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This article is related to employers in Hong Kong who are subject to different kinds of obligation under various employment related legislations.

The following article outlines some key changes that may be of note when selecting arbitral rules and preparing for arbitrations under the 2021 Rules.

This Standard Document and the integrated drafting notes are for guidance in the preparation of a patent and know-how license agreement from the perspective of the licensor.

This article developed by Beveridge & Diamond PC provides a summary on how to prepare for unexpected environmental crisis by better developing a crisis management system and maintaining effective management during a crisis.

The author discusses the film “Remember the Titans” as an example of varying leadership styles. Of particular interest is the difference between coercive authority and legitimate authority. The author makes a case for which leadership style is most effective.

There is one ACC resource that may not immediately come to mind when you think about career development, and that’s the ACC Annual Meeting. Just how can a meeting help your career, you wonder? Let me count the ways...

An Alternative Way to Have a Presence in Turkey – Liaison Offices

This is a California short form Deed of Trust to be recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

On November 8, 2016, Fannie Mae Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Brian P. Brooks found himself arguing before the Supreme Court in Lightfoot v. Cendant Mortgage Corp.

In this session, a panel will provide an overview of the major recent cases and trends in patent, copyright, trade secret and trademark law with particular emphasis on how they affect in-house practice.

In this brief article, employers in the United States that are grappling with "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) issues can find helpful tips and advice to resolve any problems.

This article includes the ten best practices and tips for evaluating an LPO provider.

Checklist for filing out an SEC Form 10-K. Includes timeline of information to collect and filings.

In an effort to bridge the gap between traditional law firm structures and the needs of the newest generation of attorneys, MCCA recently conducted a survey of young attorneys. Here, the results of the survey, including thoughts and insights about the practice of law as seen by this generation of lawyers.

This sample outlines the guidelines to use when corporate blogging.

The author reflects on an ancient Chinese folktale, and how our perception of luck and success shapes our careers.

The right to be forgotten, Weltimmo, Safe Harbor, the General Data Protection Regulation. These are just some of the landmark privacy developments that came out of the EU in the past year. These rulings fundamentally affect the way businesses collect and use individuals' personal data, not just in the EU but worldwide. In this session, leading privacy experts will discuss how European privacy regulation has evolved and the key actions businesses need to take now to ensure they stay on the right side of the law and avoid attracting the huge fines that Europe will soon introduce. A must-see session for anyone grappling with EU data protection rules!

This article addresses concerns about increased length and cost in international arbitration and how participants can take advantage of international arbitration's flexibility.

Read Laura Stein's first Chair's Message in ACC Docket on mentoring, grooming, and fostering good relationships in your in-house legal department.

This article discusses protecting you and your business in Puerto Rico when sales taxes are owed.

ACC is actively listening to the thoughts and concerns of the membership. What is in-house counsel dealing with this year? Read Richard White's perspective on how ACC can help you do your job better.

Legal entities in Mexico can be subject to the variable capital stock regime. This article is an overview of the corporate legal requirements to consider.

Columnist Karen M. Redford offers advice and discusses techniques for improving client service.

Some of her most effective strategies and techniques for improving the quality of client services.

Karen Wiwchar, the vice president of legal at H&R Block Canada, Inc., and the first president of ACC’s Alberta Chapter, is a lifelong resident of Calgary who wants to see her hometown shine. Besides a few years spent in neighboring Saskatchewan, where she earned her LLB (Canada’s equivalent to the JD) from the University of Saskatchewan, Wiwchar has been a fixture in “The Stampede City.”

In this increasingly connected world, an international cyberattack is no longer a possibility but an inevitability. The difference between success and catastrophe in defending against international cyberattacks comes down to not just preventing them, but responding quickly and appropriately when one does occur. In-house counsel must be prepared to work with internal clients to anticipate potential consequences of an international cyberattack, mitigate the risks of an attack, and implement an agreed strategy that effectively deals with the business and legal risks. This session will give in-house counsel the tools to have constructive conversations with their company's business leaders and technical teams to ensure that their program for dealing with international cyberattacks fits the needs of the company and the customers it serves and addresses the company's legal obligations relating to the attack.