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John K. Villa discusses the far-reaching implications of the AKZO decision for in-house legal departments with operations in the European Union.

A company’s board of directors has fiduciary duties, including a duty to oversee all aspects of the company’s risk management efforts. This article will focus on how in-house counsel can help educate and engage the board of directors with regard to data security.

IN-HOUSE LAWYERS IN EUROPE HAVE A LOT TO SAY.

Find out more with the 2015 ACC Chief Legal Officers Europe Report. This report spotlights top legal and business concerns weighing on CLOs in European corporate legal departments. CLOs from the region identified emerging trends, business priorities, budget, staffing changes, and more as their top concerns.

This is a sample employee handbook.

The annual performance review process is both a time-honored and dreaded part of the business cycle. For many managers, the requirement is onerous, time-consuming, unnecessarily formulaic, and process-driven.

This is a sample agreement of sale with attached lease to purchaser.

This is a sample code of business conduct and ethics policy.

The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of international and national anti-corruption regimes within an Asia Pacific context. It highlights how corporations should best approach anti-corruption compliance, transactional and third party due diligence and corruption investigations. It also examines related issues from anti-money laundering and whistleblowing regimes.

There are positive rewards for teambuilding, but with hectic workdays, the concept is often only revisited during retreats or special events. This article discusses new ways of thinking about the concept and offers suggestions for bringing it into your office.

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.

This article focuses on the main vulnerabilities and best practices in data protection - a view from the inside.

This sample is a ten-point checklist for avoiding and resolving workplace conflict.

How many times have you reviewed outside counsel invoices in shock at just how much two firm lawyers can cost? Do you find yourself wondering, 'Why do things have to be this way, and can I do anything else to lower the bills?' In the first installment of this three-part series, the author examines what it is about law firm organization and culture that truly drives up costs, and lays the foundation for the tools to revamp your relationship with your outside counsel that are discussed in parts two and three.

This annual Look Before You Leap survey looks at how companies are using background/integrity checks to better manage the risks inherent in investments and new business relationships outside the United States. In addition, this year’s survey also addressed how companies are complying with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
(FCPA) and the challenges they face. Companies with robust due diligence and strong internal controls are usually less likely to encounter unforeseen problems in their overseas business activities. This survey is designed to help your company as it manages these complex issues.

Part of 2009 Annual Meeting Program Materials for Session 407.

This research report discusses ways companies can optimize contract lifecycle management technology.

This session is designed to benefit every corporate attorney from the entry level associate G.C. to the experienced G.C. as it argues for a radically different perspective of the Legal Department within the modern corporate structure.

The 2015 Litigation Trends Annual Survey collects and presents the experiences and opinions of corporate counsel regarding various aspects of litigation and disputes-related matters.

It has been two years since inter partes review (IPR) went into effect. Now, patent challengers finally have a viable option for review of a patent without downsides like expensive discovery practices and the requirement of standing.

Before shredding that belligerent letter, make sure you won’t be destroying your chance to avoid a lawsuit. The Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) requires consumers who seek to recover damages to send a written demand and wait 30 days before initiating action. Defend yourself preemptively by knowing how to identifying demand letters and understanding the CLRA.

The prospect of managing litigation can be daunting for the new in-house attorney. Whether assessing risk, understanding insurance or engaging outside counsel, this article provides a play-by-play strategy for all aspects of litigation management. Because even though the situation may seem dark, it is, after all, the best time to shine.

Something is clearly broken in big law. Despite the business imperative for diversity, law firms that corporations retain for significant issues just aren’t meeting the need to increase the number of diverse attorneys.

Although quite common in the United States, background checks pose a number of complex legal and social issues for international entities. Data privacy laws vary widely from country to country, and understanding local custom and practice is critical to building an international check program. Find out how to conduct background checks legally and effectively while using the results to make employment decisions.

In our capacity as in-house counsel, and regardless of our industry sector, we will be dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Find out some helpful tips on how to integrate AI into your practice.