This Quick Overview discusses how contractual freedom to choose the applicable law is the rule in Europe and how this rule is subject to restrictions with respect to consumer contracts.
This Quick Overview will, first, present the European Union (EU) regulatory framework for e-invoicing, second, identify the different e-invoices recognized by EU countries and, third, study some legal issues related to cross-border e-invoices.
Effective management of business funds is a very important goal for a company with several foreign branches or affiliate companies. One strategy for achieving effective funds management is to implement a cash pooling arrangement (including a cash management system). There are two types of cash pooling arrangements: actual cash pooling and notional cash pooling. This article provides information on both types.
This article introduces the laws and regulations to register and protect a trademark in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This is a sample information technology security roles and responsibilities policy.
What issues should companies consider when implementing best practices for utilizing AI in the workplace? This resource outlines issues to consider when developing a corporate AI policy.
This InfoPAK provides an overview of recent developments in the patent litigation landscape.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Small Law Department and IT, Privacy & eCommerce eGroups, addresses the reasonableness of shared assessment questionnaires.
This is a sample electricity supply contract (retail supplier form).
The Court ruled the Department of Justice and the USAO deliberately or callously prevented defendants from obtaining funds for their defense that they lawfully would have had absent the government's interference. This opinion includes a discussion of the Thompson Memorandum, and holds the Thompson Memorandum and the USAO's actions caused KPMG to limit and then cut off payment of fees for defense.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the various factors that companies should consider when establishing a business in Uruguay.
A sample chart of company compliance with corporate governance reforms. Topics include corporate governance, audit, accounting, and internal controls, and executive compensation. Includes the subject, a brief description of the section, company's current practice, and recommendation.
George Ditta is general counsel and director of human resources at Emeril’s Homebase, the corporate holding company for the 10 restaurants owned and operated by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse and his nearly 1,000 employees. Ditta’s office is right down the hall from the test kitchen, where one of his major work benefits is getting to taste these culinary delights at the moment of their creation.
The 2015 Litigation Trends Annual Survey collects and presents the experiences and opinions of corporate counsel regarding various aspects of litigation and disputes-related matters.
A presentation on outsourcing your company's technology operations.
Provides an overview of legal aspects of homeland security including corporate viability and business continuity, cybersecurity, the SAFETY Act, the Department of Homeland Security and information sharing and the Freedom of Information Act.
This is a sample company employee handbook.
While definitions may vary, the term is generally employed as a catch-all phrase for workers employed through non-traditional, intentionally impermanent work arrangements, such as independent contractors, leased employees, consultants, on-call workers, part-time workers, and temporary employees.
More and more companies in the retail sector have been seeking trade dress protection for store design. Earlier this year, the United States Patent Trademark Office granted Apple federal trademark registration for the trade dress of its Apple Store interior. Trade dress, particularly for retail store design, can be an overlooked segment of an otherwise strong trademark portfolio. Read this article to learn more.
The United States is in the midst of a unique cultural moment. A post-pandemic economy, a fractured political climate, a newly aggressive regulatory state, a deeply conservative U.S. Supreme Court and the relentless advance of technology have profoundly impacted our workplaces. This article looks at some of the class and collective actions at this historic juncture.
Canadian trademark laws and rules do bear many similarities to those in the US. However, for international brand owners looking to file, prosecute, and enforce trademarks in Canada, it is critical to keep in mind some important features unique to the Canadian system, which are outlined in this resource.
Legal Operations is a multi-disciplinary field, requiring aptitude in finance, technology, vendor management, workforce strategy, data analysis, communications, and so much more. Professionals can develop substantive acumen in any of these areas sufficient to allow them to determine “what” the focus of the corporate legal department. However, the culture of the “how” we execute is rarely discussed with the same type of rigor and it requires just as much planning and care to deliver the desired business outcomes.
There is a growing focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in today’s boardrooms. As companies grapple with developing ESG programs, legal operations have an important role. From preparing ESG disclosures and managing risks to collecting, validating, and reporting data, firms can leverage core legal operations functions to build an ESG program that drives improvement over time.
In today’s globalized society, it is increasingly common for businesses to litigate disputes across international borders. This raises the potential hurdle of a judgment issuing in one jurisdiction, while the assets of the debtor are located in another jurisdiction. Canada is generally considered a cooperative jurisdiction in which to enforce a judgment. This article explains how to enforce foreign judgments against assets in Canada.
Canada is an attractive market for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Most Canadian consumers have some form of drug coverage through government programs and/or private insurance. Below are ten patent and regulatory topics that in-house counsel need to know before bringing an innovative product to Canada.
Editor's note: This article was updated to reflect recent developments; the original version of this article was published on December 16, 2020.
This list has 10 considerations for employers to keep in mind from the perspectives of employment law, employee safety and health, and labor-management relations when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccines.
The recently published report from the survey conducted by Polish law firm Wierciński, Kwieciński, Baehr Sp.k. (WKB) in cooperation with the Polish Association of General Counsel (the “Report”) provides useful insight into key compliance trends in Poland. In this Quick Overview, learn more about how compliance programs are viewed and internalized in Poland.
Calling a performance bond involves a delicate balance of factors. Such evaluation is not simplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Quick Overview, please assess key issues regarding bonds in this context.
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