ACC and The Wall Street Journal administered a "Contract-Attorney Use" survey for utilization in an article written by WSJ in June 2011. This survey contains many questions that you might be grappling with when it comes to the use of non-staff contract-attorneys.

Once you get to know Swiss people and their numerous laws, which you should never bend or break, you will be very happy in Switzerland, particularly if you like outdoor activities.

ACC Board Chair Iohann Le Frapper offers insights into how to prevent risk at your company.

Recent developments have caused an increase in the frequency of internal investigations of noncompliance complaints. Sarbanes-Oxley and its progeny, the revisions to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, and best practices regarding human resources claims all involve anonymous claims reporting systems of some kind. How does your company handle it?

As in-house counsel struggle to do more with less, outsourcing is increasingly one tool we consider. And the range of options has grown in recent years. They often sound good, but how effective are they really? How can you make them work to suit your needs? In this program material, a panel shares their experience and insights on what works, what doesn't and how to make legal sourcing work for you.

On June 29, 2007, the National People's Congress of China passed the new Labor Contract law, which will become effective on January 1, 2008. The provisions of the new law will potentially have wide-reaching ramifications for companies conducting business in China. This article highlights some of the key changes and implications.

News, Notes, and Datebook Information for November 2007

ACC Chair Iohann Le Frapper stresses the importance of being active and present in your legal in-house community.

China is experiencing a tremendous pace of change. The infrastructure and economy continue to grow rapidly -- as does the demand for legal services by companies. This article gives instructions on how to keep up.

Employers with U.S.-based employees requesting or requiring remote work arrangements abroad can use this questionnaire and checklist to evaluate risk and determine strategy.

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

More and more CLOs are being asked to take an active role in their corporation's strategic planning process. The goals of the business in general, and the internal goals to provide good and affordable legal services are the drivers in this process. ACC President, Fred Krebs, and Deborah House, vice president and deputy general counsel, asked current and former CLOs their takes on the law department strategic planning process. Read on to gain a few nuggets of wisdom and benefit from their experiences.

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 article provides steps for preparing for the inevitable arbitration.

Discusses managing expectations and partnering with the right local counsel for joint ventures.

This article covers the scope, implications, and enforcement of the new PRC competition law that applies equally to PRC and non-PRC entities alike.

Provides thoughts and advice on how to bridge the divide between your legal department and the rest of the corporation.

FTI Value Chain Integrity Service Sheet - sessions held in Brisbane 1 May 2018, Perth 8 May 2018, Sydney 15 May 2018.

Globish, a condensed, simplified version of English, is the new language of international business. However, a fluent English speaker may find it more difficult to learn than one might expect.

Jeannie Anderson, managing director and general counsel, Legal and Professional Conduct CFA Institute, shares her daily schedule.

Bill Mordan sends out an overdue thank you note to Carl D. Liggio, Sr., one of the first modern in-house attorneys and pioneer of the in-house bar.

The Commission published this concept release to seek public comment regarding audit committee reporting requirements, with a focus on the audit committee’s reporting of its responsibilities with respect to its oversight of the independent auditor.

This Standard Document and the integrated drafting notes are for guidance in the preparation of a patent and know-how license agreement from the perspective of the licensor.

This resource (Quick Overview) summarizes some distinctions in laws that impact records management in different regions throughout the world.