This publication has been prepared by the lawyers of Meritas firms to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in conducting business in Latin America and the Caribbean.
This article discusses the considerable confusion that exists over the reach of the SEC's Section 205, its new Standards of Professional Conduct for Attorneys appearing before the Commission.
This article provides an overview on final regulations issued by the Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States (CIFUS) on 13 January 2020. The regulations were promulgated in order to comprehensively implement the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018.
The Movers & Shakers in the In-house community
This program focuses on solutions for managing your organization''s contract process from the ground up. The panel will discuss working with your IT, purchasing and finance departments to make sure everyone is in on the process.
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.
606 - Navigating Employment Law’s Bermuda Triangle - Managing Leave & Reasonable Accommodation Issues
ACC's support letter to the US House of Representatives concerning FRE 502
ACC's support letter to the US Senate concerning FRE 502
This is a sample land purchase agreement.
The National Labor Relations Board (the Board) has decided to issue this final rule for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act which ‘‘protect[ ] the exercise by workers of full freedom of association, selforganization, and designation of representatives of their own choosing, for the purpose of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment or other mutual aid or protection."
This article is a memorandum to the Standing Committee by the Civil Rules Advisory Committee.
804 How to Respond to a Government Investigation/Inquiry: The First 30 Days. This discussion covers important topics such as protecting applicable privileges, dealing with letters of investigation, and more.
Discuss the various roles in-house counsel tend to play, and how they are affected by attorney-client privilege rules; learn about attorney-client privilege rules from around the world and how they apply in the compliance context; discuss in depth the Professional Conduct Model Rules 1.6, 1.13 and others as appropriate; and discuss the pros and cons of non-lawyers assuming compliance roles.
This resource provides an overview of patent regulations in Switzerland, with a focus on enforcement proceedings, licensing, and ownership.
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.
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.
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 provides an overview of patent enforcement proceedings in Colombia.
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 guide provides an overview of patent enforcement proceedings in Mexico.
In this article key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding franchise.
Singapore is a major center for trade relationships with other Asian countries as well as the rest of the world. Its familiarity with the English language, the English legal structure, and its high regard for the rule of law and ease of doing business make Singapore an attractive location for Western companies seeking to establish a presence in Asia. This program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of centralizing Asian operations and trading relationships in Singapore. It will examine the organizational structures that are available in Singapore and other practical issues relating to establishing a business presence in Singapore, including hiring staff and protecting intellectual property. The panel will also consider the impact of using a Singapore entity in cross-border commercial arrangements, including considerations regarding choice of law and dispute resolution options.
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.
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