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Options backdating is to CLOs as financial restatements were to CFOs. And in both situations, it's not pretty. Those of us who are even semiconscious have noticed that the CLOs are taking the fall in the options cases. Why and how bad is it? Read John Villa's article on this matter.

This article outlines the margin requirements for non-cleared derivatives regarding the United States, the European Union and Hong Kong.

This article discusses domestic arbitration in Switzerland as it was governed by cantonal law, notably by the inter-cantonal Concordat on Arbitration of 27 March 1969 (the Concordat) which had been gradually ratified and implemented by all 26 cantons.

This checklist is for the health law industry members to evaluate HIPPA security compliance effectiveness.

What strategies and resources are needed for developing a legal department? What do you do first to set up a legal function? How do you get a seat at the table and stay there? How do you communicate with management? How do you get your piece of the budget pie and how do you control your costs? What tools/resources do you need? Where can you go for help? Learn practical strategies and pointers from this panel of legal experts who focus on how to build and maintain a legal department.

This is a sample information technology data classification and handling policy.

Thailand Anti-dumping proceedings can be a frightening prospect for most companies. But an anti-dumping proceeding notice does not automatically spell doom. Strategic, advance planning will guarantee the best possible outcome in such a proceeding. The result: a company can double its market share overnight as its competitors are taxed out of the market altogether. Read how to prepare for success.

Government contractors have been increasingly met with scrutiny, particularly since ex- government officials often go to work in that sector. Several legislative and regulatory initiatives have been implemented in order to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of government contractors. Given the current climate, it is more important than ever for those seeking a bid to identify, address and mitigate these “conflict of interest” issues.

Many products — from lipsticks to mobile phones — either cross- license patents or incorporate industry standards. Patent pools and standard-setting organizations differ in fundamental ways. Get an overview of both, and learn about some of the litigation trends in these areas.

Moving legal work in-house, which fuels the need for confidentiality, has increased the use of anti-competitive covenants and, consequently, litigation related to them. It is still unsettled whether the courts will judge non-compete agreements to be uniformly unenforceable when applied to in-house counsel.

Lawyers working in law firms and in corporate law departments reported several personal challenges to developing their careers during the pandemic. One year after the start of the pandemic, the biggest barrier to career progression for lawyers continued to be limited to no in-person contact. Read this important article to learn more about the professional impact of the pandemic.

This article shows how directors must be proactive in ensuring that they are properly advised about the scope of their insurance coverage, and that they then provide appropriate oversight to ensure that the bank secures a strong coverage program in light of what currently is available in the D&O insurance marketplace.

Whether you are an entrepreneur in charge of your first start-up, or an established company looking to open a new office, the decision to rent office space can be fraught with pitfalls and costs. Learn more about certain clauses and policies that can protect you and your company.

This article addresses the new Australian foreign investment rules which came into force on 1 December 2015 following the passage of the Government’s Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Legislation Amendment Bill 2015.

Now that Covid-19 vaccines are in abundance, infection rates are dropping, and state and local governments are relaxing or removing the restrictions on the ability of employees to gather in groups, what should employers consider as they encourage their employees to become vaccinated and address employees who choose to not become vaccinated?

A commission agreement, to provide sales services, between a British Virgin Islands corporation and a Malaysia corporation. The agreement is governed by and construed under Chinese law.

This is a sample promissory note between maker and payee corporations.

Sample checklist for determining if someone is an independent contractor in California.

"Garden leave" is a concept present in many foreign legal systems and encompasses the idea of an employee away from work and staying home during the notice period arising from his/her employment agreement termination.

This is a sample form of revolving credit note.

ACC and The Wall Street Journal administered a "Contract-Attorney Use" survey for utilization in an article written by WSJ in June 2011. This survey contains many questions that you might be grappling with when it comes to the use of non-staff contract-attorneys.

Guide to incorporating in Panama

This is a sample non-compete agreement between an employee and a corporation.

A separation agreement and general release form. Includes provisions for severance payments, revocation, execution and acceptance, company property, confidential, financial information, and noncompete agreement.

This is a sample consulting agreement between a corporation and its contractor.

This is a sample management agreement where Company 1 holds all management rights in connection with the Property.

This is a sample lease agreement with a limited liability company tenant.

This is a sample sales agreement regarding hotel function space.