No matter how difficult the situation or overwhelming the problem, our job as leaders is to assess the situation and see what we can do to make a difference.
In this exclusive interview, Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz discusses the root causes of systemic corporate corruption and the measures Jerry Grisko, the CEO of CBIZ,and his company take to promote and ensure ethical business practices.
Could you pass a “Business Law 101” quiz on morals? Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz gave a simple three-question quiz to graduate business students and almost all of them failed.
In this member profile, Freya Smith discusses how to build an in-house team from the ground up.
Columnist Craig S. Long provides firsthand advice as to how to cope with the transition to working as an in-house attorney in the must-read article.
This must-read article provides an outline as to how to best handle IP assets.
Just as a dog strains against its leash, constrained employees struggle against their shackles. Unleash them and reap the rewards.
Instead of allowing good to be good enough, use these tips to start every day with purpose and to live a more productive life.
Bill Mordan's March Careerpath opines on the usefulness of brevity.
This article provides an overview of the Australian Government’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020, issued in October 2020. The article analyzes several of the 2020 Strategy’s key initiatives.
This article explains the top ten amendments to the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) that were made after the 2018 American midterm elections. These new amendments affect Canadian IP law .
This presentation describes the purpose of a whistleblower program.
A panel of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a limited budget. The panel will address best practices related to clearance, filing, portfolio maintenance, and enforcement. The session will include a discussion of international searching and filing strategies and tips for prioritizing activities when expanding coverage of US trademarks into new geographies. The panel will review and discuss resources and tools available to assist with aspects of building and managing a trademark portfolio.
A presentation on incorporating sound science in environmental policy and rulemaking.
This study aims to provide a snapshot of the current state of cybersecurity practices across leading global organizations, and to advise organizations in improving their cybersecurity programs.
Discusses how medical leave situations must be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and consider the ADA and state discrimination laws, as well as the FMLA. Also includes a checklist of considerations.
This must-read article outlines liability issues that may arise for corporate counsel should their companies operate overseas, urges that companies assess their risk for such situations, provides guidance as to how to best minimize this risk, and more.
Learn the ins and outs of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department’s successes and show your boss how you add value to the company’s bottom line.
A perennial favorite. This session highlights the most important trends, legislation, regulation, and case law affecting labor and employment law changes over the past year, including what the activity at the US National Labor Relations Board means for unionized and nonunionized employers alike. Join an experienced panel of experts for insight and practical knowledge on the many developments in workplace law.
This article is a case law regarding attorney-client privilege.
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.
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