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Learn about parent company liability and class actions in Scotland related to climate litigation.

Learn about class arbitration developments in Canada and how it differs from developments in the US.

Learn about the Mauritian Data Protection Act 2017 provisions on data transfer and portability as compared with GDPR.

Learn tips and pitfalls regarding advertising in connection with the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar.

Almost every in-house counsel understands the need for some sort of intellectual property due diligence plan to protect company assets, but not all corporate lawyers recognize the significance of IP assets in a wide range of corporate transactions. Read this article for a three-step process that will show you how to develop a plan now that can provide accurate and fast-turnaround assessments later.

Non-technical (i.e., corporate social responsibility) risks are a major concern for all corporations. In response, in-house counsel must actively promote collaboration and innovation with regard to conflict management and dispute resolution. Not only will this cut down on litigation, but also will pave the way for the next generation of legal professionals.

The ACC Australia Ethics Handbook V4 has been developed by a committee of in-house peers and provides a range of practical information, scenarios and case studies to help guide your approach to ethical issues as they arise. We encourage you to review the document and revisit it frequently to help navigate the evolving ethical complexities of in-house legal practice.

This article discusses three trending topics that were discussed at the 2015 FOLEY Tech Summit by a few IoT experts.

This InfoPAK is intended to provide law students and recent graduates with information about the role of in-house counsel and how to pursue a career in this field.

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.

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

This article contains tips for becoming your own best career advocate.

Could people’s identities be verified by a unique biometric? And would all transactions be recorded on blockchain? Tech Toolbox Columnist Gregory Stern hypothesizes what the not-too-distant future might hold.

ACC's Career Path columnist Bill Mordan reviews the tortuous 360-review in the July/August 2016 issue.

This sample provides step by step instructions when setting up the protection of personal data in a new context of risk.

This article focuses on three areas that affect a legal career path in the 21st century.

Sample table and list laying out objectives for a project, assigning priorities, and establishing a monitoring schedule.

Add social media to the growing list of corporate worries. More than three-quarters (77 percent) of lawyers recently surveyed by Robert Half Legal said they are concerned about the legal implications of employees using social media for business communications within their companies.

This quick reference guide provides overview of state attorney general enforcement powers and trends.

Discusses the basics of an American lawsuit against a European company and examines traditional notions of comity, the Hague Evidence Conventions and the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Aerospatiale.

Cybersecurity touches every aspect of consumer and corporate culture today. Preventing, preparing for and responding to data breaches in real time is a chief concern for individuals, corporate leaders and government regulators. Download the 2015 ACC Foundation: the State of Cybersecurity Report, underwritten by Ballard Spahr LLP, and learn what more than 1,000 corporate counsel say about their cybersecurity experiences, role and practices. The full report includes industry and regional trends, common preventative tactics, lessons learned from those who experienced a breach (including how the breach occurred and who was affected), the impact of regulatory requirements, insurance decision making and coverage information, and managing risk through outside support such as forensic and outside counsel retainers and more.

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.