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A primer on the state and possibilities of Value practices with an emphasis on alternative billing and staffing defin itions and practices.

The European Union Directive 95/46/EC on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data was adopted on October 24, 1995 and entered into force on October 25, 1998. The Directive provides a regulatory framework for the use and disclosure of personal data in the EU. This lists the terms used in the Directive.

A Bring Your Own Device M2M policy is almost indispensable for employers who recognize that their employees constantly rely on personal devices. Establishing a BYOD policy is nevertheless a risky proposition if improperly managed.

This guide includes case studies that demonstrate how value approaches can hold rich potential for small in-house legal departments, in a variety of scalable and replicable ways.

Learn 11 legal issues UK contractors should pay attention to in 2022.

Current studies show that most European companies have yet to implement effective antitrust programs. However, to encourage compliance, the German Institute for Compliance (DICO) and the German Association of Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Logistics recently published an English version of the DICO Guideline — with the goal of providing guidance for European companies looking to prevent violations.

Faced with increasing regulatory enforcement following the release of the Panama Papers and settlements from the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, companies are increasingly looking to the legal department to mitigate risk. By reviewing the client intake process, in-house counsel will gain a broader understanding of the company’s compliance requirements and ensure that a partnership doesn’t inadvertently lead to a crisis.

In 2016, German pharmaceutical company Behringer Ingelheim (BI) gave its legal department the green light to set up a global team focused on innovation. Over the next year, the BI legal department worked to fulfill this request, creating an incubator to translate lofty goals into a tangible mission.

Our roles within our companies offer us a unique view of the business, as well as the outside and internal forces that influence it. As in-house counsel, we like challenges and thrive on finding solutions that push our organizations forward.

Learn about the meaning of ESG, beyond the acronym and misconceptions.

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.

This article explores how in-house counsel, and particularly those in small and medium businesses, can help bridge the gap between the server room and the boardroom to create a well-structured cybersecurity program that empowers management with the information they need to better assess and prioritize their organization’s cybersecurity spending.

Learn about ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues in this introduction to the related concepts and jargon being used.

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 the latest clarifications and remaining questions to the Department of Justice's changes of its corporate enforcement policies, first outlined in October 2021.

Learn about recent laws and regulations in China on the use of data and protection of cross-border data transfers.

When you take your year in stock, it feels like it's time answer some fundamental questions about your life, career, relationships and finances. How long should I continue to work? What things should I be thinking about for my “post” career years and what is my professional legacy? These questions should not wait to be answered. Take control of your gray years and turn them into great years.

These top ten considerations will help you build a "right-sized" metrics program for your small and lean legal department.

This Top Ten addresses rulemaking on important issues, such as uncleared swaps margin, automated trading, cybersecurity, reducing the de minimis swap dealer threshold, and data reporting.

This Top Ten article contains some predictions about corporate governance, regulatory risks, boundaries of the employer-employee relationship and other issues that professionals in the corporate legal department may be working on this year.

This brief resource provides ten specific recommendations to be considered in addition to commercial terms and conditions when an international company is negotiating and executing contracts in Mexico.

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

This article provides an update of the sanctions enacted against Russia and Belarus by the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union.

Learn about the UK's proposed regulatory framework as outlined in it's policy paper "A pro-innovation approach to AI", published in March 2023.

Read about implementation of AI in Latin America, its benefits, and its risks and potential mitigation of those risks to data protection and privacy rights.

Read a short recap of key ESG developments in 2022 in Europe, the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, Norway, and The Netherlands.

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

Learn about a 2022 Supreme Court decision that curtails discovery significantly in international arbitration cases.

Legal Operations can transform the practice of law, but only if everyone embraces It.

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally identifiable information (PII).