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Justine Reeves, Head of Knowledge (MENA), Ray Smith, Partner, Ben Smith, Partner, and Phil O’Riordan, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
03/29/2022
5 pages

Following the largest legal reform in the country’s history, the UAE government announced the introduction of federal corporate income tax. In this article, you will look at how structures and deals will be impacted by corporate tax and what UAE businesses should be aware of.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Middle East, United Arab Emirates
… March 29, 2022 5 pages Following the largest legal reform in the country’s history, the UAE government announced the … . … • • • • • • • • • • • mailto:Ben.Smith@clydeco.com mailto:philip.oriordan@clydeco.com … & Co LLP This article was originally published on the website of Clyde & Co LLP on February 7, 2022. … Justine …
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Kevin A. Ewing, Partner, Troy L. Harder, Partner, Charles H. Still, Jr., Partner, and Nathan Guerra, Associate, Bracewell LLP
08/29/2022
5 pages

This article discusses the SEC’s proposed rule on climate-related risks includes amendments to both the financial reporting requirements (Reg S-X) and the narrative disclosure requirements (Reg S-K). The proposal interlinks the new requirements, drawing aspects of the required narrative disclosures into the financial statement.

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Region: United States
… merits close study apart from the preamble. What follows is a précis of the key proposed requirements, with hyperlinks … – Regulation S-X (audited financial statements) bracewell.com Details – Changes to Part 210 210.14-01 – Climate-related … LLP  This article was originally published on the website of Bracewell LLP on April 11, 2022. … Kevin A. Ewing, …
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Matthew D. Gases and Asim Grabowski-Shaikh, Baker Hostetler
08/30/2022
2 pages

Recently amended DGCL Section 102(b)(7) allows Delaware corporations to provide officers with exculpatory protections for personal monetary damages resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty in certain actions. While the protections are subject to limitations and not as broad as those provided for directors, the amendment addresses the historic disparate treatment of officers and directors in class action litigations.

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Region: United States
… to provide officers with exculpatory protections for personal monetary damages resulting from a breach of … commonly arise in the context of an M&A transaction. This is not to say, however, that corporate officers and directors … Hostetler This article was originally published on the website of  Baker Hostetler on August 9, 2022. … Matthew D. …
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Sarah B. Biser and Craig R. Tractenberg, Fox Rothschild LLP
11/22/2022
3 pages

In June 2022, the US Supreme Court resolved an important issue regarding international arbitrations by ruling that, contrary to two previous appellate court rulings, a U.S. statute that authorizes federal courts to order discovery “for use in a proceeding in a foreign or international tribunal” does not apply to proceedings in foreign and international arbitrations before private adjudicatory bodies.

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Region: United States
… Law. The Court found that neither of those arbitral bodies is the type of governmental or intergovernmental adjudicatory … contact co-authors Sarah Biser at sbiser@foxrothschild.com or Craig Tractenberg at ctractenberg@foxrothschild.com. … Tractenberg This article was originally published on the website of Fox Rothschild LLP on June 16, 2022.  … Sarah B. …
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Christopher Moore, Ari MacKinnon, and Laurie Achtouk Spivak, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
09/22/2022
10 pages

On July 1, 2022, the amendments to the Regulations and Rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) entered into force. This article summarizes and comments on the key changes. The 2022 ICSID Arbitration Rules apply to ICSID arbitrations commenced on or after July 1, 2022.

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Region: Global
… legitimacy of ICSID arbitrations, particularly where there is significant public scrutiny of proceedings. This alert … (available at  http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2022/06/03/new- … Hamilton LLP  This article was originally published on the website of  Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP on July 15, …
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Aaron Hardy, Abigail A. Hazlett, and Christen Tuttle, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
10/14/2022
2 pages

On September 15, 2022, US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco issued a memorandum outlining further revisions to the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) criminal enforcement policies and practices. This article discusses DOJ’s two foundational expectations: prompt and transparent corporate self-disclosure and cooperation, and individual accountability.

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Region: United States
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… and cooperation, and individual accountability. It is increasingly critical for companies to launch thorough … right to waive that privilege. https://www.troutman.com/ … Sanders LLP This article was originally published on the website of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP on October 4, …
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Dawn Siler-Nixon, Partner, Louis Wilson, Partner, and Emily Chase-Sosnoff, Counsel, FordHarrison
09/09/2022
2 pages

