A sample engagement letter from in-house counsel to outside counsel.
This is a sample certificate of an indemnification agreement under which a company agrees to indemnify an insurance agent against certain claims.
This due diligence search list is a checklist of areas and sources for a buyer to check in order to understand potential issues with respect to a business that is being purchased in Canada.
If you’ve been a litigator on the outside, welcome to a whole new ball game. As in-house counsel, your focus is not just on getting those pleadings filed, but also implementing litigation holds, managing outside counsel, conducting investigations, analyzing your position, determining strategy, and much more. And it is not just about conducting the litigation. It is also about taking steps and creating programs to avoid litigation, performing cost benefit analysis and risk assessment to determine whether to get in, stay in, or get out, and conducting a thorough post mortem of each case so that you acquire a very long educational list of “lessons learned” that will direct you in the future. Come learn from our panel of experts who have “been there, done that.”
The last three board meetings were ugly, but at least that maverick director is gone. He was nothing but trouble, always challenging management and questioning my legal advice. What? He has filed suit to enjoin the proposed acquisition, and he wants immediate discovery of my legal advice to the board? Preposterous! That's privileged, and he is not the privilege holder, the corporation is. He's out of luck. Or is he?
More than 4 million people in the US either quit or changed jobs in November 2021 alone. With the mass exodus of workers predicted to continue for the foreseeable future, the balance of power shifts from employers to employees. To stay competitive, companies will need to revisit their current recruitment and retention tactics. In this article, learn four key strategies for companies to consider in order to attract the best talent — and keep current employees happy.
Due to the nature of the state-by-state regulation and ongoing developments in state and federal regulations following the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, there is much uncertainty regarding many of these issues. This article provides a brief summary of: (1) some potential options to structure these employee benefits, including certain key issues and risks, and (2) the employment law issues that may arise.
On October 28, 2021, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced changes regarding how the Department of Justice (DOJ) will prosecute corporations. The Monaco Memo, as it’s come to be known, raises the stakes, especially for corporations that are frequent flyers when it comes to enforcement actions and settlement agreements. In this article, learn five key takeaways from the Monaco Memo, including how it can be used as an educational opportunity for the Board and C-Suite.
“Double extortion” attacks—which combine a traditional ransomware attack encrypting data with a threat to disclose the encrypted data publicly—are now increasingly common. Insurers in the U.S., UK and EU insurance markets are responding to the unprecedented increase in global ransomware attacks by scaling back coverage. This resource describes market developments and provides guidance to policyholders on managing the ransomware risk.
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) published Information Sheet 272 (INFO 272) and Report 728 (REP 728) on the eve of the corporate collective investment vehicle’s (CCIV) commencement. With the commencement of the CCIVs on 1 July 2022, ASIC released 7 regulatory guides on 23 June 2022, relating to the registration and licensing requirements for CCIVs. INFO 272 provides much needed clarity on how both the CCIV itself and its initial sub-funds are to be registered.
Based on the General Plan and the supplementary measures, this article sets out a summary of the key policy initiatives for the FTZ.
General counsels operate best where business and legal intersect. With new technologies and regulations developing everyday, counsel needs to be aware and reactive to the ever-changing landscape. In this article, learn how to deal with new advances in technology that will keep you and your department ahead of any issues.
In the 2017 Trends Survey we wanted to gain a better understanding of the interplay between the personal and working life of in-house counsel. We found that work-life balance is perceived to be easier to achieve through working in-house as opposed to private practice due to access to flexible working arrangements, regardless of how readily they are accessed.
This document is a sample law department policy statement for the employment of outside counsel.
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses whether"indemnify" has the same legal implication as "defend and pay" in EULA negotiations with software providers. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Intellectual Property Committee and the IT, Privacy & eCommerce Committee ACC Networks.
The following are ten findings, pulled from two surveys, reveal both surprising and not-so-surprising insights for General Counsels and their Compliance officers pertaining to Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance issues in the United States.
This articles discusses navigating international business transactions in Greece. It discusses the Greek judicial system, the enforcement of decision, and arbitration and mediation laws.
There are many approaches a legal team can take to build a culture of diversity and inclusion. Clerkships are one avenue. This article discusses how a well-structured 1L diversity clerkship program can add value to an in-house team. Not only do clerkships highlight a company’s commitment to diversity, but they also build a talented pipeline of professionals that can enhance a company’s brand for years to come.
Review these event contract considerations and checklists for: Identifying the Location, Contract Review
Discusses a modular approach to drafting contracts, listing and describing a set of modules or individual elements determined by analyzing different contracts and breaking them down into their component parts.
Discusses discrimination laws as well as ideas for best employment practices.
Table defining roles and responsibilities by data category.
Stress-free productivity is a concern for all legal departments, regardless of size. Nowhere does it hit closer to home, however, than in a small law department. This article talks about basic steps to improving department productivity utilizing principles from Getting Things Done (GTD) and enhanced ACC research with the GettingLegalDone button found on QuickCounsel and Top Ten articles.
Learn about key US securities laws, SEC forms and disclosure requirements.
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