It has become a recent trend for law enforcement agencies to apply to the courts for an order to compel a communication device or software manufacturer to create solutions for the decryption of encrypted communications. This article considers the legal position for law enforcement agencies in Hong Kong availing of the courts in order to acquire decrypted communications.
This article is related to employers in Hong Kong who are subject to different kinds of obligation under various employment related legislations.
The article covers familiar territory such as the enforcement benefits of arbitration, the neutrality it offers, the fact that it is more confidential than litigation and the finality of arbitration. It should be of particular interest to anyone new to arbitration and dispute resolution in general.
This article represents a hypothetical situation in a company that may not take compliance very seriously.
This article addresses key issues for in-house legal regarding compliance with SRA requirements.
As organizations increasingly consider moving data to the cloud, they seek to protect the security, privacy and privilege of this data while managing related risks. This session will include interactive exercises and a simulated negotiation to examine the requirements of corporate, governmental and international data owners for the management and protection of data hosted in the cloud. The panel will offer strategies for negotiating cloud contracts from both provider and customer perspectives.
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.
The most effective way to avoid costly violations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is to implement an effective anti-corruption compliance program.
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.
The current wave of disruption presents in-house counsel with the opportunity to be the disruptor – but also to be disrupted. In this article, learn how in-house counsel can adjust and expand the business with new ideas and practices while also being a trusted advisor and business partner.
ACC’s 2012 Annual Meeting in Orlando hosted a panel called “Doing Business in India.” During this session, panelists talked about India as an increasingly favorable investment environment. They spoke of making one’s company a cultural fit for India, and gave advice on negotiating with Indian counterparts. Panelist Alison Lazerwitz of Daniel Swarovski Corporation elaborated on these points in a follow-up interview with ACC Docket. From this article, you will glean the collective insight of diverse practitioners who have extensive experience doing deals in India.
James Nortz discusses the pros and cons of pledging "The MBA Oath."
This article discusses the potential impacts of two proposals by the European Commission - a Council Directive on Business in Europe - Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT) and a Council Directive on transfer pricing.
If adopted by the European Council (the Council), the new Directives will significantly impact the taxation of businesses within the EU.
This policy describes how the use of Devices for work purposes is subject to the Company’s approval and its rules and conditions concerning the use and maintenance of such devices.
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 multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in securitisation laws and regulations – including receivables contracts, receivables purchase agreements, asset sales, security issues, insolvency laws, special rules, regulatory issues, and taxation.
In this article, in-house counsel can learn about employer/employee rights, privacy and security issues in workplaces throughout Europe and the Middle East. This resource was published by Meritas in 2018.
This paper examines recent and developing fines and settlements resulting from the seven corporate sins of corruption and bribery, money-laundering, sanctions-breaking, conspiracy, tax evasion, sharp practice, and mistreatment of customers.
Shareholder activism focused on generating trading profits for the activist investor continues to occur on an unprecedented scale in the U.S. At its core, financial activism challenges the primacy of the corporate board, its role as the principal overseer of management, and its vision of the best interests of the company and its shareholders. The dynamics of the U.S. financial markets today allow management less time to deliver results, and impose higher expectations on the board in the performance of its duty of oversight. These dynamics—combined with favorable market conditions for M&A and capital raising and diminished trust in incumbent boards and management teams—have contributed to a multi-year boom for financial activists.
Federal Circuit Amicus Brief - Regents v. Affymetrix
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement history has been more aggressive in the last two years than at any other time in the agency's history. This program will provide specific recommendations to in-house counsel in advising their companies on OSHA compliance. The number of "significant" (i.e., "really big penalty") OSHA citations has increased by 30 percent, and the average penalty for "serious violations" has more than doubled from the 2010 levels. Our panel will provide guidance on the critical elements of an effective safety and health compliance program, and how the application of these elements can reduce legal exposure and improve employee safety. The use of safety metrics, incentive programs, audits, key compliance programs and OSHA's targeting programs will be fleshed out.
This is a sample temporary staffing services agreement.
Provides a short overview of some of the issues at the heart of taking charge of escalating law firm costs. Provides questions you should be asking and is a starting point to assist in controlling law firm costs. Includes additional resources and references.
This session will discuss how to handle uncomfortable situations that in-house counsel encounter during contract negotiations that raise ethical questions. The Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) are sometimes unclear and don't necessarily apply when it comes to everyday tasks of a commercial lawyer. This session will review the RPC and answer questions such as: How to deal with non-lawyers who say that they have the authority to negotiate without a lawyer present? What to do if the opposing party has not had legal advice, a contract is signed by an entity that does not exist, or the other side does not understand the implications of what it is agreeing to? Is there a duty to read a draft or redline a final copy to ensure no changes have been made? How to handle situations when a third-party attorney contacts your client without your involvement?
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