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.
The aim of this article is to provide guidance to in-house counsel on the assessment and management of key risks associated with partnership opportunities. As such, in-house counsel should be able to quickly identify the antitrust risks related to each type of partnership (joint R&D, joint purchasing, joint manufacturing and/or joint marketing), taking in account the evolution in 2010 and 2011 of the EU regulatory framework on cooperation among firms.
Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and 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.
Discusses how your corporation can contribute to political campaigns without running afoul of federal or local law.
To provide an organization for the promotion and the improvement of the common business and professional interests and responsibilities of attorneys who are engaged in the active practice of law on behalf of organizations in the private sector and who do not hold themselves out to the public for the practice of law. (ACCA’s bylaws) 1997 marks ACCA’s 15th anniversary. The story of ACCA’s founding commemorates the history of the organization and views from current leaders chart its future
As we shall demonstrate in the first part of this chapter, there are many questions yet to be answered before private enforcement takes off in Brazil. Basic questions such as who, when, how and what may need to be clarified before plaintiffs feel comfortable initiating an extremely long and expensive recovery of damages. The second part of this chapter will report on the current status of the major private cases initiated in the past years. Finally, suggestions will be provided to address the lack of incentives to seek private antitrust enforcement in Brazil.
This resource outlines six fee structures used in value billing and the incentives created by each structure. Sample engagement terms are included.
Germany is the provides a number of real estate investments of companies and private individuals. This form provides some insight as to how to navigate real estate investments in Germany for in-house counsel.
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Getting Away from the Hourly Rate - Clearing the Hurdles Part 1
Some exhibit materials are samples or articles to be used as a general guide. These are from personal archives of panel members and are provided without warranty as to accuracy or completeness, and without any attorney-client relationship with the participants.
This QuickCounsel explores the sampling methods to help attorneys and litigation support professionals greater understand how sampling and validation techniques can be used in their review process.
In the Netherlands, business owners have to request the advice of the Works Council (OR) well in advance of a merger of takeover decision. If the business owner fails to make the request for advice timely, the Enterprise Chamber may require him or her to withdraw the decision. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the advisory path correctly and consult the works council well in advance. But what does "well in advance" mean?
This is a sample consulting agreement between a company and consultant.
We are often told that a defined strategy is needed to achieve success in business. But is an articulated strategy enough? I would argue it is not. There must be shared understanding and alignment across the organization on the desired outcomes for that strategy while also ensuring that resources are enabled and inspired to succeed. This is where an empowered Legal Operations function comes into play.
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses whether a company should pay a closing bonus to outside counsel as a "thank you" at the close of a M&A transaction when the outside counsel has been paid hourly rates for service throughout the contract. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Corporate & Securities ACC Network.
Just a few decades ago, a private practice lawyer in a law firm who decided to go “in-house” endured constant questioning about why they were taking a step back in their career. Was it because they were tired of the breakneck pace of a law firm? Were they OK making less money? Essentially, these lawyers were viewed as “stepping off the treadmill,” and getting “out of the game.” Not a complimentary description. Click here to read more.
Many eagerly await the day when genuinely advanced artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a reality, and we're seeing more and more discussion of AI and another related technology, Bots. Understanding key distinctions between the two can help legal professionals make the best use of each. Both are important and useful in different ways, and this article is an introduction to their capabilities and applications.
The guidelines and policy statements in this chapter apply when the convicted defendant is an organization. Organizations can act only through agents and, under federal criminal law, generally are vicariously liable for offenses committed by their agents. At the same time, individual agents are responsible for their own criminal conduct.
The September 2017 amendments to the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations introduced a new scheme for pharmaceutical patent linkage litigation in Canada. That scheme is now much closer to the United States' (US) Hatch-Waxman scheme, but with remaining key differences that are explained in this chart.
This guide from Latham & Watkins and KPMG is designed to provide a roadmap to help navigate the financial statement requirements of the US federal securities laws.
This resource presents the leading practices of legal departments that leverage dedicated legal operations staff to manage the business aspects of Legal. Through profiles of 11 legal departments, it conveys who leads the legal operations function, relationships between general counsel and their legal operations leaders, reasons for the legal operations function, how it functions, its scope and impacts.
This policy brief will inform you on ESMA details for investors and general counsel alike.
From data security to maternity leave, ACC combs through insights from our latest research reports.
This is a sample marketing services agreement.
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