A white paper addressing whistleblower protection and the emerging law of retaliatory discharge of in-house counsel.

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.

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.

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in Vietnam and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

The article consists of a series of brief hypotheticals that will provide the framework for a discussion of various ethical and professionalism issues likely to be encountered by attorneys representing corporate clients that are facing a critical time in their business operations. The article also includes references to and summaries of ethical rules, opinions, orders, and commentary that may prove useful in analyzing the obligations and responsibilities under Sarbanes-Oxley.

Key survey insights on legal transformation initiatives with respect to litigation and internal investigations.

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

Machine Learning. Deep Learning. Data Mining. Predictive Analytics. Natural Language Processing.

These are the buzzwords used to describe the pivotal artificial intelligence (AI) space. Companies in every industry, from automotive and electronics to financial services, health care and life sciences, are working to deploy these advanced technology methods in order to bring their innovations to the next level. AI can help pathologists identify diseases, and physicians better assess brain health. It can help bankers automate back-office processes, create more lifelike chatbots, and improve fair lending practices. It can process and collect data more efficiently, protect from cyberattacks, and improve driver safety. As with any disruptive technology, however, this AI race to the moon comes with its share of risks and challenges. Are you prepared to address the various issues that this new technology may bring?

This InfoPAK discusses the role of the general counsel in the United States, Canada and Europe. The purpose of this InfoPAK is to provide some definition of the role, scope and nature of the duties of a general counsel in a globalized, post-Enron, post-Parmalat, post-Satyam Sarbanes-Oxley world, further battered by a worldwide recession the likes of which have not been seen for more than a generation. By noting some of the issues that arise in the ordinary course of an inhouse counsel’s practice, this InfoPAK will help general counsel provide high-quality representation for their corporate client.

This article is a case law pertaining to trademarks.

Review key provisions of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, CFPOA, OECD, Brazil’s anticorruption law and others; highlight the extraterritoriality of each regulation and the impact on global businesses, incorporating recent enforcement actions; explore the local responsiveness vs. global efficiency debate, and how cultural norms impact the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs; and Discuss practical approaches to understanding and mitigating risks. (Topics of interest may include screening suppliers, distributors and agents, and drafting, maintaining and enforcing contractual provisions.)

ACC's International Practice Almanac (IPA) is a unique and incredibly valuable tool, providing you with guidance on the crucial questions you need to answer before engaging in or retaining legal services in countries around the globe. Search the rules of practice, professional responsibility, bar regulation and privilege protection by country. IPA covers the regulation of the practice of law in these countries, including the US states and territories, the provinces of Canada, the member states of the EU, and a number of Asian/Pacific Rim jurisdictions.

This paper examines recent and developing fines and settlements resulting from the seven corporate sins of corruption and bribery, money-laundering, sanctions-breaking, conspiracy, tax evasion, sharp practice, and mistreatment of customers.

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

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

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.

As the COVID-19 pandemic reaches the two-year mark, it continues to impact how and where employees in the United States work and continues to require employers to address significant issues regarding wage and hour law compliance. In this resource, find out more on how to deal with these ever-changing issues.