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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 article explores how in-house counsel, and particularly those in small and medium businesses, can help bridge the gap between the server room and the boardroom to create a well-structured cybersecurity program that empowers management with the information they need to better assess and prioritize their organization’s cybersecurity spending.

To support your global practice, ACC Docket offers country-specific fun facts from your peers who've been there – literally. In this issue, learn more about France.

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.

Management and security of personal health information has been the subject of public debate due to major breaches. In-house counsel need to be aware of the threats to their company's data and learn how to deal with the possibility of privacy challenges.

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.

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.

This article discusses whether the United States Safe Harbor framework provides an adequate level of protection for European Union businesses that transfer personal data to U.S. companies.

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.

This ACC Guide addresses creating a data retention policy that also complies with privacy requirements, and how to synchronize this policy with other compliance requirements.

In this article, Catherine James posits that in-house counsel are perfectly situated to bridge the gap between technology and law. However, due to their legal responsibilities, there is often little time to learn and engage with new technology and the latest techniques. Find out how to work towards a more friendly exchange with your IT in this resource.

This policy aims to help employees understand how the company's business practices, guidelines and policies apply to social media.

Brief overview of software copyright enforcement in the European Union and EU jurisdictions.

The Insurance/Reinsurance Guide to Global Business is meant to be a quick reference for in-house counsel conducting business across the world.

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally identifiable information (PII).

With one of the fastest dockets in the country and broad injunctive relief at its disposal, the ITC has become a prominent forum for patent infringement suits. Here's what you need to know about how your company can take advantage of the benefits of an ITC investigation versus patent litigation in federal court.

Summarizes the nature of the new security requirements arising from new regulations and provides an outline for preventing "the Monday morning horror" for your client, with special attention to the unique needs of the law department residing within the corporation.

This is a sample group and hotel sales agreement.

This article describes three principles: strategy, experience, and teamwork (SET). While aiding you in framing the oncoming issues, each element builds upon and is influenced by the next.

Ride-sharing company Uber has achieved staggering success, now boasting 300,000 drivers worldwide. But are these drivers employees, or are they independent contractors? This distinction has lead to complex litigation for the company, and has brought up key questions about how new forms of employment are protected under current laws.

Faced with increasing regulatory enforcement following the release of the Panama Papers and settlements from the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, companies are increasingly looking to the legal department to mitigate risk. By reviewing the client intake process, in-house counsel will gain a broader understanding of the company’s compliance requirements and ensure that a partnership doesn’t inadvertently lead to a crisis.

When it was revealed that employees at Wells Fargo illegally issued nearly two million unauthorized checking and savings accounts, many wondered: How could such a large company overlook a fraudulent act of this magnitude? By learning from the missteps at Wells Fargo, in-house counsel can learn key strategies to prevent a similar scandal from arriving on the company doorstep.

Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of new data privacy laws in Asia. While certain countries like Malaysia do not actively police their own privacy laws, a number of others, including Singapore, have substantially increased enforcement actions.

As in-house counsel, you know you need to excel at negotiating with the other side. But to be a great lawyer, you must also excel in your interactions with your own side — your internal clients.

In San Luis Potosí, Mexico, one maquiladora — a factory owned by a non-Mexican entity — was served with a US$20 million dollar lawsuit for a breach of contract. What ensued afterward was an extensive uphill litigation battle, requiring thorough due diligence from the in-house legal team to ensure a positive result. Here’s what happened.