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This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally identifiable information (PII).

For US-based companies that hire foreign nationals or send US citizens to work abroad, there are laws, regulating bodies and cultural ideologies to pay attention to in order to avoid costly litigation. Businesses that are new to foreign employment should examine their practices to ensure compliance at home and abroad.

After a multinational acquisition has closed, in-house counsel still need to manage different legal systems and different employee rights and expectations. Developing and implementing a post-acquisition plan requires technical expertise and early involvement in the acquisition process. This article breaks down the phases for developing an effective integration plan.

This article will describe a powerful and dynamic process for dramatically improving the delivery of legal services to a corporation.

A driving reason for our evolution from the American Corporate Counsel Association to the Association of Corporate Counsel was a desire to be more inclusive of our growing membership outside of the United States. This strategic move was designed to benefit all of our members, as more and more companies—regardless of their location—were engaging in cross-border and global operations. And over the past five years, ACC has diversified its resources and services to address these needs.

This is a sample employee handbook.

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

ACC Chair Patricia R. Hatler reminds in-house counsel that they play a vital role in their clients' international expansion and risk management.

These two back-to-back sessions will discuss why successful project management is essential for innovative organizations. Participants will understand the primary characteristics of projects and the criteria for success and discuss how the environment, stakeholders, schedule, cost and quality requirements impact the definition of deliverables. Participants will determine the important stakeholders and communication plan for the project.

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

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

In-house law departments add value to organizations in myriad ways, from quantifiable dollar savings on outside counsel spend, to the “ease of access” benefits and proactive advice that only in-house attorneys can provide. Understanding, calculating and demonstrating that holistic value to senior management can be challenging, but essential to guaranteeing the long-term success of your team. Kick off this intensive day of programming by hearing from leading law department managers that masterfully demonstrate their teams’ value proposition, and take away tips and tactics that will help you do the same.

This article discusses how legal departments are attempting to rebuild as the economic times continue to change.

Learn what training and information your law department should provide to its business-side clients so they can do their jobs and minimize the time the law department spends on routine, reactive issues. Learn also how to teach your attorneys to train their clients.

Counterparty risk is an inevitable component of any financial transaction. Organizations faced with a financially distressed debtor are wise to have defenses in place before issues arise. With proper protection in place, those organizations also have the opportunity to capitalize on the distress of the debtor. Arm yourself with the weapons that your organization will need to protect itself when dealing with an insolvent or bankrupt corporate group, as well as deal protection measures to consider when managing distressed merger and acquisition transactions in an international context.

Once we achieve a critical mass of women on the bench, the culture of the Supreme Court will begin to change.

This article examines the model shift the legal industry is going through with regard to LPO.

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.

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.

Being able to juggle the responsibilities of being a busy in-house counsel and an active family member can prove to be especially difficult for a women. In this interview, Colleen Kotyk Vossler, associate group counsel at BearingPoint, Inc., explains how she has been able to reach a harmonious life and work balance and how each individual must do so in their own personalized way.

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 InfoPAKSM provides a roadmap for developing a cost-savings strategy that delivers both immediate and sustainable results. It has three main sections: (1) Identification of Cost Savings Opportunities; (2) Implementing the Strategy; and (3) Sustaining Results.

As members of business units like any other, today’s law department leaders are expected to establish strategic plans, ensure that they align with the broader corporate strategy, and adjust course as the business continues to evolve and grow. Experienced law department strategists will highlight common challenges, potential efficiencies, and share other best practices that, when properly employed, will help you establish yourself as a true tactical asset for the organization.

In her Small Law column, Maryrose Delahunty tells readers why they should tune out the negative words and amp up the positive ones.