A selection of resources on US sanctions and export controls against Russia in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The US Supreme Court held in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, overruling long-standing precedent in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey. Since the Dobbs decision, trigger laws in 13 states have banned or will shortly ban abortions, and another 13 states are expected to follow suit. While trigger laws are being challenged in court, there is no question that many states will successfully ban, or severely curtail, abortions within their borders. Moreover, a number of those states would impose criminal penalties on abortion providers, pregnant people, and/or individuals or entities that “aid and abet” abortions. The Dobbs decision and states’ efforts to ban, curtail and/or criminalize abortions have created multiple legal issues that affect individuals and employers.
In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued new guidance to address patient privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for those seeking reproductive health care services. This article discusses the guidance, which states that HIPAA allows providers to disclose certain protected health information (PHI), which includes information relating to one’s abortion or other reproductive care, without patient authorization only in specific circumstances that are “narrowly tailored to
protect the individual’s privacy and support their access to health services.”
Review of Portuguese laws and regulations related to the distribution of pharmaceuticals.
Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.
Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people in the Philippines.
This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).
Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.
Learn how to walk the line between your obligation to respond to document requests and your responsibility to protect company interests.
No matter the size of your company or the particulars of your industry, a formal recoveries program can track how your legal department contributes to the company’s bottom line. There are benefits and downsides to affirmative recoveries programs. This article addresses those issues, as well as any other questions you might have about implementing such a program. You might be surprised by what you learn.
Revera, Inc., recently conducted a review of its in-house legal department. The review analyzed the department’s alignment with strategic objectives, workflows, workload capacity, organizational structure and management practices, and relationships with external counsel. The central questions asked were as follows: What value does the department offer? How can it be increased? How is it demonstrated? The results of the review prompted Revera, Inc., to consider some changes to its legal department, as discussed in this article.
As local economies continue to stabilize, Angola and Nigeria are ripe with potential investment opportunities — particularly in the natural resources area. However, with new laws, immigration considerations and a legacy of corruption, in-house counsel must familiarize themselves with a variety of issues to ensure their clients’ success.
Despite the hard work and long hours that are synonymous with legal departments, they are often unappreciated and viewed as an impediment to progress. By following the three-step approach presented in this article, however, you can promote cross- organizational cooperation, while still managing risk effectively, and help your company better achieve its overall goals.
The substantial increase in international trade disputes, constraints on US courts, and the limited reach of US court judgments create a demand for an innovative way to handle international technology disputes.
When President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, his approval ushered in a plethora of changes that redefined how the law responds to persons with disabilities. In-house counsel need to be in the know in order to comply. Learn about the law's revisions and get a better understanding of its applications for your human resources policies.
This presentation will cover recent cases and give in-house counsel practical tips for deciding which scheme of protection to use regarding subject matter eligibility for patents, copyrights and trade secrets. Cases will include recent US Supreme Court decisions on patent- eligible subject matter and the Federal Circuit case deciding scope of copyrightability in Oracle v. Google, among others.
This article focuses on a shift in the billable hour paradigm and how law firms and clients must look forward and focus on the outcomes that are desired, rather than looking backwards at the cost of production. The billable hour has diametrically opposed functions for both sides in the relationship: (1) unit of production and (2) basis of profitability. Not until both sides understand that you can't have the same unit serving dual purposes, will they truly understand alternative fees and value-based relationships. This article delves into what is required to establish a new model for law firm economics.
<p/>This ACC Value Challenge resource is part 2 of a 3 part series. To view the other resources in this series, please click here:</p>
<p class=><a id=CP___PAGEID=1365185| href=/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1365185>ACC Value Challenge: Facing Up to the Challenge - The Case for Change (Part 1)</a></p><p class=><a id=CP___PAGEID =1365213| href=/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1365213>ACC Value Challenge: Facing Up to the Challenge - The Transition (Part 3)</a></p>
This is a sample computer, email and internet usage policy.
Results can be multiplied when you put together any combination of in-sourcing, unbundling, alternative legal service providers, process improvement, value-based fees and technology.
An examination of how Pennsylvania's revamped corporation laws make for a more enlightened approach to corporate governance.
DRI amicus brief, Textron v. US
Product Liability Advisory Council, PLAC, amicus brief, Textron v. US, 1/10
The development of blockchain technology is moving quickly, but there are still questions about government oversight and competition. Blockchain technology implicates privacy, antitrust, and securities law issues.
For in-house legal departments, relationships with Outside Counsel are integral to overall management of matters and outcomes. A solid relationship creates synergy and partnership; a dysfunctional one creates frustration and typically increases costs. One of the most common tools to enhance client/firm relationships is setting effective Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs). Read this article written by Brenda Hansen, Sr. Legal Operations Consultant, Epiq Legal Business Advisory, for tips on drafting effective and impactful Outside Counsel Guidelines.
Read Todd Silberman's insights on the balance between work and life. Do we live to work or work to live?
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