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This Essay examines the concerns of big data disparate impact through the lens of American antidiscrimination law—more particularly, through Title VII’s prohibition of discrimination in employment.

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) is compiled from questions and responses posted by the IT, Privacy and eCommerce Network on their Forum. It addresses the use of indemnification provisions in Business Association Agreements (BAAs) in the United States.

Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family demands, as well as financial concerns such as social security earnings limitations.

A litigator turned ADR convert talks about the very strong merit behind this style of problem solving. It just may benefit your client, your department, and your career. And no, you won’t look wimpy for suggesting it to your boss.

This article contains information on the research initiative that highlights key trends and provides timely advice to help you recruit and retain talented employee teams of all generations.

This is a sample master license agreement for production use.

This article discusses efficient brief drafting techniques in direct actions brought before the General Court of the European Union in the field of competition law.

Inter Alia (October 2006)

To avoid potential liability for the conduct of international representatives, consultants, agents, or other third parties who interact with foreign government officials on the Company’s behalf (collectively “Intermediaries”), it is the Company’s policy to investigate the background and reputation of its prospective Intermediaries to give it a factual basis for concluding that the Intermediary will do so in a manner that fully complies with applicable laws and the Company’s Code of Ethics. This “due diligence’’ must take place before the Intermediary is retained and must be updated when extending or renewing an Intermediary’s contract.

This is an ABA article on management skills for lawyers.

Due to a recent privacy update in Massachusetts, corporate counsel should review corporate data and collection policies related to the collection of ZIP codes in their states. Your policies may not be doing enough to keep you and customer information safe.

This is a sample computer and internet usage policy.

This is a panelist document list.

Intellectual Property (IP) rights post-Brexit are yet to be determined. In this article, learn more about how the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) are handling these discussions.

Despite their possible shortcomings, performance metrics — including profit and loss — are vital to helping businesses track and report results to shareholders.

This Sample Policy outlines how to approach a billing schedule when engaging Outside Counsel.

Working with outside counsel can be a frustrating and tiresome process. In this article, learn seven methods in-house counsel can implement to lessen the tension.

Building and repairing relationships are guaranteed aspects of almost all careers. This article weighs in on how to be regarded as more of a trusted advisor than a service provider, underscoring the overarching importance of value.

Does the recent Business Roundtable show hope for “conscious capitalists”? Or is it just a façade?

Should a workplace misconduct allegation arise, follow these steps for a thorough investigation.

ACCA?s Corporate & Securities Law Committee's to the SEC on"Disclosure Regarding Nominating Committee Functions and Communications between Security Holders and Boards of Directors (September 15, 2003).?

In his first Career Path Column, NetApp General Counsel Matt Fawcett talks about his leap from the traditional law firm career trajectory to an industry that’s more fulfilling.

This is a sample of frequently asked questions about corporate compliance programs.

This article describes the increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies, in Hong Kong, such as Bitcoin, but also goes into the risks that investors could face. Additionally, it provides a list of legal recourses available to investors so they are able to prevent substantial losses.