This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses Member feedback on IP contract provisions regarding the ownership rights to both Background and Foreground IP. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Intellectual Property and Small Law Department ACC Networks.

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Insurance Staff Counsel and Litigation eGroups, addresses issues related to an insured's ability to select defense counsel under a directors & officers (D&O) or executives & officers (E&O) liability insurance policy.

Because the laws and regulations governing employee benefit plans are complex and ever changing, those responsible for employee benefit plans should constantly check their plans and procedures to ensure compliance. Paying close attention to your benefit plan documents and plan operations will help keep them up-to-date and the plan sponsor in the good graces of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Labor (DOL). Taking steps to proactively review and monitor your benefit plans before you receive an audit notice from the IRS or DOL allows you time to identify potential problems and correct errors in your documents or operations. These are some helpful tips about common errors and elements to include in your employee benefit plan review.

Before even beginning to discuss employment with a government employee, contractors should understand the statutory and regulatory restrictions, as well as the significant penalties that may result from violating those restrictions. Read this list of helpful pointers to learn more.

This brief resource provides 10 practice tips for creating a defensible process for executing legal holds under US law.

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor Forum,* addresses employers requiring employees to use of paid time off concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave.