This program will focus on effective information security and data privacy assessment programs for third-party vendors—including practical tips for effectively assessing information security practices and procedures of third-party vendors, such as law firms and other professional consultants — from the pros and cons of using industry-standard questionnaires to determining when onsite reviews are appropriate and how to handle subcontractors. We will also highlight key, and common, sticking points in negotiating data privacy and information security terms in vendor agreements and provide options and sample language for successfully resolving them, distinguishing as applicable between US negotiations and negotiations where either the customer or the vendor has substantial operations in Europe or Asia.
This short article provides an overview of International Commercial Terms (Incoterms). Incoterms aim at providing rules for international sales contracts by allocating tasks, costs and risks between sellers and buyers. The article provides a global perspective, with a focus on French court decisions, and a brief comparison with the US Uniform Commercial Code and with Combiterms.
In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn about VAT (Value Added Tax) and Special Tax for Products and Services (STPS) regulations and how they affect the Mexican manufacturing industry.
This article gives general information concerning United States patents.
Use this material to convince your CEO that you need to implement an effective compliance program or revamp your current one.
This survey identifies “best practices” concerning the organisation, processes and IT tools of Contract Management in companies within Europe. In doing so, we want to support you in determining and selecting the best approach to Contract Management in your enterprise or department.
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses when an independent contractor who may have been treated like an employee violates a non-compete provision under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the New to In-house ACC Network.
This article discussed the key factors to consider when thinking about developing a risk management program that uses financial derivatives
ACC presents a rundown of all the important, need-to-know changes and updates within the Securities and Exchanges Commission.
The Federal Trade Commissions submitted this report to Congress under sections 318 and 319 of FACTA.
This guide covers common issues in corporate tax laws and regulations - including capital gain, overseas profits, real estate, anti-avoidance, and the digital economy – in 20 jurisdictions.
Office Depot sample of a request for proposal for intellectual property legal services. Includes a Master Services Agreement and Outside Counsel Engagement Guidelines.
Typically, all potentially responsible parties (PRP) are held jointly and severally liable for the costs of environmental cleanup at hazardous waste sites. The bankruptcy of a PRP can further complicate the already burdensome task of allocating those cleanup costs. This article proposes a reevaluation of strategies when allocating costs, filing claims and litigating issues related to environmental remediation.
When it comes to supervising an electric power construction project, the role of the in-house lawyer is manifold. He must provide legal advice and support to the senior executives considering the project, and the project manager and other internal stakeholders who execute the project. He must build trust with the project team and support them in a way that gets the project completed on time and under budget. Using a hypothetical scenario, this article highlights best practices for managing power projects.
Read this article to learn how you can use a combination of patent strategies and regulatory strategies to help your company maintain its pharmaceutical market exclusivity.
Womble Bond Dickinson’s second annual analyzes the fast-evolving global data privacy law landscape and, for the first time, includes over 200 respondents from both the US and UK.
Some topics include the growing use of biometric data and artificial intelligence (AI), differences between operating in the US, the UK, Europe and more.
This resource is an overview of dispute resolution practices in the Cayman Islands.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
This article provides topical and current insights from leading experts on the tax issues and opportunities in their respective jurisdictions.
Published by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), a legal association connecting more than 40,000 in-house lawyers employed by more than 10,000 organizations across 85 countries, the ACC Law Department Management Report is a global study of corporate law departments and their operations. In an effort to re-connect the cost and value of legal services, ACC surveyed nearly 300 chief legal officers (CLOs), general counsel (GC), and legal operations professionals on specific aspects of law department budget, spend, and management practices. The report also includes insight from interviews with GC and CLOs of Global 1000 and Fortune 500 law departments.
"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"
"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"
"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"
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