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Amendments to the Canadian Patent Act and enactment of the Certificate of Supplementary Protection Regulations flowing from the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement introduced a new framework in Canada for the issuance of Certificates of Supplementary Protection (CSPs).

This chart compare key aspects of the two regimes, Canada's and the EU's.

This article provides a brief overview of the case Airport Authority v Persons Unlawfully and Willfully Obstructing or Interfering with the Proper Use of the Hong Kong International Airport [2020] HKCFI 2743. This case is noteworthy because the Judge employed new technologies in order to effect substitute service during the proceedings, making room for the use of other technologies in civil litigation in the future.

The Movers & Shakers in ACC

The Movers & Shakers in the In-house community

Legal Technology Survey Summary Results Excel

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When a significant data breach happens, first responders face significant challenges under extreme pressure. This panel will provide an overview of the current environment in which data breaches are addressed in litigation and regulatory investigations. The panelists will walk you through what happens behind the scenes when a potential breach is identified, investigated and notified and the ensuing regulatory investigations and class action litigation proceedings. Having provided a real-world perspective, the panel will then discuss effective ways to prepare now, so that your company is ready to handle a breach situation well. Panelists will provide concrete examples of measures taken in advance of a breach that make a difference when it happens, including evaluating exposures, reserving and insurance to protect the bottom line; managing vendors and coordinating with others when sensitive data is shared and effective ways to keep your board informed about cybersecurity.

This article identifies the key findings of AlixPartners and Dentons recent survey of general counsel and other executives at multinational companies with business objectives in Africa.

The Movers and Shakers in November 2007

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The following agreement is applicable for a small company doing business with a larger company.

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See who's moving up in the world of in-house law.

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This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the ACC Employment & Labor Law discussion forum, addresses whether a monetary docking policy to discourage lateness can be implemented under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses whether a holding company should enter into one or multiple Master Service Agreements ("MSAs") with its subsidiaries and suppliers, as well as best practices for mitigating potential liability. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Corporate and Securities Law ACC Network.*

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the ACC Corporate & Securities Forum, addresses whether a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) should allow a vendor to retain a copy of confidential documents tied to party agreements for record-keeping purposes.

This Leading Practices Profile, an update to ACC’s 2011 Crisis Management and the Role of In-House Lawyers: Company Leading Practices, features the leading business continuity and crisis management plans of four entities that share plan aspects, including core components, operational strategies, and lessons learned. The Profile also addresses the law departments’ role in prevention planning, training, risk assessment, crisis management, and continuity planning.

This overview providing ideas and best practices to consider when looking at Legal Process Outsourcing includes tips, comparisons, additional resources, a listing of providers, and a selection checklist.

A presentation on incorporating sound science in environmental policy and rulemaking.

This is an article describing employment based immigrant visas which are divided into five preference categories.

Learn practical tips to improve your negotiation skills as in-house counsel. This resource is based on informative insights shared by in-house counsel.

Published by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), a legal association connecting more than 40,000 in-house lawyers employed by more than 10,000 organizations across 85 countries, the ACC Law Department Management Report is a global study of corporate law departments and their operations. In an effort to re-connect the cost and value of legal services, ACC surveyed nearly 300 chief legal officers (CLOs), general counsel (GC), and legal operations professionals on specific aspects of law department budget, spend, and management practices. The report also includes insight from interviews with GC and CLOs of Global 1000 and Fortune 500 law departments.

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 discusses cyber-risk, the threat that data breaches can hold and what Directors should do to protect their companies in the United States. This is resource is part of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Handbook Series.

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.

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.