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This is a sample master services agreement.

This case deals with the issue of employer email policies. Additionally, the case states that employees cannot expect that their communications won't be monitored. This essentially negates the ability of the employee to argue that the privilege should apply to emails that were sent between him and his own personal lawyer.

A brief addressing whether the Superior Court erred as a matter of law in holding that the attorney-client privilege did not apply to a confidential memorandum written by Petitioners' in-house senior counsel to its senior executives and attorneys which related to pending and future litigation and reflects confidential information previously shared by the client with the attorney, as well as the attorney's legal advice.

This case law is an order granting in part and denying in part Plaintiffs' motion for spoliation and discovery abuse sanctions.

This is a sample amended and restated employment agreement between the company and its executive related to the state of Florida.

This decision by the High Court of Australia highlights the importance of carefully drafting reasonable endeavours clauses. Where it is commercially acceptable, it would be prudent for an obligee to seek to include express, specific and objective boundaries on the obligor's conduct.

From lessons learned to the changing corporate climate, Ryan offers his thoughts on why you want that coveted general counsel position, how to get it, and how to stay happy while you're there. If you're still working for a law firm or simply new to in-house, Ryan just may offer you the perspective you need to move in-house and up the ladder.

This article describes the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, 45 CFR §§ 164.400-414, which requires HIPAA covered entities and their business associates to provide notification following a breach of unsecured protected health information.

How many employees have you had off work sick in the last year? Do you struggle to manage these absences? Would more detailed medical information about each employee's condition help you? Two recent cases provide useful guidance for employers in obtaining, and using employee medical reports.

While international arbitration has become the preferred means of resolving international commercial disputes throughout the world, complaints about delays and costs have become common. Various arbitral institutions have responded to this by offering an option to conduct arbitrations on an expedited or "fast-track" basis.However, while expedited procedures have been taken up with enthusiasm, they are not suitable for every type of dispute, as Ben Giaretta and Michael Weatherley explain.

A recent decision in Australian law suggests that management action will be viewed as a whole, and not with a focus on each step taken. This approach may indicate that the anti-bullying jurisdiction may provide even less relief for workers than previously thought. Read more to find out how this will impact anti-harassment protocol in your company.

This is a California form of Promissory Note drafted to be secured by a Deed of Trust.

This session will raise common ethical issues faced by in-house counsel and discuss best practices for handling those issues, while helping you comply with MRCP 1.13 regarding organization as client.

This overview discusses Hong Kong’s less regulated employment laws compared to China and other jurisdictions.

This is a sample non-compete agreement where the individual as sole shareholder of the company, will execute an agreement for the purchase and sale of assets whereby the company will sell substantially all of its assets to the buyer.

This is a sample mutual non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement between companies based in Delaware and England.

These are additional materials and resources regarding professional responsibility issues faced by in-house counsel.

This is a sample promissory note for value received where the borrower is a Virginia based corporation.

The SEC provides much-needed guidance on the new pay versus performance disclosure requirements that will be applicable to the current proxy season.­­ In this resource, Latham & Watkins summarizes the guidance that will likely be applicable to most companies

This is a sample non-compete agreement between a company and its officer.

This is a sample amended promissory note where the borrower is an Indiana based corporation.

Andrea Jung discusses her rise to the top and challenges women CEOs face.

This brief overview cannot replace individual tax and legal advice and may not be construed as such. Please keep in mind that RETT rates may change at any time and should be reviewed on a regular basis.

This article discusses key developments in the regulation of business function outsourcing and labor dispatch in five Asian countries: China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) goes beyond being compliant and ethical in today's business world. While more and more companies may just be realizing the value of CSR, The Timberland Company has been involved in this area for some time. This article describes their commitment to CSR.

With participation in sports fantasy leagues at more than 30 million people in the United States and Canada alone, the increasing impact on our society is undeniable. The question for ACC members, however, is what impact are these fantasy leagues having on the corporate world? Given that employees frequently manage and update their accounts during working hours, should employers and senior management be concerned? Are there viable concerns that intra-office gambling rings are thriving on company-issued hardware and software? How do we handle the various intellectual property issues? Dive into the legal landscape that surrounds these high-paced, high-stakes leagues to garner practical tips and safeguards to keep your company out of the penalty box.

In this article, the issues of living and working in the EU are discussed, along with the permits required by entrepreneurs and their employees to stay and work in the EU.

In Japan, the “Feed-in Tariff (FIT) System for Renewable Energy” was introduced in 2012. The “Feed-in Tariff (FIT) System for Renewable Energy” (the “System”) is a system in which the Japanese government gives its assurance that electric power made by renewable energy will be purchased at a certain rate by an electric power company at the located site. Recently, the number of domestic and overseas business operators has increased significantly. This article details the legal procedures needed for entry into the electric power business under the System.

A final order determining the revocation of a Conditional Leniency Agreement to have been fundamentally unfair.

This is a sample master professional services agreement.