The job of in-house counsels have become more global and fluid, but ethics laws — on privilege, right to practice, and even technology — often still read like they come from dusty books left over from the 19th century. Focusing, in part, on the recent work of the American Bar Association's Ethics 20/20 Commission, this panel will discuss what in-house counsel need ethics rules to address, to allow them to practice law in ways that are as fluid, global, and technologically savvy as their companies.
By taking an inside look behind the arbitration process, in-house counsel can learn how to master the art of arbitration and ensure that their company stays out of the courtroom for the foreseeable future.
It’s a connection almost as sacred as any biological bond: the rapport between in-house counsel and clients with global business networks. In the face of litigation, internal documents could be called into evidence and upholding the international sanctity of attorney-client privilege can become knotty. Explore ways to make the law work for you anywhere in the world.
This template Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement is drafted under English law. It covers an arms-length assignment of intellectual property rights existing as at the date of the assignment and is drafted in favour of the assignee. The template is drafted under English law and is necessarily generic. It should therefore be adapted to meet applicable local law requirements where necessary, as well as the particular intellectual property rights that are being assigned.
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) published statistics regarding the use of its emergency arbitrator provisions. These show a record number of emergency arbitration applications received by the SIAC in the last year, in an increasingly broad range of sectors. Overall, the SIAC has handled 34 emergency arbitrations since this procedure was introduced in July 2010. It is a system that has been proven to work well, in itself; but there remain issues with emergency arbitration, particularly in the enforceability of emergency arbitration awards, as Ben Giaretta and Michael Weatherley explain.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the ACC Small Law Departments and Law Department Management Committee eGroups, addresses the issue of disclaimer messages in company emails. The issues discussed include: I. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "GENERAL COUNSEL" AND "CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER" II. TAILORING YOUR TITLE TO SPECIFIC LEGAL DUTIES III. CRITERIA FOR SENIOR COUNSEL
The National People Congress passed the Personal Information Protection Law ("PIPL") in China, effective November 1, 2021. This resource is an overview of the PIPL, including significant challenges it poses to companies' personal data practices.
The US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, has created profound uncertainty for individuals and entities attempting to navigate a web of inconsistent and often conflicting federal and state laws. One key question is the impact of individual state laws on the provision of health-related services or benefits across state lines, particularly where state laws provide for criminal liability.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and US Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced plans to monitor employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in hiring decisions that may discriminate against applicants with disabilities. On May 12, 2022, both agencies issued guidance outlining areas for concern regarding the use of AI in hiring decisions, which provide some insight into their intentions for litigation.
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses concerns and tips for managing attorney-client privilege in an open office environment, under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Law Department Management and Small Law Department ACC Networks.
This initiative is dedicated to information exchange between competition agencies,
as part of its ongoing work on capacity building and international cooperation.
Insurance claims made in the wake of a disaster must be done quickly, but carefully, to maximize a company's recovery. Learn the best ways to document damage and claim the proper type of loss for maximum insurance coverage, and gain tips on working with an insurance broker and risk manager.
Publically Available Provisions" with source, that the Session team may use as beginning points in their discussion of contractual language.
While the nearly comprehensive U.S. embargo on trade with Cuba remains and will require an act of Congress to be eliminated, the U.S. government has issued another round of measures further easing the U.S. sanctions and export control restrictions against Cuba.
This program material covers how technology can improve service and drive actionable analytics.
In this tumultuous landscape, it's important that in-house counsel build strategies to protect the companies. This article answers ten questions regarding events and event planning during Covid-19. This article was originally published in June 2020.
This Social Media Policy sets forth the policies of the company and its subsidiaries and affiliates or entities, on the permissible and proper use of and participation in Social Media.
This material discusses why you need to market your law department, how to market your law department, positioning
Internal communication, and how to create and demonstrate added value.
In the digital age, more organizations find themselves facing the complicated world of privacy and data ownership when user data crosses the US border. This presentation will examine the major regulations governing personal data overseas, provide an issue-spotting checklist and include an overview of the Binding Corporate Rules developed by the European Union Article 29 Working Party.
International mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are likely to pose special challenges for in-house counsel by adding a multi-jurisdictional dimension to the regulatory review and approval process. Discover the differing merger control regimes that must be complied with in doing M&A transactions in the European Union, Canada, China and elsewhere, including the notification thresholds, notification requirements and review processes. Then, explore the issues that arise in managing multiple regulatory compliance processes when the transaction triggers reviews in two or more jurisdictions.
With the complexity of many legal situations today, the best team to solve the problem may not work in one organization, but across many. This session is designed to help you create and lead a collaborative team with members from competing law firms, consulting groups and non-legal providers. In this session, you will discover how competitive collaboration has led to success for legal department leaders. A team of experts will offer insight and criteria on the type of engagements that lend themselves to this approach; how to get people with competing interests to collaborate effectively; how to deal with conflicts if they arise; and how to plan for seamless delivery and desired results. Case studies, tools and templates will augment the interactive presentation.
As companies get creative about their financial solutions, the concept of taking business to off-site legal professionals is becoming more popular. This article discusses the development of legal outsourcing, its benefits and the information you need to decide if it’s the right move for your business.
The Insurance/Reinsurance Guide to Global Business is meant to be a quick reference for in-house counsel conducting business across the world.
A sample subcontractor agreement between a contractor and a United Kingdom company. The company is a worldwide consultancy business, and it has agreed to appoint the contractor as a contractor on a non-exclusive basis to provide professional services on the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement. Provisions include: contractor's fees, contractor's expenses, indemnification, termination, status of relationship, etc.
While international arbitration has become the preferred means of resolving international commercial disputes throughout the world, complaints about delays and costs have become common. Various arbitral institutions have responded to this by offering an option to conduct arbitrations on an expedited or "fast-track" basis.However, while expedited procedures have been taken up with enthusiasm, they are not suitable for every type of dispute, as Ben Giaretta and Michael Weatherley explain.
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United Kingdom Employment Agreement
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