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This briefing is the first in a series that will look at legal aspects of the Solvency II regime and their implications for firms. It considers the legal framework of Solvency II, how near each element of the framework is to completion and what needs to happen next, how Omnibus II has changed the previously published regime, the transitional relief that firms can expect to get from 1 January 2016, and how Solvency II will be applied to insurers and reinsurers in the UK.

This article focuses on key points in relation to the OFT process when applied to FTs and NHS trusts.

In this article regarding insurance, answers to questions addressing the parties’ Information Duties under Swiss statutory law rather than the duty of utmost good faith in the narrow sense (which has not been implemented in Swiss law).

Included in this Briefing Package are: “Meet. Talk. Act.” -- how clients and firms can get started; Covenant with Counsel -- basic principles for discussion and; A Project Summary -- backgrounder outlining the ACC Value Challenge.

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

This is a comprehensive sample executive employment agreement.

Flip the coin for a change: what are your employment rights as in-house counsel? May in-house counsel sue the employer?

More than ever, 'budget' is the word among in-house counsel, particularly during litigation. Document review can be a pricey part of the process, but it's also a necessary component of the legal puzzle. This article provides cost-cutting suggestions to minimize review spending and offers real-world solutions for controlling costs.

In the 2013-2014 term, the US Supreme Court issued unanimous decisions in six out of seven patent cases. It is important to understand how these decisions will affect US patent law.

Within the United States, physical markers like road signs and flags often distinguish state borders. Still, the less obvious dividing lines that separate states have the deepest impact. Legal landscapes vary widely from state to state, particularly in the employment context. For employers who manage a multistate workforce, staying compliant with all applicable laws can be a challenge. Read this article for an overview of the laws related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees, marijuana use and firearm possession.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of matters relating to practical issues concerning oil and gas and power including, the domestic oil and gas and electricity sectors, rights to oil and gas, electricity generation and renewable energy, oil and gas health and safety and the environment, and electricity transmission, distribution and supply in the United Arab Emirates.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in the United Arab Emirates.

The annual performance review process is both a time-honored and dreaded part of the business cycle. For many managers, the requirement is onerous, time-consuming, unnecessarily formulaic, and process-driven.

This is a sample code of conduct policy for the electronics industry.

This InfoPAK provides an overview of major issues in European labor and employment law. It is important to emphasize that this is an overview; only local labor/employment counsel in the relevant jurisdiction can advise on specific issues. Nevertheless, this article identifies the major issues which the corporate headquarters and/or regional counsel need to understand, and provides some examples of the types of problems which often arise.

This is a sample company employment handbook.

This Quick Overview is intended to provide a thumbnail sketch of some of the laws and regulations impacting incentive compensation for retail bankers, mortgage loan originators, insurance agents, and brokers and dealers. It will also provide some practical tips regarding the design of incentive compensation plans in the United States.

Corporate diversity advocates highlight the ways in which they have created, implemented and enforced diversity initiatives within their own ranks and with outside service providers.

This resource is an overview on cartel regulations in Austria.

Outsourcing outside of the United States is attractive to many companies. This article concentrates on the supplier/vendor transaction, discussing the important role that contracts play in this practice.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in Canada.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in the United Arab Emirates.

How do you show your law department’s value and justify that it is spending efficiently? As businesses come under increasing pressure, in-house counsel must develop optimal procurement practices, measurable process improvements, and cost-saving tactics that improve return-on-investment.