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This short article explains what types of licensing and procedures are required under Brazilian law in order to exploit natural resources, and the competence of each of Brazil's federative entities to issue licenses.

In this short article, find top ten tips to consider before you receive a notice from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding an examination.
(Editor Note: On Oct. 17, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled CFPB's funding mechanism was unconstitutional. On Nov. 14, 2022, CFPB filed a writ of certiorari with the US Supreme Court requesting review of the decision in the 2022 term.)

This QuickCounsel provides an overview of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and what it means for Not For Profit Organizations

The purpose of this article is to present a general analysis of the labor inspections that the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare may perform in the workplaces and companies' sites in order to verify the compliance of the relevant provisions established in the Federal Labor Law, the regulation of labor inspections and application of fines, sanctions and other Mexican legal bodies.

This brief resource explores how to use trial technology to your best advantage by following ten tips.

An ever-expanding group of plaintiffs- are using the citizen suit provision of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA") to address alleged regulatory violations, seek cleanup of wastes alleged to be causing an imminent and substantial endangerment, and pursue fee awards. Defendants should consider the following key questions when sued under RCRA's citizen suit provisions.

The purpose of this brief article is to summarize and provide context for some of the key issues raised by "work for hire" language in software development contracts, and to review some alternative mechanisms that parties negotiating such agreements might consider using to effectuate their intent in the United States.

This brief article explains the top ten considerations for your company to consider when choosing a spokesperson, purchasing a policy, and making a claim for coverage in the United States.

This brief overview (QuickCounsel) touches on those issues that are fundamental to most patent licenses and should at least be considered in the context of a patent license negotiation.

This Wisdom of the Crowd (member discussion), addresses company employees' use of iPads, smartphones, etc., and the implications of this use to issues concerning privacy, possible litigation, and labor laws involving nonexempt workers. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.

This Top Ten article addresses considerations for employers in states with medical or otherwise legal marijuana in the US.

Learn strategies for effective performance reviews in the in-house legal team.

Arbitration and mediation are effective ways to resolve internationals business deals in the OHADA region. This article provides an overview of the OHADA framework, including the benefits of using arbitration and considerations for enforcing awards.

India’s anti-corruption framework has been shaped by a complex mix of legislative, executive, and judicial efforts to curb pervasive corruption challenges.

This article delves into India’s anti-bribery and anti-corruption framework. It also offers practical guidance for organizations on enhancing compliance measures and mitigating associated risks effectively.

Navigating the complexities of a product recall can be challenging, but having a well-structured plan in place minimizes risks and ensures compliance.

In this checklist, we outline the six key steps every company should follow when faced with a potential recall—ranging from the initial determination of whether a recall is necessary to conducting a thorough after-action review. This guide can serve as a resource for any business looking to protect consumers and its brand during a recall event.

On Feb. 10, 2013, the Ethics Resource Center (ERC) released its biannual National Business Ethics Survey (NBES). The NBES is the most rigorous measurement of national trends in workplace ethics and compliance, and the most exacting longitudinal cross-sectional research effort in the field. Read the author’s take on the survey report.

As a tenant or a landlord entering into a commercial lease agreement, are you confident enough to negotiate the best possible lease? Overlooking any number of provisions could result in an unnecessary, long-term legal dispute. Learn the basics of commercial lease negotiations, other than just what you are paying in rent.

This article makes a convincing case as to why contract law might be the best kind of law to practice. For those interested in learning more about contract law, discover a useful overview of the practice. And for those experienced contract lawyers, check out the refresher tips on how to make a good job even better.

This is a sample manufacturing services agreement between a manufacturer and customer.

Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz discusses three guiding principles to help employees learn company policies.

Read this article to learn how you can use a combination of patent strategies and regulatory strategies to help your company maintain its pharmaceutical market exclusivity.

This program identifies key considerations for providing legal advice to business clients in nonprofit organizations. It is important for business clients to understand that a not-for-profit designation does not mean that the organization should behave differently than a for-profit company. Additionally, when counseling business clients, in-house attorneys may need to assist them in seeing the "little" picture. Areas covered will include: risks associated with receipt of donated goods, services and real estate; conducting due diligence analysis of vendors/suppliers; brand/intellectual property protection; and costs and risks associated with new ventures or risky activities.

Learn about the collection and use of diversity data within organizations' global workforces, the affirmative action requirements in some jurisdictions and the challenges and
restrictions around diversity data gathering and use.

This article outlines the key benefits of a ride share service, including car and driver verification, GPS tracking and cashless transactions in the United States.

With little public sympathy left for big business, compliance management is nothing to take lightly. If you disagree, prepare for the inevitable: legal sanctions, financial losses and a tarnished reputation. based on the Swiss corporate environment, learn the five fundamentals of effective compliance management and ensure your company remains in the public spotlight for all the right reasons.

Finding and assessing potentially relevant Electronically Stored Information (ESI) is a key aspect of Early Case Assessment (ECA), but more than that, ECA is analyzing and evaluating legal liability and potential costs from the beginning. In this article, learn how to assess your company's situation and create the best path forward.

As regulations for cross border data transfer continue to evolve, businesses will need to be proactive to remain compliant with the latest requirements. Learn what conditions need to be satisfied to export personal data from China.

This article addresses the financing challenges for private equity buyers in carve‐out acquisitions.

Examine the external and internal factors that affect the longer-term profitability of the organization, and understand the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of cash flow.