Florida's "Stop WOKE Act” (HB7) restricts employers from requiring diversity training that “espouses, promotes, advances, inculcates, or compels [employees] to believe” certain prohibited concepts related to race, color, sex or national origin." While Florida's law is the first of its kind, there is speculation that other states could adopt similar legislation in the future.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… race, color, sex or national origin." While Florida's law is the first of its kind, there is speculation that other … Member? Request a trial membership . … www.fordharrison.com | 1 Go Woke, Go Broke? Potential Legal Exposure for … Chase-Sosnoff The article was originally published on the website of FordHarrison on June 29, 2022. … Dawn …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/12/2024
Ever wondered what happens when law enforcement shows up unannounced with a search warrant? From training lessons to mock drills and handy checklists, learn how a proactive approach can safeguard your company’s interests and maintain compliance. #ACC #ACCDocket
… and Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH / Shutterstock.com In this three-part series, you will learn how to best … to additional requests outside of this scope. Preparation is key. When a search warrant is executed, your employees are … up and down the West Coast. You are primarily responsible for negotiating many of the company’s agreements, including …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/04/2024
By stepping out of your comfort zone and remaining curious, in-house counsel can prevent typecasting and elevate their career writes GSK’s Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa.
… Docket … Banner artwork by Sergey Nivens / Shutterstock.com Early in my GSK career, I was at lunch with my colleagues … whether I would be willing to put aside my litigation work for a year and revamp the legal and compliance framework for … higher you go, the broader you need to be. The challenge is, however, that the longer you stay in a role, the more you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/05/2024
A new reciprocal enforcement arrangement entered into by Hong Kong and Mainland China in 2024 — replacing the 2008 arrangement — attempts to make judgments easier to enforce across jurisdictions. Here’s what in-house counsel need to know about the 2024 agreement. #ACCDocket #HongKong #China
… arrangement entered into by Hong Kong and Mainland China in 2024 — replacing the 2008 arrangement — attempts to make … Kong SAR and Mainland China makes it significantly easier for judgments to be enforced in the respective jurisdictions. … of the ways which jurisdictions attempt to make it easier is by entering into arrangements for reciprocal enforcement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/12/2024
State Farm Counsel Phelan Simpkins and Ryan N. Phelan, IP partner at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, offer best practices to protect company IP by enhancing enforceability and reducing the risk when filing a patent claim.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Diki Prayogo / Shutterstock.com In the intellectual property realm, divided infringement, … claim, but no single party performs every step. This issue is most common in method or process patents and particularly … systems where different entities may be responsible for distinct aspects of an invention. For patent owners, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/04/2024
Using a white space analysis to identify the gaps between the current state of the legal industry and its AI-powered potential, this article explores the opportunities for AI in M&A while also addressing the pros and cons for in-house counsel and outlining considerations for maintaining attorney-client privilege.
… Docket Article The White Space in the Legal Marketplace for AI in M&A Jennifer F. Nelson Publication Date: 12/04/2024 … Banner artwork and icons by inspiring.team / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet White space. There are opportunities for use … tools become more prevalent. Protect your privilege. It is important to thoroughly vet AI usage, platforms, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/08/2024
ACC assembled a group of in-house counsel to discuss today's geopolitical landscape and how in-house counsel should monitor it to protect the business.
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Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
… Publication Date: 07/08/2024 ACC assembled a group of in-house counsel to discuss today's geopolitical landscape … Predictability – the ability to anticipate what’s coming – is what makes businesses successful. Legal departments tend … . The relationship between US and China is the basis for many issues that in-house will be dealing with (such as …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
Policies that promote social and environmental justice should be integrated with the traditional production and consumption economy. Financial institutions play an important role in that economic model. Learn how credit-granting policies can work alongside the Brazilian government to achieve social and environmental sustainability.
… Docket Article The Role of Financial Institutions in Protecting Delicate Brazilian Ecosystems Antonio Carlos de … series . Recommended by the International Organization for Standardization, these best practices set out measures … resources have to be thoroughly examined. The target is balance among society, market and environment, creating a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
As in-house counsel, you know you need to excel at negotiating with the other side. But to be a great lawyer, you must also excel in your interactions with your own side — your internal clients.
… Danda Zhao Alan Fishel Publication Date: 10/01/2018 As in-house counsel, you know you need to excel at negotiating … in your interactions with the opposing party. All of that is true, but none of that is sufficient. To be a great … to find out a day or a week later that it can. Reasons for disconnects between attorneys and their clients There are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/17/2020
As in-house counsel, if you develop a reputation as a skilled negotiator, business people will seek your input on their issues. It is worth the effort to enhance your negotiation style and ensure mastery of the basic techniques.
… Skills Noah Webster Publication Date: 12/17/2020 As in-house counsel, if you develop a reputation as a skilled … business people will seek your input on their issues. It is worth the effort to enhance your negotiation style and … targets. Smooth out a knotty vendor agreement problem for your product team. Settle an expensive case favorably for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
Most in-house counsel managing litigation understand discovery obligations and the basics of how to protect attorney-client and work product privileges from disclosure in the United States. Even so, counsel should be aware of the effect of globalization on litigation and the impact cross-border discovery has on privilege.
… Docket Article 5 Tips for Protecting Legal Privilege During Global Litigation Laura … in the likely event that privileged information is produced during discovery. Privilege log .  Keeping a … for the Northern District of California.  elaporte@jamsadr.com Five practical tips to protect privilege in a globalized …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
By considering external support, companies have an opportunity to tap into a broader community of innovators. But collaboration is often not as straightforward as it seems.
