ACC’s 2012 Annual Meeting in Orlando hosted a panel called “Doing Business in India.” During this session, panelists talked about India as an increasingly favorable investment environment. They spoke of making one’s company a cultural fit for India, and gave advice on negotiating with Indian counterparts. Panelist Alison Lazerwitz of Daniel Swarovski Corporation elaborated on these points in a follow-up interview with ACC Docket. From this article, you will glean the collective insight of diverse practitioners who have extensive experience doing deals in India.
This resource provides an overview of the Maternity Leave Pay Scheme in Hong Kong. The Employment Ordinance, Cap. 57 was amended with effect on 11 December 2020 onward to increase statutory maternity leave from 10 weeks to 14 weeks. The eligibility requirements, deadline for the application for reimbursement, and required supporting documents are all specified as well.
In this article, in-house counsel will learn more about Legal Professional Privilege in Australia. Some areas that will be explored are: in-house counsel’s ethical responsibilities, employment contract tips, top tips for maintaining legal professional privilege, and internal education material.
In the Netherlands, business owners have to request the advice of the Works Council (OR) well in advance of a merger of takeover decision. If the business owner fails to make the request for advice timely, the Enterprise Chamber may require him or her to withdraw the decision. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the advisory path correctly and consult the works council well in advance. But what does "well in advance" mean?
It feels great to give back to the community, and even better when you're able to contribute through your field of expertise. If you haven't tried pro bono work, ACC and the Pro Bono Institute challenge you to get involved - literally. You too can make a real, lasting difference. Get started with this article and use your department as a catalyst for change.
In the corporate world, a surprise means something was missed--and that's never good. A surprise that involves a problem with your company's Director & Officer (D&O) policy is precisely the type of surprise you want to avoid.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
The concept of credentialing by proxy is designed to offer hospitals that wish to expand their services through telemedicine (referred to as “originating site hospitals”, or the sites where patients receiving the telemedicine services are located) a streamlined credentialing process for credentialing distant site telemedicine practitioners.
This article shows how companies are deciding that sometimes it’s better to compromise than mount aggressive defenses. Putting an activist on a board early avoids the costs, distractions and reputational damages risked in a potential proxy fight—and brings behind closed doors contentious discussions about spinoffs, buybacks or asset sales. It also reflects the heightened pressure on corporate directors to show they’re acting on behalf of shareholders and willing to buck management.
Today's in-house counsel have to deal with many different threats to their companies, including cyber-security threats. In this presentation, learn how to become more cyber resilient in the face of a breach or issue.
Maryrose Delahunty discusses her career's beginnings and how ACC helped her feel more at home in the office.
Because of the importance of cyber security in all industry sectors, it is important to choose a cyber security standard to adhere to. A taskforce, established by the NSW Government, set about tackling this issue and recently handed down its recommendations. This article provides an overview of the taskforce’s recommendations.
This issue discusses guidelines on environmental claims, misconceptions about foreign nationals, and the largest leveraged buyout approved by the Supreme Court in Canada's history.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) Chair Gary Gensler has signaled his desire to have the SEC propose rules in April 2022 to increase its scrutiny of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and private companies that go public through de-SPAC transactions.
As Director – Legal Services, Asia Pacific SYMANTEC, Michael Helmer must lead his team of attorneys on the corporate field. Learn what characteristics he believes allow his legal team to function successfully at a high level.
Learn about the profile and practice of fellow in-house counsel Isabel Waida, vice president and associate general counsel for Nuance Communications, a Burlington, Massachusetts-based software company that specializes in voice-recognition technology. It’s appropriate that a polyglot — she speaks six languages — landed at a corporation that is making it easier to communicate.
ACC's Comment to the ABA on their proposed in-house counsel registration rule.
This presentation highlights key results from ACC's 2024 Chief Legal Officers Survey and offers 12 reasons why CLOs need direct access to the CEO and the organization's board.
This article discusses the duties of a board member and how to limit civil liability for breach of these duties. In addition, this document analyzes the business judgment rule, as well as key cases.
This article focuses on the changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs marketing rules at 42 C.F.R. parts 422 and 423, which are applicable for all contract year 2024 marketing and communications beginning September 30, 2023.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
This is a sample employment agreement for executives.
This article explains the context of Swiss-American succession, US tax and succession law must be considered in addition to Swiss law.
This article profiles Syeda Raza, who joined Host International, Inc., in August 2005, initially overseeing HR/ employment compliance, and, later, employment claims and international compliance. In this role she provided advice and counsel to all groups within HR including benefits, compensation, risk management, payroll, loss prevention and employee relations. In 2012, Syeda’s role expanded to include oversight of all litigation. In her current role as vice president and associate general counsel, litigation and international compliance, Syeda oversees and manages all aspects of litigation company-wide and also oversees the company’s FCPA compliance program worldwide.
This primer provides a basic overview of tendering, including the tendering process, typical documentation and potential issues which may arise.
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