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.
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 how Canadian copyright law will influence the development of generative AI and how it is used by business.
Is your company prepared to undertake a sexual harassment investigation that meets the affirmative defense standards?
The question of where a company challenging a patent should litigate — in district court or the US patent and trademark Office (PTO) — just got a little trickier. Through the America Invents Act, the USPTO offers two new procedures. Learn what to anticipate from these hearings and how they compare to district court litigation.
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 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.
This sample tells you what you should know about advertising alcohol beverage products.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding aviation financing and leasing across a range of jurisdictions.
In this article, the authors propose an operational definition of character, outline a set of plain-language dimensions of character that they believe to be relevant to organizational leadership, present results from a survey relating these dimensions to leader performance and outcomes, and describe the practical implications for leader character development in organizations.
This is a comprehensive tutorial and guide on copyleft and the GNU general public license.
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