ACC leaders outline the association's position on civil justice reform (CJR) and discuss how to get involved.
This is a sample software license agreement.
A summary of ACC’s 1999 efforts to support your ability to practice effectively and efficiently. Read and to share this article with your clients.
This is a sample agreement between an organization and contractor.
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 threat of violence is all too real – at the office and factory, and in the US and in foreign countries. Whether it is a disgruntled or mentally unstable employee or trespasser, or a politically based attack against a company where the attackers are bent on harm or kidnapping, general counsel and other executives must ensure that they are following best practices to protect their workforce and workplace.
An experienced panel of experts will provide an overview of the 2014 top ten trends and issues in employment and labor law and practical in-house perspectives for dealing with them. This annual session is always a hit and will deliver another lively, informative survey of the year’s trends in labor and employment law. The focus will be US law but significant international issues will be covered.
This article explores key client questions and concepts of value when an attorney changes law firms.
This is a sample sales representative agreement between a company and a sales agent, for the sale of the company's telecom products.
The conversation begun last year (ACCA Docket, March/April 1997, page 49) between Nathan S. Ide, general counsel for Federated Overseas Operations Logistics, Inc. (FOOLS, Inc.) and Oliver, Wendell & Holmes, outside counsel for FOOLS, Inc., continues as FOOLS seeks to expand business to the Pacific Rim.
Recent developments from CFIUS signal a renewed vigor to protect US national security. In this Client Alert, Latham attorneys highlight the recent developments related to national security investment reviews and outline its implications.
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.
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.
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