A review of Brazilian data protection law in the context of the insurance industry.
This issue includes articles about the European Patent Convention, patenting software in the UK, and Belgium intellectual property rights.
A brief addressing a fundamental question related to the operation of the attorney-client privilege in the corporate context.
2022 might shape up to be a challenging year in terms of privacy and data protections. In this resource, in-house counsel can gain perspective on the coming year by taking these hot topics into consideration.
This is a sample document retention schedule.
Recently, the European Commission adopted decisions against the cartels in Euro and Yen interest rate derivatives, imposing fines to banks and financial institutions. These fines are the highest imposed by the Commission in cartel cases to the present day. These decisions illustrate the intense and added scrutiny to which the financial sector has been subjected by competition authorities in the EU and elsewhere.
Measuring and tracking return on investment (ROI) can be a constant priority for law departments. However, the tools used to measure ROI can vary depending on your law department's size. This article highlights the tools small law departments can use to demonstrate value.
This article contains horoscopes for the people in legal departments.
This short article addresses how a growing number of shareholder activist campaigns in the United States are being backed—often secretly—by long-term investors, which may be signaling a sea change in investor attitudes.
Discusses how a cultural inventory can help identify opportunities to improve working relationships, internally and with key providers.
Bob Feldman explores which boilerplate clauses are worth keeping in contracts.
There is a good reason to consider a lawyer as CEO, but it has nothing to do with litigation or regulation. Boards may be looking beyond an MBA because the real world presents them with a challenge that classic business training has yet to fully comprehend: emotional uncertainty.
When a company is sued, the responsibility of the litigation process falls on in-house counsel. If the in-house attorney is inexperienced or feels uneasy with the litigation process they may turn to outside counsel. However, the in-house attorney is not only missing the opportunity to influence the course of the lawsuit but also ensure savings.
The purchaser of an isolated business division of a company under judicial recovery (the Brazilian Chapter 11 equivalent), provided that certain requisites are met, should not inherit any liability from the Seller.
This report summarizes the discussion at the ACC Europe GC Roundtable “Working with the board“ held at the ACC Europe Annual Conference in Munich on Monday 1 June. ACC’s GC Roundtables are designed to provide a forum for GC’s to share their experience, knowledge and challenges they face in an informal environment.
Provides thoughts and advice on how to bridge the divide between your legal department and the rest of the corporation.
Security breaches are a major threat for in-house counsel. Here's why a strong password and Two Factor Authentication (TFA) can protect your company.
Kenneth Cutshaw underscores the importance of LPO in this must-read article.
Occupational misconduct can occur for a variety of reasons, and while only speculation can deliver root causes, one such cause is often overlooked: denial. In this column, James A. Nortz examines the case of David Myers, former Worldcom controller, to display how denial can also be a root cause.
The author recalls a time when he visited his physician on an especially busy day. Despite the number of other patients his doctor saw, his demeanor and questions made him feel that his case was important. Can in-house lawyers apply the same amount of care and attention to their clients? Read on to find out the author’s take.
This column of "Contractual Cogitator" takes a look at the state of consequential damages.
Read this 2011 Communicator Award-winning column!
Bill Mordan discusses how lawyers can benefit from a lesson in anticipatory service.
Learn how the author handled saying goodbye to a dear colleague on the day of his promotion.
This quick reference provides you with a general overview of some of the nuances in the employment and labor law realm as it pertains to Belgium. The document delves into the legal framework and then touches on core areas (employment contracts, working conditions, etc.) that you need to be mindful of.
A company can maximize the value of its intellectual property by keeping current inventory and proper protection of its trademarks and copyrights. In addition, in order to strengthen partnerships and avoid legal sanctions, companies should keep a current inventory of third-party IP use. This article offers a step-by-step approach for companies looking to protect their IP assets.
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