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This article describes arbitration in the UAE, specifically, terms of reference, enforcing arbitration awards, and challenging an arbitration.

The Israeli legal structure is a hybrid of four principle systems: Ottoman law from the period of Turkish rule; British common law introduced during the period of the British Mandate (1917-1948); traditional Jewish law – Halachah; and legislation adopted by the Knesset, the national legislature, since the country’s establishment in 1948.

Based on responses from nearly 1,100 in-house counsel in 42 countries, the ACC Chief Legal Officers 2017 Survey offers legal departments, law firms, and other legal industry partners insights on the practices, trends, and changes in the CLO role. The 2017 report examines how CLOs source work in-house, to law firms, and to legal service providers. In addition, the report highlights plans and historical trends in hiring, staffing, and budgeting.

United States-based in-house counsel may sometimes find themselves asking questions regarding common contractual limitations of liability, their international enforcement, and whether there are any exceptions to such enforceability. The authors provide answers to each of these questions, and more.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of restraints of trade, monopolies and abuses of market power in the United States.

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in the United Arab Emirates.

Learn about the National Labor Relations Board's proposed rulemaking for replacement of 2020 rules for assessing joint employer status and how employers will need to manage temporary workers and contracts.

This article is an overview of the current energy mix in Switzerland, and the place of different energy sources in the market

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the United States market.

When you take your year in stock, it feels like it's time answer some fundamental questions about your life, career, relationships and finances. How long should I continue to work? What things should I be thinking about for my “post” career years and what is my professional legacy? These questions should not wait to be answered. Take control of your gray years and turn them into great years.

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.

Foley & Lardner’s Top Trends for 2024 publication unpacks key developments in an uncertain regulatory landscape.

In Hong Kong, investors may carry on businesses through various types of business<br />vehicles, such as sole proprietors, partnerships or companies.

The Coalition to Preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege's letter to the US Sentencing Commission regarding the waiver of attorney-client privilege.

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

Russia is among the top six fastest growing economies in the world, so it is easy to understand why companies are looking to invest there. From its steady economic growth to its low corporate tax rate, there are many opportunities when it comes to investing in Russia. However, there are also many risks involved. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of exploring M&A opportunities in Russia.

This article lists the nine unique challenges that may arise post-closing after a U.S.-based entity acquires a business operating outside the United States.

This is a sample contract between an advertising agency and advertiser.

The author reflects on his reasons for volunteering. Whether speaking on a panel, mentoring, writing an article or serving a leadership role, he brings energy and passion to all of his activities, as well as a desire to teach and learn.

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Racial and gender disparities during national crises often fly under the radar. Minority attorneys during the recession were no exception — they accounted for 22 percent of Am Law 200/NLJ 250 law firm layoffs, but only 13.9 percent of attorneys at these firms. This article challenges in-house and outside counsel to work together to change the composition of the legal workforce. It offers diversity solutions and tactics for corporations and firms.

Litigation risk for major corporations is now becoming a global phenomenon. As a result, in-house counsel must rely on local outside counsel for specific legal knowledge in jurisdictions outside the United States. Dispute management involves coordination with outside counsel, and development of a common approach to dispute analysis, strategy and resolution. Learn how to establish a robust dispute management system and deploy it globally for a large company.

In-house counsel is under increasing pressure to perform at the highest level in the least amount of time. And, save the company money. An effective management method?- Six Sigma-"offers attorneys a way to do their job more effectively.

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

Cloud computing is an environment where a business outsources the development, hosting, or running of all or part of its applications and information to a third party, and away from the business’s hardware and premises. In this Top Ten, learn how to utilize this technology for your in-house contract needs.

Discusses how to apply a commitment to diversity to global legal teams today.

For small law department lawyers, doing non-legal tasks comes with the territory. The author stresses the importance of unplugging from the never-ending litany of “to do” tasks and connecting with a partner, friend, child or parent.

A look at the unintended consequences of a contractual agreement between Chase Bank and Unifund.