This Checklist outlines a few key items that independent contractors can provide the company to show the that relationship is classified correctly and avoid misclassification of workers, which may result in significant liability to the employer.
In this increasingly connected world, an international cyberattack is no longer a possibility but an inevitability. The difference between success and catastrophe in defending against international cyberattacks comes down to not just preventing them, but responding quickly and appropriately when one does occur. In-house counsel must be prepared to work with internal clients to anticipate potential consequences of an international cyberattack, mitigate the risks of an attack, and implement an agreed strategy that effectively deals with the business and legal risks. This session will give in-house counsel the tools to have constructive conversations with their company's business leaders and technical teams to ensure that their program for dealing with international cyberattacks fits the needs of the company and the customers it serves and addresses the company's legal obligations relating to the attack.
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.
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.
As athletes and other public figures use their careers to bring awareness to social movements and other world events such as the Charlottesville tragedy, the implications of social movements on employee relations remains a hot topic that poses challenging issues for employers related to diversity, inclusion, and free speech. This Quick Overview shows a few of those related topics and some practical suggestions of ways employers can address these issues in the workplace in the United States.
This article is a report on a survey on corporate responsibility.
This note provides a very brief description of user-friendly guidance provided by US federal agencies on compliance with data privacy laws.
This article discusses a survey on corporate responsibility.
This is a list of supplemental resources for the session.
Have you ever wondered what you’d need to do first if the SEC began investigating your company? One of the coauthors of this article worked for the SEC and has developed a checklist for you, along with a thorough discussion of the various paths you could take and the pros and cons for each of them. Keep this article handy. It could help you get your heart to start beating again in those first few critical moments when you hear of an impending enforcement investigation.
Financial reporting and internal control practices are facing increased scrutiny these days, and organizations are taking stock of their existing financial practices, and enhancing and formalizing processes and policies. In-house lawyers have an important role in serving as key legal advisers to their organizations' finance functions. Featured in this Profile, are programs and practices for six organizations, including IKON Office Solutions, Inc., NTMA, TIAA-CREF, TOTAL S.A., and Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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 Hong Kong.
This resource provides tips on creating emotional connectivity between your organization and your employees to increase productivity and retention.
A checklist for interviewers about credibility considerations for video interviews.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Investigation Checklist
The journey from Delegation of Authority (DOA) to Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLM) is about marrying effective governance with technological solutions. By doing so, organizations can ensure not only a swift and reliable contract approval process but also adaptability to changing requirements over time.
This article explains what happens when employers fail to maintain worker’s compensation insurance.
This article lists the four situations that guarantors and creditors can find themselves in the event that the primary debtor goes into liquidation.
This Top Ten discusses the most important topics in due diligence that a General Counsel should know in 2015. This article is relevant beyond 2015.
This is a sample agreement where a corporation agrees to hire a consulting company for an event.
A sample letter confirming an employment offer.
In the Netherlands, before the takeover of a company the board of the buyer usually commissions due diligence investigations (also known as audits) of the company they intend to take over. This sample will answer some questions about this type of investigation.
This is a sample HIPAA security assessment.
This is a sample sales agreement between a hotel and group.
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