Rapid advancements in technology and globalization have led to an unprecedented rise in data collection. While this information provides a unique insight into global human behavior, it can also promote unethical business practices that violate international privacy standards. As we enter into a new era of data analytics, in-house counsel must strike an important balance between driving revenue and ensuring the continued integrity of company practices under the law.
Letter from the ABA to the SEC advocating a modification to the Commission’s policy as outlined in the 2001 “Seaboard Report”1
State Attorneys General (AG) have emerged as the “new” regulators of note. Even if a business is compliant with federal regulations and inquiries by federal regulators, it still may face substantial exposure from investigations and litigation brought by state AGs. Yet, few companies address state AGs in their legal compliance and government relations programs. This article highlights the ever-expanding areas of law and commerce that AGs have targeted and provides tips on how to address AG-related litigation and policy initiatives in a company’s legal compliance and government relations programs.
The Anti-Corruption Law entered into force in Brazil last month. Under the new law, parent companies, subsidiaries, other affiliates and consortiums are jointly and severally liable for payment of fines and indemnification of damages resulting from unlawful acts. Read this article for further discussion of the main matters covered by the new law.
This article outlines the steps that should be taken after an employee is caught steeling from the company.
This is a sample RFP for IT services for a company committed to improvement of the environment through the integration of environmental performance considerations into the procurement process including planning, acquisition, use and disposal.
As an employer, when it comes to termination entitlements and claims, which jurisdiction in Asia is most favorable? This article provides an in-depth comparison of three countries: Singapore, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Indonesia. Generally, Singapore provides limited regulation of employment. By contrast, Indonesia heavily regulates employment contracts, while PRC sits somewhere in-between.
This survey addresses issues including staffing, departmental organization, hiring plans, cost accounting, expectations for the coming year, changes to the role of the CLO, managing outside counsel, and firm demographics. Additionally, the survey focused on the relationship of the CLOs and GCs with outside counsel through questions that explored alternative fee arrangements and challenges brought with the economic downturn.
The Justice Department reached an agreement with Travel Management Company, a private airplane charter company based in Elkhart, Indiana, resolving claims that the company engaged in citizenship status discrimination in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
This checklist presents key steps to consider regarding information security incidents.
As in-house counsel, adopting a variety of roles is part of the job description. In this column, the author discusses the different hats she has grown accustomed to wearing throughout her career.
A review of the law related to production-sharing contracts between the Brazilian government and private companies.
A couple of months before the organization of the FIFA World Cup, advertisements making reference to the event blossomed in the participating countries in an attempt to attract attention of football fans. There was an immediate and common reaction by national teams, the world cup organizer, the Argentine Football Association and its franchisee. They objected to such street advertising. Why? Read this article to learn more.
This is a sample form for labor agreements in Mexico.
This article details how international arbitration proceedings are governed in Switzerland.
This is a sample master software license agreement.
This article looks at Phantom Share Plans (a “PSP”) which allows an employee to share in the company’s future growth without the principals giving up ownership in the company.
I am happy to report that there have been some exciting developments recently in the advocacy area. Last year, ACC conducted a survey of its membership documenting corporate clients’ experience with privilege erosion, which indicated that this was growing into a major problem. The US Sentencing Commission (USSC), concerned by these initial results, asked ACC to delve deeper into the issue. So in January, ACC conducted a second survey that confirmed a widespread “culture of waiver” within government prosecutorial and enforcement contexts.
Often overlooked are the impacts wildfires can have on oil and gas operations. The potential for wildfires to cause severe damage underscores the need for stringent fire safety protocols.
This articles provides steps oil and gas operators can take in preparation for and prevention of a wildfire.
Although it might not be the document most commonly on the minds of nonprofit directors, officers or staff, bylaws form the backbone of governance for nonprofit organizations; they are a very important document. This article covers some of the most important things to remember when drafting bylaws.
How and when employers respond to employee political speech requires careful legal and practical considerations.
This article discusses the challenges and potential exposure private sector employers face when regulating or responding to employee political speech and content affecting the workplace.
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