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In 2012, China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange promulgated the Circular on Further Improving and Adjusting Foreign Exchange Administrative Policies on Foreign Direct Investment (Circular No. 59). It replaces more than 30 approval requirements with simpler registration procedures, streamlines many administrative procedures for foreign exchange transactions and relaxes some restrictions on funds used for foreign direct investment (FDI). The changes resulting from it are reviewed in this article. <br />

Learn about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and related copyright issues.

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.

"To sharpen the saw," sometimes it's important to learn, play, and rest before tackling your to-do list.

An overview of settling environmental cases.

Discuss the involvement of non-lawyers (e.g., paralegals) in contract review; Explore what contract approval processes your peers have in place; Discuss what systems your peers have in place to manage contracts’ life cycles from conclusion to termination; and Share and learn from your colleagues best practices on how a legal department can become a better facilitator in the contracting process within your organization.

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An effective anti-corruption program deters the risk of wrongdoing, positively affects corporate culture, improves the company’s relationship with regulatory authorities and provides the company with options for remedial measures should they need to be undertaken quickly. Read this article to learn how to achieve these benefits.

Instead of pitting the generations against each other, Columnist Whitnie Wiley suggests that millennials, Gen-Xers, and baby boomers should try to understand one another.

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) teamed with John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, one of the longest-standing corporate governance centers in academia and globally recognized thought leader in the corporate governance field, interviewed Kenneth C. Frazier, president and CEO of Merck & Co., Inc., on leadership, corporate culture, and the evolving role of the general counsel.

During the interview with ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson and Ann C. Mulé, associate director of the Weinberg Center, Frazier discussed his views on the role of the general counsel as an invaluable asset to corporate leadership. He touched upon how to build leadership credibility with the C-suite, board of directors, and within the wider legal community, as well as offered his thoughts on key governance issues.

Learn about Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs) and their introduction in Singapore's Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill.

Learn about privacy rights and information protection provided by South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act 4.

Learn about the Mauritian Data Protection Act 2017 provisions on data transfer and portability as compared with GDPR.

Learn about the how environmental, social, and governance considerations affect four stages of M&A transactions.

Learn tips and pitfalls regarding advertising in connection with the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar.

This is a sample mergers & acquisitions (M&A) due diligence checklist – data protection

This is a sample contract review and approval policy.

This informative presentation addresses the question of whether your company needs a compliance program, what makes an effective compliance program, and what compliance obligations apply to your company.

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.

Summarizes how to meet the deadline, study the response, get authorization to respond, and understand the ethical and regulatory rules regarding audit response letters.

Janine Greenwood, chief legal officer, vice president and secretary of National Student Clearinghouse, describes her daily routine. She shares the success of her efforts to make uniform her organization’s compliance policies and procedures and how she makes use of ACC resources. <br />

With participation in sports fantasy leagues at more than 30 million people in the United States and Canada alone, the increasing impact on our society is undeniable. The question for ACC members, however, is what impact are these fantasy leagues having on the corporate world? Given that employees frequently manage and update their accounts during working hours, should employers and senior management be concerned? Are there viable concerns that intra-office gambling rings are thriving on company-issued hardware and software? How do we handle the various intellectual property issues? Dive into the legal landscape that surrounds these high-paced, high-stakes leagues to garner practical tips and safeguards to keep your company out of the penalty box.

This comprehensive guide provides an overview of several topics of interest including national/state restrictions imposed on ownership of real estate, the taxes that are levied in each jurisdiction, and reporting requirements globally. This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which features substantive overviews of laws, practice areas, and legal and business issues in jurisdictions around the globe.

This article discusses the five rules of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA), which became effective on June 27, 2023.