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.
Bullying doesn't only happen on the playground - it can happen around the water cooler in your office. Learn how to address this behavior and prevent the legal and financial problems that can result from one employee being a little too mean to another.
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.
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.
A brief discussion of the trend in the Netherlands of employers being held liable for employee's traffic accidents while on he job.
Weiwen Wang, general counsel, Asia for International Paper Company, talks about compliance rules for multinational companies operating in the People's Republic of China.
Learn about the different legal regimes and remedies available under Italian law to protect trade secrets.
Learn about sanctions taken by the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, regarding Russia and Belarus.
Learn about Argentina's regulations with regard to ESG which aim to improve environmental and social practices in sustainable mining.
A Superior Court judge in California finds that the state's law mandating diversity on corporate boards is unconstitutional. Read the details in this article.
Learn about new laws in the United States which grant individuals expanded workplace rights and larger compliance obligations on organizations.
Learn about the European Commission's new Standard Contractual Clauses which are effective as of December 2022, and the outlook for trans-Atlantic data transfers.
Learn about 3 approaches to the People's Republic of China's recent regulations on outbound data transfers: statutory, legislative techniques, and countermeasures.
Learn about key issues of personal information compliance in employment and China's Personal Information Protection Law, enacted in late 2021.
Learn about the European Commission's July 10, 2023 confirmation of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, and its possible upcoming implications.
Learn about recent cybersecurity and data protection legislation in China and related security assessments, certification or standard contracts, and restrictions.
Learn about approaches to cross-border transfer of Chinese personal information under the latest Chinese security measures and certification specifications.
Learn about the FTC's priorities under FTC Chair Lina Khan, who has a more expansive view of antitrust enforcement.
Learn about the suggestions by European lawmakers to regulate windfall profits in the electricity markets in the EU and member states.
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.
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.
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