Study in understanding how companies are preparing for the launch of the UPC (Unified Patent Court) and its affects on businesses operating in Europe that needs to protect its technology.

SEC Comment Letter 2015

This report developed by Womble Bond & Dickinson surveys nearly 200 executives based across the United States. This elite group – 62% of whom hold C-suite titles – comprised decision-makers from company leadership and key departments including information systems and information technology, privacy and security, legal and compliance, operations and finance, and marketing in response to states set to effect stricter requirements around consumer privacy rights in 2023. Check out this resource to view the full report and find out if companies are prepared to meet the looming updated guidelines.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues in China.

The following is a series of tips gathered from General Counsel running legal departments within international and multinational businesses.

This QuickCounsel presents how a company's reaction to a third-party patent licensing demand carries significant risks for the future and can also make a favorable outcome more or less likely.

The plaintiffs in this action are three hospitals affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The hospitals have entered into contracts with a health maintenance organization, UPMC Health Plan, to provide medical services and supplies to individuals enrolled in its coverage program.

"Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding derivatives across a range of jurisdictions.

Some topics discussed include smart contracts in the derivatives space and more.

This guide explores common issues related to corporate investigations across multiple jurisdictions.

Topics covered include internal investigation, self-disclosure to enforcement authorities, investigation process, confidentiality, and attorney-client privileges.

The purpose of this comparative overview, covering 24 countries, is to provide employers with a comprehensive overview of each jurisdiction starting with the legal sources on salary and holiday pay, and includes an analysis of how income tax and social security contributions are calculated.

This Wisdom of the Crowd, complied from responses posted on the New to In-house and Small Law Department eGroups, addresses issues of the liability and various restrictions on running a contest or sweepstakes. The issues discussed include elements of a sweepstakes, operating a contest open to the general public vs. business partners, and operating an office bracket pool.

This is a sample land purchase agreement.

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.

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.

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.

The authors look to case law and the EEOC Guidance on Psychiatric Disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act to determine who is protected under the ADA.

Help audit committees draft a sound pre-approval policy and foster communication between the outside auditor and the audit committee.

Starting as new in-house counsel can be a difficult transition. During this beginning period it is important to remember that first impressions do count. Here, in a dialogue format, advice on the first 100 days as new in-house counsel is presented by three in-house counsel with varying backgrounds and experience.

Make sure you know how to conduct an informal investigation properly to avoid adding to the problem.

The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Desert Palace marks a dramatic change in the analysis of discrimination claims, which will be felt in the type and number of potential plaintiffs filing claims, the defensive strategies considered in response, and the way that courts dispose of employment law claims. Although the full effects of the decision have yet to be seen, companies should take steps to increase consistency and documentation of discipline and discharge decisions and to train managers and supervisors regarding acceptable workplace conduct and equal employment opportunity compliance. This article will show you what steps to take now.