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Counterparty risk is an inevitable component of any financial transaction. Organizations faced with a financially distressed debtor are wise to have defenses in place before issues arise. With proper protection in place, those organizations also have the opportunity to capitalize on the distress of the debtor. Arm yourself with the weapons that your organization will need to protect itself when dealing with an insolvent or bankrupt corporate group, as well as deal protection measures to consider when managing distressed merger and acquisition transactions in an international context.

Internal kick-off meeting agenda template for new eDiscovery case.

Not everybody can be the CEO and be eligible for honors. How can the rest of us, specifically in-house counsel, ensure that our contributions can live on after we leave our companies?

Discusses three fundamental ethical theories that have been developed over the ages: the golden rule, categorical imperative, and utilitarianism.

This is the second of two columns lightheartedly assessing technologies, measurement tools, and outside counsel management techniques specifically for the people in legal departments.

A letter from the Washington Metropolitan Association of Corporate Counsel (WMACCA) to the Virginia State Bar regarding the unauthorized practice of law. The WMACCA advocates for a carve-out allowing in-house counsel to provide legal counsel on law in other jurisdictions without violating professional responsibility rules.

This is a state by state medical testing background checklist.

Letter from outside counsel to several companies setting the terms for a shared counsel arrangement. The shared counsel arrangement was adopted because the companies faced a conflict of interest.

Cryptocurrency has quickly gone from a fad to being the subject of consideration as a central bank digital currency by many governments. This resource examines the legal considerations for cryptocurrency transactions and creating NFTs.

This article covers why building a diverse and inclusive legal team is essential to obtaining superior results.

Learn practical suggestions for making smart hires for your legal department.

In-house lawyers are always searching for opportunities to streamline a process. Often, a streamlined process equates to efficiencies within the legal department and higher productivity of the in-house lawyers and paralegals. Read this article to find out more.

This is a sample form for self certification of the EU-US privacy shield

Mexico has many trusts that were created for foreigners to acquire and own real estate in the restricted zone (a strip of 50 kilometers – approximately 31 miles – along the coast, or 100 kilometers – approximately 62 miles – from the border). This article explains the process through which a foreigner names the person or persons who will replace him or her as trust beneficiary in the event of death.

This quick reference provides you with a general overview of some of the nuances in the employment and labor law realm as it pertains to Belgium. The document delves into the legal framework and then touches on core areas (employment contracts, working conditions, etc.) that you need to be mindful of.

The affect of U.S. border security and immigration law on international trade.

A conversion of a legal entity into another legal form may offer advantages, such as more opportunities for raising capital or expansion or more opportunities for commercial operations.

This resource contains 51 key questions to ask when polling your clients about their satisfaction with outside counsel.

The purpose of the probationary period is for the employer and employee to get to know each other better before being bound to each other. During the probationary period, both the employer and the employee can terminate the employment contract.

Helpful tips to consider before you begin negotiations.

This article discusses warranties and indemnities in acquisition agreements in the Netherlands.

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

Brief guidance on registering a copyright under Mexican intellectual property law.

This article addresses whether a court should require a company to establish a supervisory board so that the general meeting of shareholders will lose part of its powers.

This article points out that in all rent regimes (retail space, business accommodation space and housing accommodation) changes in rent are possible with the cooperation of the counterparty or through a procedure before an independent body in the Netherlands.

Corporate art collections, private individuals and museums lend art to one another. This brief article discusses the
benefits and risks involved in lending art.