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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.

Are you leading a global team or is your team just global? As leaders make the leap from national or regional status to establishing a global presence, their challenge is to maintain their companies’ core identity and culture while supporting the inevitable mix of growth and talent.

In recent years, non-compete agreements have been a hotly contested topic in the employment space. While legislative proceedings are underway regarding the enforceability of these agreements, employers should be prepared for the possibility that state appellate courts may significantly change the law with little warning.

This sample tells you what you should know about advertising alcohol beverage products.

This article addresses what can be done once a company is served with a class action lawsuit.

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.

This case law is about five Native Americans who wanted the Redskins trademarks cancelled, consisting in whole or in part of the term REDSKINS for professional football-related services on the ground that the registrations were obtained contrary to Section 2(a), 15 U.S.C. § 1052(a), which prohibits registration of marks that may disparage persons or bring them into contempt or disrepute.

Putting together an effective training program involves working with a communications and training group to understand what kind of communication plans have been successful in the past in the organization and understanding what kind of platforms are available for training. A good training plan lays out the resources and responsibilities for training.

Putting together an effective training program involves working with a communications and training group to understand what kind of communication plans have been successful in the past in the organization and understanding what kind of platforms are available for training. A good training plan lays out the resources and responsibilities for training.

Read perspectives on how to adapt to an in-house life style after life at the big firms.

The life of a mentor and coach is bittersweet. If we're successful, we know that those whom we coach will leave and move on to better things.

Just like the in-house legal profession, the in-house bar association has changed. While the author admits that he remains a US-trained and US-licensed lawyer, ACC and the global legal community have moved on. The world of the American Corporate Counsel Association no longer suffices; we are a truly worldwide Association of Corporate Counsel.

Learn about the impact of the European Whistleblowing Directive on global employers in and outside the European Union.

In this brief snapshot, learn top-of-mind UK competition law developments to keep in sight in 2022.

Learn about Belgium's new tax regime for expats, which came into effect on January 1, 2022.

This article provides an update of the sanctions enacted against Russia and Belarus by the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union.

Learn top tips on evaluating options when exporing how Artificial Intelligence can support your law department.

Learn about the EU's FSR, which will apply beginning in July 2023, and implications risks, and steps to be taken in preparation.

Learn about the recent Security Assessment Measures in China and their provisions for three approaches to cross-border transfers of personal information.

This brief article provides an overview of the cultural values that shape interpersonal communications.

A detailed presentation containing graphs, charts, and checklists on developing a global business mindset.

Hand this article to your human resources department and to the nonlegal managers in your company to help them figure out the best way to handle performance appraisals for workers who can’t seem to cut it so that the managers can get what they want and still protect the company.

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investment in Japanese businesses and commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

This is a sample of performing services in new countries and high risk countries.