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This article discusses how varied experiences can be a benefit, but, if not explained coherently in an interview, they may become a resume liability. You have to be able to tell a good story about how your experiences have shaped you to be a thoughtful, thorough, and ethical business advisor.

ACC Docket talks with Erich Drotleff on how his role in ACC's Health Law Committee has influenced his career.

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This article a addresses when an employee can be dismissed with immediate effect, how to effect the dismissal, and the consequences of an employee challenge.

This brief article presents tips for drafting exoneration or limitation of liability clauses in contracts.

This article discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Groff v. DeJoy which requires employers to show a higher degree of hardship to deny employee requests for religious accommodation.

In spite of the various immediate hardships caused by the economic recession that we're facing today, columnist Ronald Pol evaluates the possible positive long term rewards that may be reaped as a result.

A review of Colombian Law regulating the protection of personal data. Includes a discussion of obligations arising under Law 1581 and Decree 1377, the steep potential sanctions for noncompliance, as well as recommendations for companies to ensure full compliance with the privacy law.

ACC Board Chair, Patricia R. Hatler, forecasts what in-house counsel can expect in the coming year as the economy rights itself.

This is a sample guarantee agreement made by a Delaware limited liability company.

A brief arguing that it is a normal, useful, and desirable practice for in-house counsel to advice affiliated companies.

ACC amicus brief with the Third Circuit in a case involving BCE, Inc., being sued by a number of its former subsidiaries now in bankruptcy, primarily Teleglobe Communications, demanding access to privileged communications.

This resource provides a guide to Non-disclosure agreements for non-legal departments.

This resource examines the potential claims and liabilities a recruiting employer may face on hiring an employee who is subject to enforceable post-termination restrictions, the provisions of a contract which restrict the activities of a former employee following the termination of their contract in Hong Kong.

When allegations of discrimination arise, it is important for corporate counsel to understand the best way to go about using statistics and analyzing data that could prove that their corporation acted in a proper manner. These guidelines will help you learn how to pick the best statistical experts, and use the right methods for obtaining, analyzing and identifying the right data.

Discusses the yet-to-be-seen outcry from in-house counsel on the rising salaries of first year associates.

Check out this 2014 Communicator Award-winning column! The author discusses the importance of being realistic and pragmatic about dangers and probabilities instead of anticipating the rare, colossal corporate slip-up.

How often do we think about what we say? How does disingenuous communication affect the work environment? This article explores those questions.

What are the basics requirements for human survival? Easy answer: water, food and shelter, according to Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs.” Maslow may have had it wrong. Read this article to learn more.

There comes a time in the life of every parent and leader when those we’ve been charged with protecting, nurturing and preparing for the next step have to strike out on their own. It is not an easy transition, but for the health of both the preparer and the prepared, it has to be done.

After the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020, many employers utilized the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to obtain forgivable loans to fund certain ongoing expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. As employers that received PPP loans begin the process of reviewing the loan forgiveness application, the checklist provides guidance on quantifying the PPP loan amount subject to forgiveness.

This Top Ten describes key factors and issues companies should look into and out for when investing in Healthcare in India.

Commercial tenants are likely to encounter the common triple net (NNN) lease; however, without negotiating more favorable terms, they risk accepting an agreement that most often favors landlords.

This resource provides some tips to negotiating more favorable terms.

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This article discusses knowledge management from the perspective of a lawyer in a large international company, the information is applicable to other companies and law firms of any size.

This article shows how directors must be proactive in ensuring that they are properly advised about the scope of their insurance coverage, and that they then provide appropriate oversight to ensure that the bank secures a strong coverage program in light of what currently is available in the D&O insurance marketplace.