from ACC Docket's July/August issue.

The number of publicly traded entities under scrutiny by activist shareholders is at an all-time high. Challenges come with activist attention and investment, including significant time and analysis required by the members<br />of the board of directors as to the claims, actions and observations by such activists.