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Fast-growth tech start-ups are the new “Wild West” of the corporate world. Not only did they survive the recent economic collapse, but many of them experienced record profits. These are exciting times for general counsel looking for a new legal leadership role. Learn what to expect and how to succeed, because these new frontiers aren’t for the weak of heart.
In the modern digital age, the possibility of a data breach is an imminent threat to a company’s cybersecurity. To combat this, in-house counsel must help inform and engage the board regarding the most effective data protection practices to mitigate risk. By preparing for the inevitability of a data breach, in-house counsel can work symbiotically with the board to make sure that their company is organized and well protected.
By tapping into useful advancements in data analytics, general counsel can determine powerful metrics that better protect corporate revenue. While many law departments see data analytics as a tool to control costs, they are also effective avenues to push productivity. Through the discussion of contract management, litigation, and intellectual property, this article urges general counsel to start thinking like a business unit and adapt new cutting-edge technological strategies.<br />
While the United States has been a pioneer in environmental protection laws since the Nixon era, one piece of legislation — known as the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) — has notoriously failed to serve its purpose. In an attempt to catch up to regulation advancements in the European Union, US state and federal governments have attempted to fill the gap created by TSCA by implementing more effective legislation.
Recent legislation has raised the bar on the criteria required to seal documents. Here’s what to expect.
Recent global regulatory changes have resulted in sanctions and litigation arising from violations of individuals’ data privacy rights due to mishandlings of data requests. Apart from the standard data privacy control of one’s organizational data, similar data privacy processes and considerations should be applied when responding to data requests.
Report addressing multi-jurisdictional practice issues such as reciprocal admission and pro hac vice rules.
The Purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the rights and obligations of the Parties with respect to the exchange, protection, and disclosure of Proprietary Information, as defined in paragraph 5 of this Agreement, which may be disclosed by one Party to the other in their meetings, discussions, and/or submittals concerning the Business Purpose.
The Covid-19 health crisis has affected the way businesses operate around the world. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about the impact to Australian and New Zealand foreign investments, commercial real estate and subsidies for employees. This resource was published by Meritas in April 2020.
Selected cases and materials related to attorneys' fees and costs.
This is a Department of Justice press release about a relevant case.
A guide to going public in the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture, including listing procedures, listing methods, and required documents.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in Russia to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
This resource reviews key provisions of the CFPOA, FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OECD, Brazil’s new law, provincial laws/regulations.
706 Million-dollar Misconceptions: Ten Employment Law Mistakes that Can Cost Your Company a Fortune. Employment-related lawsuits now constitute more than 25% of all civil lawsuits. Learn to be vigilant to ensure common problems and mistakes aren't occurring in your company.
This publication has been prepared to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in doing business in the Cayman Islands.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
This guide presents a global overview of the availability of protection from disclosure of communications between in-house counsel and the officers, directors or employees of the companies they serve.
This Consent Order is based on the agreement of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), and General Motors Company (“GM”) to resolve claims associated with NHTSA’s Timeliness Query TQ14-001.
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