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In our annual review of the topics shaping governance today, we consider the ideas that will trend in boardrooms across Canada for months and years ahead. The dominant theme in Davies Governance Insights 2012 is the ability of the shareholder to take control of the governance agenda. In the Power and Influence of Canadian Shareholders, we look at three very different situations in which shareholders succeeded in their demands for governance change. <br /><br />In Boards Seek Fairness for All Shareholders, we describe the TELUS response to empty voting and the trend among mining companies to adopt advance notice bylaws. Both reflect the efforts of boards to resist shareholder actions that do not benefit all shareholders. In Shareholder Democracy Movement Continues we consider the status of majority voting and say on pay and Focus on the Integrity of the Shareholder Vote Intensifies brings up to date developments in the very important, if complex, area of the proxy voting system in Canada. Challenges in Overseeing Operations in Emerging Markets sets out the most important challenges demanding the attention of boards and management teams of issuers with operations in emerging markets. We end our review with a catalogue of the most recent developments in governance standards under New Governance Guidelines, Criteria and Rankings.

This list includes key points to consider when preparing for and managing an OSHA inspection.

This is a sample working document on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to Binding Corporate Rules.

This is a sample model content license and linking agreement.

This article profiles Syeda Raza, who joined Host International, Inc., in August 2005, initially overseeing HR/ employment compliance, and, later, employment claims and international compliance. In this role she provided advice and counsel to all groups within HR including benefits, compensation, risk management, payroll, loss prevention and employee relations. In 2012, Syeda’s role expanded to include oversight of all litigation. In her current role as vice president and associate general counsel, litigation and international compliance, Syeda oversees and manages all aspects of litigation company-wide and also oversees the company’s FCPA compliance program worldwide.

In-house counsel managing litigation should understand the recent amendments and the logic behind the new amendments to the FRCP.

Proposal for Revising Department of Justice Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine Waiver Policy

This is a sample severance agreement setting out the terms of the benefits provided by the employer in exchange for claims relinquished by the departing employee.

The article provides a summary of seven United Kingdom bills that seeks to provide for new employment rights.

This is a sample computer use, wireless device and security policy.

Panama is a premier location. Whether traveling on commercial flights or by cruise ship, it is easily accessible to visitors from all over the world. A tax system that supports business start-ups and ship registrations makes the country especially attractive to foreign businesses.

In this Quick Overview in-house counsel, learn about what multinational companies are doing to integrate blockchain technology and processes into their business model and what in-house counsel should consider: how does this technology relate to their business and yours, what security measures should be reviewed and invested in, how these companies are utilizing cryptocurrency, what new business initiatives are created around blockchain technology and more.

This is an explanation for the creation of Processor Binding Corporate Rules.

This is a sample HIPAA policy.

A brief dealing with the question of the constitutionality of reciprocity provisions.

The first step in creating an effective ethics and compliance program is to evaluate and understand your organization and the specific risks faced by that organization. One size does not fit all; a compliance program should be industry and company specific. Conducting a risk assessment is essential to understanding a company’s compliance needs and priorities. This session will explore the roles, resources and fundamentals necessary to develop, implement and lead an effective risk management process. Panelists will also discuss outcomes and actions based upon the results of the risk assessment process.