This article is a case law regarding attorney-client privilege.
Rather than mandating that board members become cybersecurity experts themselves, the well-established framework for public company governance demands that boards oversee effective processes to identify and mitigate cyber risks within a company.
A presentation on management succession, managing employee turnover, behavior management, office relationships, morale, workload management, and other subjects.
When would it be considered unethical for an attorney to enlist the aid of an undercover investigator? Learn what is and is not considered ethical conduct in this situation.
Discusses the Open Legal Standards Initiative (OPLSI) and its mission to set the standard for quality and efficient legal services by developing business process and metrics classification systems, conducting benchmarking surveys, and preparing industry events and publications on these topics.
This is a sample sales agreement for a hotel room block commitment.
A motion for leave to file an animus brief and an attached brief reviewing the development of Ohio law relating to the appointment of salaried attorneys to defend insured and whether that constitutes corporate unauthorized practice of law.
This article focuses on a selection of three issues which were addressed in the review, considering the rationales behind the relevant provisions and the effect of the proposed amendments.
This article deals with recommendations of India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs to suggest measures for monitoring the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility policies.
One topic activists are not bringing to the table is diversity, even though more boards than ever want a mix of women and men as well races and nationalities.
The 990. Charity Navigator. Lobbying or Federal Election Committee (FEC) reports. These and a host of other public disclosure documents put your organization's credibility on the line. Discover the key role in-house counsel play in ensuring transparency and accountability while supporting the best possible public presentation for their organizations.
This article discusses European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implications and compliance for Asia Pacific (APAC) region businesses.
This article discusses the highlights of reform to the Hong Kong patent system.
Brazil recently passed the Clean Companies Act into law, signaling the country’s new and aggressive approach to stamping out bribery and corruption. As they can now be held liable for violations, companies should now take the opportunity to either review or establish anti-bribery and corruption programs, to ensure compliance with the Act.
The author discusses the problem with using the law as your only guide in making ethical business decisions.
This article discusses how the Data Classification Standard (DCS) will specify security controls for identified activities that could potentially affect the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the documents or data.
This article looks at the types of software copyright claims commonly brought against financial institutions before the English Courts and the factual scenarios that give rise to them. It also provides practical tips on how to avoid and deal with such claims.
Hannah and Morton LLP found that using fewer associates enables the firm to add value to their clients in several ways, outlined in this Value Practice piece.
This article discusses three recent court decisions that have sparked controversy among the Canadian legal community. One case involves a Vancouver law firm and its associates, and another pits a burgeoning Quebec restaurant chain against one of its former franchisees.
This article focuses on the efforts of several outmoded judiciaries to modernize. Revisions include a review of Brazil’s judicial process as well as its consumer protection laws. Other countries, like Colombia and Mexico have also reviewed their consumer protection laws. For instance, in Colombia, all products offered for sale in Colombia much satisfy quality, suitability and safety criteria.
Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, are a set of pre-defined terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce for international trade. In this article, revisions from the newest edition are explained for the international in-house counsel.
This is a sample of data map population strategies.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of matters relating to practical issues concerning oil and gas and power including, the domestic oil and gas and electricity sectors, rights to oil and gas, electricity generation and renewable energy, oil and gas health and safety and the environment, and electricity transmission, distribution and supply in Iraq.
Litigation is inevitable for many businesses. For small- to medium-sized companies without a litigation department, the small legal team must strategize how to proceed with or without outside help or running into conflict of interest.
This InfoPAK provides an overview of the administrative process and the necessary steps the employer must take to properly respond to an agency charge of discrimination. A quick and thorough response is necessary when your organization is approached by an agency investigator. This InfoPAK contains helpful strategies to minimize the impact in such cases. Accordingly, this InfoPAK contains key procedures to implement for an internal investigation and formal response to a discrimination charge, potentially preventing future, unwarranted allegations.
This material provides an overview of the various factors that a foreign investor should consider when establishing a business in Nicaragua.
This article discusses passing off as a cause of action to claim against a trader who takes advantage of the existing reputation of another’s business (the claimant) by misrepresenting his goods and services as related to that of the claimant’s business.
This brief update discusses how the Brazilian court system instituted new regulations to protect Brazil's financial markets against global economic downturn.
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