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This article is a case law regarding attorney-client privilege.
Proposed amendment of 22 NYCRR Parts 522 and 523 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals
In her Jan/Feb article, Lead the Way columnist Whitnie Wiley pens a letter to her bully of a boss who has changed their ways.
This brief focuses on issues that create additional personal liabilities for in-house counsel and defense counsel in general; the zealous representation, level of communication and overall relationship
of in-house counsel and their clients; and Document retention policies and the resulting liabilities for those who administer them.
This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Pennsylvania, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor eGroup, addresses whether or not an employer can enforce a non-compete provision against an independent contractor, who was treated largely as an employee. (United States)
Panelists are expected to address a number of patent prosecution issues that in-house counsel continue to struggle with, either when dealing with their own outside patent counsel or addressing these issues directly on their own. These issues include: strategies for filing a U.S.-based application or Patent Cooperation Treaty at the outset; proper claim construction; nuances for filing under the AIA and any changes they have seen in prosecution under the America Invents Act; and practical tips for foreign filing strategies, etc. Exercises in claim construction and foreign filing considerations (e.g., a road map to key countries, and why or why not a company should seek protection outside the United States in Europe, Asia, South America) are expected.
Kenneth Cutshaw discusses whether or not the recent critiques of the outsourcing industry are justified.
Amicus Brief - Kiobel v. Cravath
A hazardous materials self-assessment worksheet. Includes hazardous materials, PCB's, hazardous materials transportation, MSDS database, and administration.
Motion of Association of Corporate Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in support of Citco Bank Nederland N.V. Dublin Branch's petition for a writ of mandamus.
Many in-house practitioners work in multi-national corporations. Oftentimes, their assigned business units operate across national boundaries, with legal advice delivered to business heads/executives in various parts of the world. Many jurisdictions do not recognize the attorney-client privilege, making legal advice rendered subject to disclosure/discovery. Our panel will explore the basis for the attorney-client privilege, where it does/does not exist, and how to intermarry the lack of attorney-client privilege with the way a practitioner delivers advice of counsel in an international business environment and manages litigation/discovery issues that arise.
This article discusses the considerable confusion that exists over the reach of the SEC's Section 205, its new Standards of Professional Conduct for Attorneys appearing before the Commission.
There are times when you can be right and times when you can get what we want, but achieving both isn’t always a given. The reality is that legal operations professionals can communicate clearly and correctly to their GC, stakeholders, and team members but still not yield the results they aim for. Read this article that shares three persuasive writing tips to inspire action!
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When it Hits the Fan: Essential Guidance for Corporate Counsel in Dealing with a Crisis.
ACC British Columbia and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP invite you to join us for a panel discussion.
Three experienced legal experts discuss how to prepare yourselves and your organizations for significant, unplanned business events, such as cyber attacks, health & safety incidents, or allegations of fraud/criminality.
Timing:
Parking: Bentall 5 tower’s Parkade (via Hornby Street). Public Pay Parking at EasyPark Lot 1.
This event is open to both ACC members and non-members and will qualify for up to 1.0 hours of CPD credits from the Law Society of BC
A code of business conduct and ethics of a company with the vision to be the international world-class leader focused in passive electronic components, modules, sensors and sensor system technology; providing innovative solutions and relationships in a global marketplace. This code is a working document and a basic guideline.
ACC letter to Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts reIn-House Foreign Lawyers
Law firm respond to suggestions of poor customer service differently. This article describes one hypothetical possibility.
This article is about Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations: challenges and strategies for white collar attorneys and their clients.
In November's column, Whitnie Wiley reflects on how clearing away the clutter from your mind can improve job performance.
This is a sample anti-corruption, bribery and compliance policy statement.
An update from Hogan Lovells on French Civil Procedure.
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