At first, the move in-house may seem like a honeymoon for both the lawyer and the legal department. Of course, the glamour eventually wears off and reality sets in. Avoid the presumptions and know what it takes to become an invaluable asset to the company.
It’s a connection almost as sacred as any biological bond: the rapport between in-house counsel and clients with global business networks. In the face of litigation, internal documents could be called into evidence and upholding the international sanctity of attorney-client privilege can become knotty. Explore ways to make the law work for you anywhere in the world.
The amendments to the pretrial discovery rules of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, enacted after almost five years of work, are supposed to clarify how to handle electronically stored information. Even the drafters acknowledged that the old discovery rules were not clear. However, the new rules are likely to stimulate a new breed of complex discovery dispute.
This Canada's Anti-Spam Law (CASL) training course will help you understand the restrictions that Canada's anti-spam legislation places on sending commercial electronic messages.
This is a sample employment agreement for executives.
In this article you will find the top eight guidelines to litigate employment claims under Puerto Rico’s unique summary proceeding.
A sample agreement regarding the use of an employee's personal electronic device.
This article inclludes tips for employers when cutting down on their workforce.
Is negotiation a science or an art? In-house counsel are increasingly involved in deals requiring them to apply a structured approach to this skill. This interactive session will help participants evaluate strategic options when negotiating and will explain the techniques which can be used to increase the probability of success.
Mandatory Data Breach Notification - session held in Sydney 22 November 2016.
The relationship between regulatory and business lawyers can be contentious in the United States and other countries. The rapport between the two in Australia is generally more collaborative.
As in-house counsel, some of the most complex issues to manage relate to wage and hour. These issues may pose significant exposure to your organization so ignoring them or fixing them incorrectly can spell disaster. This article provides some guidance for in-house counsel seeking to evaluate wage and hour practices.
This interview with Therese Lee, global ethics & compliance counsel at Google, Inc., focuses on her travels, her anti-bribery checklist, and overall, how she manages her compliance program.
Dan Goldstein, chief legal and compliance officer at Pitney Bowes, discusses risk management.
As Director – Legal Services, Asia Pacific SYMANTEC, Michael Helmer must lead his team of attorneys on the corporate field. Learn what characteristics he believes allow his legal team to function successfully at a high level.
Under French law, the divestiture of an unprofitable business can create specific legal risks. For example, international companies should anticipate post-closing liabilities under bankruptcy proceedings and employee claims. Learn more about what to expect and how to navigate associated risks.
Learn about the profile and practice of fellow in-house counsel Isabel Waida, vice president and associate general counsel for Nuance Communications, a Burlington, Massachusetts-based software company that specializes in voice-recognition technology. It’s appropriate that a polyglot — she speaks six languages — landed at a corporation that is making it easier to communicate.
This document outlines the principal elements of XYZ’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
ACC's Comment to the ABA on their proposed in-house counsel registration rule.
Extracting value from intellectual property assets through IP monetization activities is a major objective for many organizations. This session will provide an in-depth discussion of issues to consider when assessing and valuing patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret assets for possible commercialization. The panel will review the IP monetization programs, transactions, and structures available and provide strategies for structuring and building successful deals based on asset attributes, desired outcomes, and governing legal principles (e.g. standing, enforcement, royalty structures, and reserved rights).The panel will also include guidance for engaging key stakeholders to establish an IP strategy that supports monetization activities worldwide.
This presentation highlights key results from ACC's 2024 Chief Legal Officers Survey and offers 12 reasons why CLOs need direct access to the CEO and the organization's board.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
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