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In an era dominated by technological advancements, the legal industry has not been immune to the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Proponents of AI in legal operations often herald its potential to revolutionize the profession, promising increased efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. While AI undoubtedly offers numerous benefits, it is essential to recognize its limitations and acknowledge that technology alone will not solve all the complex issues inherent in legal operations. Read this article to learn more.

This issue includes articles on class actions, employment, and tax issues in Canada.

This is a sample lease agreement between a limited liability company and a corporation, both based in Delaware.

This sample outlines the key concepts and recommended practices for creation of a Data Security Policy - a key component of managing sensitive information.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in Hong Kong.

This white paper explores the reasons that defensible disposition programs stall out, and outlines several strategies to help organizations “push the delete button” with confidence.

This is a sample of data map design strategies.

In-house lawyers in their role as legal advisors to corporations, government departments, or other bodies or organisations are no different from other lawyers. However, because the client of in-house lawyers is usually their employer, some unique ethical challenges can arise for them.

Discusses trade and investment in Vietnam, Vietnam's human rights record, and provides ten tips to help bridge the cultural divide

Outsourcing company services that require sensitive data to third parties does not relieve your organization of liability. Far from it — entrusting sensitive data to a vendor can increase your risk of a data breach and drive up the associated costs of the fallout. However, if you conduct due diligence and verify that your vendor can handle confidential information with care, you bolster your company’s defense if a breach occurs due to the vendor’s negligence.

This InfoPAK provides a primer to assist corporate counsel in recognizing issues related to government funded research and practical tips for managing the many related requirements and obligations.

Some exhibit materials are samples or articles to be used as a general guide. These are from personal archives of panel members and are provided without warranty as to accuracy or completeness, and without any attorney-client relationship with the participants.

This article is about Top 10 lessons for employers from the Cuomo Report.

In order to successfully transition to Office 365, in-house lawyers at corporations large and small must plan ahead. This article will address the top ten things to consider when rolling out Microsoft Office 365.

This guide is intended to be the starting point for understanding the Brazilian Arbitration Law. Most of the details presented herein require further study of the Brazilian legal system and its application by the Brazilian courts.

This Value Practice Resource highlights key elements of Nationwide's Approved Counsel Program (ACP) and gives insights to key success factors.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues in Hong Kong.

This program will feature interactive discussion with the audience to include such questions as: Does my license cover use on servers? How does virtualization affect everything? What do you do with source code? Are source code escrows helpful? What about escrows for software as a service (SaaS)? What is the effect of the trend limiting liability of vendors for intellectual property infringement? What is the effect of open-source software incorporated into a commercial product? What effect is the American Law Institute's Principles of the Law of Software Contracts having? What else do I need to worry about?

In this article you will find the top eight guidelines to litigate employment claims under Puerto Rico’s unique summary proceeding.

A sample agreement regarding the use of an employee's personal electronic device.

Highlights from the latest ACC events.

This article inclludes tips for employers when cutting down on their workforce.

Is negotiation a science or an art? In-house counsel are increasingly involved in deals requiring them to apply a structured approach to this skill. This interactive session will help participants evaluate strategic options when negotiating and will explain the techniques which can be used to increase the probability of success.

The ability to effectively communicate is a fundamental skill, but it requires training and exercise to hone the skill to elevate your practice as in-house counsel. In this session, Marissa and Tim provide tips that will help you create compelling presentations, draft clear and persuasive written communications, and employ effective collaboration and listening strategies. Here are some effective business communication tips.

Do you cringe when you think of strategic planning? Strategic planning doesn’t have to be a painful process. In fact, it can be one of the most rewarding exercises you do with your organization and, if done correctly, it will pay dividends for your department. This is a short checklist to aid you in successful strategic planning for your legal department.