… Docket Article Proactive Steps for Driving Successful Joint Development Relationships Robert … into a broader community of innovators. But collaboration is often not as straightforward as it seems. Resource Details … a JD relationship, consider what issues may arise in the future and how both parties will deal with the end of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
Companies are more frequently turning to third-party subject matter experts to outsource their most pressing business needs. Although these relationships present opportunities for companies to improve product and service quality and leverage economies of scale to better compete within their respective markets, they also pose the risks of exposing potential data and confidential information and mismanagement of technology and other IP assets.
… Docket Article IP Risks in Outsourcing: Traps for the Unwary Sarah Beisheim William … and mismanagement of technology and other IP assets. This is because most outsourcing engagements require customers and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
As GC for MetLife, Stephen Gauster has focused his energy on building up the company’s greatest assets: its people.
… Docket Article Building a Legal Department for the Future Joshua H. Shields Publication Date: 12/21/2020 … and their individual risks. But the information he is most intrigued by are the answers to human-centered … questions, like how can MetLife source and retain talent in today’s marketplace? Improve work-life balance? Increase …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
In this article, we outline five tips for companies preparing for a private equity investment and five tips for managing a new private equity relationship post-transaction.
… Docket Article 10 Tips for Preparing for and Managing a Private Equity Investor … and other conditions change. Private equity investment is an option that should be considered by any company looking … reputable third-party Q of E firm, this can help expedite buy-side diligence as the private equity investor may be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
Two high-profile patent cases were decided in quick succession by the US Supreme Court and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that affect the patent rights of every company. For every in-house lawyer with patent applications considered or pending, these new cases highlight some of the important strategies you need to protect your intellectual property.
… 09/01/2019 Two high-profile patent cases were decided in quick succession by the US Supreme Court and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that affect the patent rights of … Recordkeeping can help in experimental testing, and it is recommended that documentation reflects the purpose of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/10/2020
Sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, protests for racial equality continue globally. Many companies have taken a stand, publicly denouncing police brutality and reassessing their policies to root out racial bias in their organizations. But how are the employees responding?
… by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, protests for racial equality continue globally. Many companies have … and reassessing their policies to root out racial bias in their organizations. But how are the employees responding? … HR employees, respectively. While Alonso said that there is data to be evaluated from other races and groups, SHRM and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/19/2022
Rodolfo Ibarra, legal counsel and Rafael Juárez, junior counsel, both of Syngenta, highlight the importance of personal data and surprising places you may find it in your organization.
… of personal data and surprising places you may find it in your organization. Resource Details Interest Area: … only they can decide whether their data can be used and for what purpose. The owner has ARCO rights (Access, … Opposition to the publication of PD).  In many cases, it is enough to adapt and implement a privacy notice that …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/26/2022
Positively Legal Columnist Caterina Cavallaro spoke with GCs Freya Smith, Catriona McGregor, Teresa Cleary, Kate Jones, Chad Aboud, and Michelle Bryant about the daily rituals and positive practices that set them up for success at work and in life, including the importance of exercise, maintaining a fun disposition, and practicing gratitude and meditation. #ACCDocket #wellness
… the daily rituals and positive practices that set them up for success at work and in life, including the importance of … Source: ACC Docket … Pakorn Khantiyaporn / Shutterstock.com For this month’s column, we continued our discussion with … exercise, and social connection. If you find your schedule is too tight, she suggests considering “exactly how you are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/14/2022
The bankruptcy of your counterparty — can agitate and disrupt your business but you have more power than you might realize to mitigate potential losses and improve recoveries. Learn 10 strategies to be a step ahead. #ACCDocket #businesslitigation #businessbankruptcy #bankruptcy #contracts
… and Governance Source: ACC Docket … ADragan / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Improve recoveries. Although your counterparty is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy , you might have an opportunity to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/26/2022
Five tips from ACC Docket Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau in his series, Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation #meetings
… Docket … Banner artwork by igor kisselev / Shutterstock.com I wasted a decade or more sharpening my skills as a … Although this advice applies to any manager, it is particularly helpful for lawyers. Why is that? Because our non-lawyer colleagues …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/19/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro speaks with Professor Selena Bartlett, an Australian neuroscientist, and GCs Freya Smith, Catriona McGregor, Teresa Cleary, Kate Jones, and Chad Aboud about their personal techniques to manage stress. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… Source: ACC Docket … Buravleva stock / Shutterstock.com You get to work, look at an overflowing inbox, attend … first day you took control of your stress and made it work for you.  In the final article in our series on how to … wine becomes two, are signals that you may be stressed. It is the brain’s way of handling stress. We are not handling …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/06/2023
Why do lawyers and regulators waste their energy on policies that backfire? Columnist James Bellerjeau thinks it’s time to hold them accountable.
#ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MorningMotivation
… Docket … Banner artwork by OathUgis Riba / Shutterstock.com Imagine a world where your performance was measured, not … you forgetting we got sued by the EU Antitrust Commission for starting up an illegal cartel with our three biggest … by intentions, Sam?” In the business world the answer is a clear “never.” But when it comes to our politicians and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/22/2022
Learn how to maneuver through the many challenges women face as leaders in the workplace in this interview with Carolyn Herzog, chief legal officer at Elastic NV. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Palto / Shutterstock.com Who is Carolyn Herzog? Carolyn Herzog, Chief Legal Officer at … with a job in the World Bank as the project administrator for health and education programs in the francophone regions …
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