Governments across the globe have begun implementing decarbonization measures and policies such as banning natural gas hookups in new buildings or the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles and shareholders regard such decarbonization measures as an important factor in elevating a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) profile. This panel will explore in-house counsel's role in decarbonization initiatives using case studies to outline strategies and tactics.
A sample RFP for legal services.
This policy sets forth how MassDEP expects to exercise its enforcement discretion in determining an appropriate enforcement response and administrative penalty for violations discovered during the course of an environmental audit.
Each of the respective industries in healthcare face different issues when negotiating contracts. This program will highlight what are essential provisions to be included in health care agreements from the perspective of hospitals, providers, medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies and health plans. Concepts to be discussed include the requirements of the variety of U.S. and international laws impacting the healthcare industry, the different needs of for-profits and non-profits, and the changes imposed by healthcare reform.
When it comes to compliance matters, in-house legal departments and law firms most often interact over risk assessments and investigations. Learn how to best use external counsel, protect your company and contain costs.
Large companies with employees located across the country need to consider the dangers of “one- size-fits-all” covenants.
This is a request for proposals from associations to provide outside counsel services on a broad range of areas of the law.
This program is designed to give in-house counsel advising businesses in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) states a better understanding of the laws and business dynamics of the region. Issues to be covered include opportunities for investment to and from the region; regional variations and Dubai as a hub; contractual issues and joint ventures; disputes and arbitration; Islamic finance; anti-bribery and corruption; diligence and know your customer (KYC); Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and sanctions; and cultural understanding for those from outside the region.
This brief resource (Top Ten) is an overview of ten industry challenges that all health care lawyers should be aware of.
This is a sample master nonexclusive agency fee agreement.
Legal Operations professionals know that a significant key to their success is rooted in stakeholder buy-in. Conference after conference, seminar after seminar, we speak *around* what it means to be in-house legal connected to the broader enterprise. We avoid topical change management and stakeholder engagement but never truly get to the underlying subject that takes this from influencer jargon theory to actionable tactics. We cannot all rely solely on our dynamic personalities and winning smiles to woo our coworkers: How do we turn the abstract of interpersonal influence into a real, functional relationship that benefits all involved? Read this article to find out.
In 2023, investors, customers, regulators, and other key stakeholders are expected to continue to demand corporate responsiveness on ESG issues. However, how these stakeholders expect organizations to respond on ESG issues is becoming increasingly more nuanced and complex. In this complicated macro, economic, political and legal context, this fourth annual installment of Latham's "ESG top 10 list" highlights the ESG developments in trends that are likely to emerge in 2023.
The new EU AI Act has been adopted by the European Parliament just on March 13, 2024. This new law - often called a “landmark regulation” – shall and will not only define the development and use of AI in Europe, but also in the US and worldwide. You will get an overview on what is now coming with a focus what it means for your company as an employer. This will give you a head start on questions you might now be asked.
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How will that contract you just drafted stand up to the scrutiny of a judge or jury? Each year, some of the largest jury verdicts in the United States are awarded in breach-of-contract cases. In this program, faculty will discuss lessons learned from trying contract cases to help you evaluate, prepare for, and win contract-related litigation. Topics will include unique issues that arise in trying contract claims; how commonly used contractual clauses can backfire at trial; minimizing risk in contract drafting and negotiation; restricting application of fiduciary duty and the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; third-party vendor liability; and damages.
This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).
This article contains specific cases and summaries of the actions against in-house counsel in recent years.
This QuickCounsel discusses the ways legal department can engage and retain its young hires.
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