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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!

Tired of the nasty punchlines from the latest lawyer jokes? Take the philosophical view and regain your profession’s lost honor and respect, one client at a time.

This article discusses the MiFID II regime for access by financial institutions located outside the EU to EU customers and markets.

This is an excerpt taken from the Code of Federal Regulations concerning religious discrimination.

This agreement arises out of an investigation by the Division of Enforcement ("Division") of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") into possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and books and records and internal controls provisions of the federal securities laws by Ralph Lauren Corporation ("Respondent") from approximately 2005 through 2009 ("Investigation").

Sample gift acceptance policy for a nonprofit organization.

This presentation will cover all aspects of practicing before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), including statistics on board decisions, recent trends and how to decide what cases to take to the board.

In Re Wheaton - ACC amicus

This article details steps to building successful minority programs in corporations.

This article addresses whether outside investigative counsel are subject to the up-the-ladder reporting requirements of Part 205 or whether they ultimately retain control over that decision.

Aggressive use of ADR can save a company endless hours of time and millions of dollars in expenses. Here's how Georgia-Pacific Corporation's revamped litigation tactics are paying off.

You have been the very picture of prudence. You run every important decision by your primo outside counsel so that, if anything goes wrong, you have a chip shot "advice of counsel" defense. Well, something has gone wrong. Your tax shelter goes awry. Your securities filings are attacked. Your internal investigation is challenged. Your interpretation of a contract is held in bad faith. Your lawyers send in the A-team litigators for your defense. So far, so good. But wait! The plaintiff has subpoenaed your trial lawyers' firm? What's this business about implied waiver?

Opposing counsel can sometimes forget to "scrub" an electronic document clean before sending it for others to view. However, stop and read this article before considering mining the metadata. Ethics rules protect even the forgetful.

This article provides an overview of California' Single-Use Packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) law. The law imposes prohibitions for certain single-use packaging and plastic single-use food service ware in California.

The law also imposes significant recycling and EPR requirements for “producers” of single-use packaging and food service items sold or otherwise distributed in California.

ACC Comment Letter

This document is a sample professional services agreement.

A contract contains a forum selection clause in State X. Plaintiff brings suit in State Y, requiring Defendant to incur unwarranted fees and expenses. Will Plaintiff be required to pay Defendant’s attorney’s fees for breach of this seemingly miscellaneous provision? The answer may vary based on state law and the language in the contract. In New York, despite strong enforcement of the American Rule, courts have awarded attorneys’ fees for breach of miscellaneous provisions. In California, however, fees for breach of a miscellaneous provision may be denied if the fee-requesting party does not ultimately prevail. You will draft miscellaneous contract provisions from various jurisdictions for your fantasy contract and earn points based on the strength of your draft clauses, incorporating suggestions from the panelists. Earn the most points to be crowned best fantasy contract drafter.

Based on responses from 1,800 in-house counsel in 53 countries, the 2017 ACC In-house Trends Report covers trending topics such as the inside-outside counsel relationship, career mobility, professional development, department resource allocation, cybersecurity, professional privilege, and more.

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.

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.