Do the various companies in the United States stand together in terms of federal legislative and regulatory efforts to harness market forces in reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? The answer is not intuitive, primarily because of the enormous disparity in GHG emission inventories among companies. California utilities, for example, with one of the lowest CO2 inventories in the country, may find themselves on the short end if federal cap-and-trade policy allows tradable rights based on historic CO2 emissions — a starting point that would benefit utilities in coal-burning states. The panel will begin with a brief primer on cap-and-trade basics, and then launch into a debate on the key issues companies will have to work through as they help shape federal cap-and-trade policy for GHG emissions.
This QuickCounsel describes the process of employees profit sharing in Mexico ("PTU").
Guidance on Ontario's extra-provincial registration, the license needed to do business in Ontario if a company is incorporated outside the province.
This article deals with recent dubious marks versus the prohibition of scandalous trade marks under the Trade Marks Act.
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Looking for one important document can sometimes feel like sifting through a million granules of sand for one tiny diamond. For many organizations, the ever-increasing availability of information sometimes makes it difficult to find a specific item. One of the most underused assets in a legal organization is information for which there is no practical access. This article provides an overview of an approach to organize data that does not involve investing in costly document management systems.
The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have issued extensive new guidance to financial institutions about the use of third parties to perform functions for the institution or company, or to provide products or services to their customers. If your company has a relationship with third-party service providers, then this article is a must-read.
If your litigation management plan consists of 1. Call outside counsel, 2. wash hands. You can do better for your company. Find out how taking some simple steps today on document retention and destruction, and ensuring attorney-client privilege, will make your life in a small law department infinitely better when, not if, your company gets sued. Plus, tips on what to do (or not) once the suit has been filed.
In this article, Versata claimed that Infosys was using the DCM software not only to develop functions for Ameriprise, but also to develop a competitive product.
This briefing considers the areas of the judgment that are likely to invite challenge on appeal and the practical points to take from the judgment on the assumption that it is upheld.
This is a sample master services agreement between a sponsor company and a contractor company.
In an effort to gain accounts of how our members balance these roles, ACC Docket interviewed five in-house counsel who also serve in a compliance function at their companies at the 2011 Annual Meeting. Read what they had to say about department set-up, conflicts of interest and skillsets needed in each role.
Does the use of alternative dispute resolution equal good business? According to research by American Arbitration Association, it just might. Companies that are "dispute-wise" also sport legal departments whose lawyers feel less stretched, and have larger budgets. Is there a correlation between committing to ADR and having a less stressful professional life?
This article discusses how President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence impacts employers.
This is a sample promissory note where the borrower is a Colorado based limited liability company.
A comprehensive management systems approach for security, preparedness, response, mitigation, business/operational continuity, and recovery for disruptive incidents resulting in an emergency, crisis, or disaster.
This practical guide provides an overview of common wage and hour issues under US law, including the 2016 changes to the overtime regulations that will dramatically expand the group of employees who subject to overtime requirements under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
In this multi-jurisdictional article, in-house counsel will learn the laws and regulations of product safety and liability for regions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Meritas produced this resource in 2018.
China has seen dramatic economic growth and accompanying legal reforms in recent years, and many companies are now seeking patent protection for their products and technologies in the country. This article provides a basic comparative overview of patent litigation in the United States and China, highlighting their most significant differences.
Though the advent of technology assisted review is a blessing to many time-pressed attorneys, some remain hesitant to accept automated methods of reviewing documents.
This brief resource outlines some of the most common errors made in filing construction liens in Florida.
This is a sample guarantee agreement between a company as guarantor and a bank as guarantee trustee.
This memorandum analyzes key trends regarding diversity in corporations' boards of directors.
This is a sample guarantee agreement by and between a company as guarantor and a bank as guarantee trustee.
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