Much like in Shakespearean plays, a government-driven investigation into company compliance can end as either a comedy or as a tragedy. To ensure the former, in-house counsel should work collaboratively with outside counsel to plan, establish, and execute an effective response plan. In doing so, the company can guarantee a positive relationship with federal regulators and avoid meeting a tragic Shakespearean demise.
The role of in-house counsel in India is evolving rapidly, and the influence of legal over other departments is also growing. Indian corporate counsel must prepare themselves for compliance in multiple jurisdictions and be aware of the legal and ethical environs of the countries in which they are doing business.
Creating and implementing a compliance program can seem like a looming prospect for any small legal department. However, don’t get intimidated by the process. By following the “10 Hallmarks for a Successful Compliance Program,” in-house counsel can implement a system that effectively safeguards against compliance risk, without breaking the budget in the process.
Contract boilerplate - choice-of-law, forum selection, integration, severability and survival clauses - are standard and necessary provisions in employment agreements. These clauses are so common that they're often recycled from one agreement to the next - sometimes with just a few keyboard clicks. But beware: Dangers may be lurking in these commonly used provisions.
This is a sample master services agreement between a company and supplier.
Net zero and ESG commitments are on the rise as they are key for companies who wish to credibly display their sustainability ambitions. By doing so, companies come under the scrutiny of regulators, NGOs and citizens and greenwashing concerns are easily raised. In this session, we will talk about the impact of sustainability commitments from a disclosure and reporting standpoint but also how you, as an in-house counsel can act to drive net zero commitments.
This panel features the following speakers:
Tony Zelle General Counsel Earth Law Center (Bio) |
Anca Plovie Lead ESG Counsel Global, Nokia (Bio) |
Munir Hassan Partner, Head of Energy & Climate Change CMS UK (Bio) |
Generously brought to you by ACC Europe
This program originally aired on 27 April 2023. Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Come experience a virtual fireside chat between Caroline Cox, Chief Legal, Governance & External Affairs Officer, BHP, and Prabir Chakrabarty, the Association of Corporate Counsel's Director of Corporate and CLO Engagement.
Get inspired and learn firsthand the journey of a CLO who leads a team of more than 450 professionals across Europe, North and South America, Australia and Asia and oversees BHP's Legal, Governance, Ethics and Compliance, Sustainability and Public Policy, Audit, Social Value, and Corporate Affairs Functions.
Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Join us for honest sharing of stories of three special ACCNJ members and their retirement plan successes and difficulties in our open discussion around topics pertaining to retirement. It is never too early to start planning, even if in thought! ACCNJ wants its retired members to stay engaged and wants to help you plant the seed to grow at any stage in your career.
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This program originally aired on September 26, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
After a six-year journey, India's digital personal data protection law has arrived. Corporate houses need to brace themselves to adapt to this brand new regime which seeks to balance individual privacy, with the growing data-driven needs of a digital business world. This session with Khaitan & Co will decode and discuss the various facets and the practical implications of the new regulation and shed light on some critical deviations from the GDPR standards.
Generously sponsored by Khaitan & Co.
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