This is a sample electricity supply contract (retail supplier form).
The Court ruled the Department of Justice and the USAO deliberately or callously prevented defendants from obtaining funds for their defense that they lawfully would have had absent the government's interference. This opinion includes a discussion of the Thompson Memorandum, and holds the Thompson Memorandum and the USAO's actions caused KPMG to limit and then cut off payment of fees for defense.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the various factors that companies should consider when establishing a business in Uruguay.
In this Quick Overview, the basic elements of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are explained as well as practical steps that can be taken to comply with this new regulation.
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses the licensing requirements needed by in-house counsel in the United States desiring to practice law in US states beyond the state in which the corporate office is headquartered. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Compliance and Ethics and the New to In-House ACC Networks.
A sample chart of company compliance with corporate governance reforms. Topics include corporate governance, audit, accounting, and internal controls, and executive compensation. Includes the subject, a brief description of the section, company's current practice, and recommendation.
George Ditta is general counsel and director of human resources at Emeril’s Homebase, the corporate holding company for the 10 restaurants owned and operated by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse and his nearly 1,000 employees. Ditta’s office is right down the hall from the test kitchen, where one of his major work benefits is getting to taste these culinary delights at the moment of their creation.
The business landscape is experiencing an unprecedented period of globalization. Domestic enterprises now outsource internationally on a large scale and establish partnerships in far-flung locations where business terms may be advantageous. These companies must deal with unfamiliar laws and operational standards. In tandem with this push to globalization, employers find their business operations and ethics scrutinized more closely both domestically and abroad.
A presentation on outsourcing your company's technology operations.
Provides an overview of legal aspects of homeland security including corporate viability and business continuity, cybersecurity, the SAFETY Act, the Department of Homeland Security and information sharing and the Freedom of Information Act.
This is a sample company employee handbook.
While definitions may vary, the term is generally employed as a catch-all phrase for workers employed through non-traditional, intentionally impermanent work arrangements, such as independent contractors, leased employees, consultants, on-call workers, part-time workers, and temporary employees.
More and more companies in the retail sector have been seeking trade dress protection for store design. Earlier this year, the United States Patent Trademark Office granted Apple federal trademark registration for the trade dress of its Apple Store interior. Trade dress, particularly for retail store design, can be an overlooked segment of an otherwise strong trademark portfolio. Read this article to learn more.
The United States is in the midst of a unique cultural moment. A post-pandemic economy, a fractured political climate, a newly aggressive regulatory state, a deeply conservative U.S. Supreme Court and the relentless advance of technology have profoundly impacted our workplaces. This article looks at some of the class and collective actions at this historic juncture.
Canadian trademark laws and rules do bear many similarities to those in the US. However, for international brand owners looking to file, prosecute, and enforce trademarks in Canada, it is critical to keep in mind some important features unique to the Canadian system, which are outlined in this resource.
Legal Operations is a multi-disciplinary field, requiring aptitude in finance, technology, vendor management, workforce strategy, data analysis, communications, and so much more. Professionals can develop substantive acumen in any of these areas sufficient to allow them to determine “what” the focus of the corporate legal department. However, the culture of the “how” we execute is rarely discussed with the same type of rigor and it requires just as much planning and care to deliver the desired business outcomes.
There is a growing focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in today’s boardrooms. As companies grapple with developing ESG programs, legal operations have an important role. From preparing ESG disclosures and managing risks to collecting, validating, and reporting data, firms can leverage core legal operations functions to build an ESG program that drives improvement over time.
In today’s globalized society, it is increasingly common for businesses to litigate disputes across international borders. This raises the potential hurdle of a judgment issuing in one jurisdiction, while the assets of the debtor are located in another jurisdiction. Canada is generally considered a cooperative jurisdiction in which to enforce a judgment. This article explains how to enforce foreign judgments against assets in Canada.
This list has 10 considerations for employers to keep in mind from the perspectives of employment law, employee safety and health, and labor-management relations when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccines.
The recently published report from the survey conducted by Polish law firm Wierciński, Kwieciński, Baehr Sp.k. (WKB) in cooperation with the Polish Association of General Counsel (the “Report”) provides useful insight into key compliance trends in Poland. In this Quick Overview, learn more about how compliance programs are viewed and internalized in Poland.
Calling a performance bond involves a delicate balance of factors. Such evaluation is not simplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Quick Overview, please assess key issues regarding bonds in this context.
Of all the key areas in which law department leaders self-graded their overall maturity and development in the recent ACC Benchmarking report, Innovation Management ranked last. How can law departments create a culture of innovation and creativity, let it thrive, and keep that culture alive? Chief legal officers (“CLO”) set the tone for their teams through how leadership approaches, how they hire, retain and promote, and, finally, the behaviors they incentivize. Explore key takeaways below from ACC’s virtual CLO roundtable on 23 July 2020.
In this Top Ten, find tips to unleash leadership potential and transform yourself and others into an inspirational legal leader.
The way to get the most out of your team members is to develop each person into a leader. In this member written Top 10, learn how to connect with your colleagues and build a team of leaders.
Today, an organization needs far more than legal advice from its legal function. In this article, learn what business leaders really want and need from their General Counsel/Chief Legal Officers and their teams.
A company’s culture can cause problems if employees perceive the company as not being concerned about their needs. Corporate culture must be examined to see if it reflects the company’s values and helps employees succeed at their jobs.
This resource is an overview on managing document production in Swiss State court proceedings.
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