An agreement in which one company agrees to help another company in the design and development of a "prototype". Includes provisions for a statement of work, technical coordinators, costs and expenses, copyrights, inventions, the term of the contract, confidentiality, disclaimers, and general provisions.
Meaningful, effective, and enduring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives require an organization-specific approach. Learn about how inclusive leadership, structural changes, and psychological safety are critical to the success of DEI initiatives.
Dormant pots carry a significant administration and cost burden for pension schemes; the number of these pots could increase quickly once the power to make short service refunds from DC schemes is abolished (expected in 2014). What can administrators do to limit the burden of dormant pots? This bulletin sets out options to help schemes and members minimise the accidental creation of DC pots and consider the full range of options for dealing with existing deferred pots.
706 Million-dollar Misconceptions: Ten Employment Law Mistakes that Can Cost Your Company a Fortune. Employment-related lawsuits now constitute more than 25% of all civil lawsuits. Learn to be vigilant to ensure common problems and mistakes aren't occurring in your company.
This publication has been prepared to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in doing business in the Cayman Islands.
This is a report on EU e-marketing requirements.
This is a sample license for use of licensor's product agreement.
Learn to spot common issues in advertising, trademarks, licensing and other areas so that you leave empowered to respond accordingly.
This presentation speaks about understanding the classic areas of intellectual property: Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets/Know How, and Patents
This is a sample mutual non-disclosure agreement between two companies.
James Nortz examines in this month's column the value of not just being ethical, but virtuous.
License Agreement (France)
ACC Amicus in Pacific V. Mayer Brown (PIMCO) filed 9/15/09
Discusses the limits of what an attorney engaged in pending litigation may say to the media through Rule 3.6 of the Model Rules and legal or court-ordered limitations.
In this article, Versata claimed that Infosys was using the DCM software not only to develop functions for Ameriprise, but also to develop a competitive product.
This article addresses how a General Counsel should evaluate which performance standards or metrics will help communicate the company's value.
A code of conduct intended to reaffirm the company's commitment to the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct.
From watching acrobats to cleaning the beach, here are a few of the activities ACC members have recently enjoyed.
This author tackles the question: Are corporations taking on excessive enterprise risks by failing to make prudent investments in their compliance and ethics functions?
An interview with John Blood, vice-president, legal, at Anheuser-Busch InBev Services, LLC., which explores the company's experience in selecting a group of law firms to deliver world-class legal service in a cost effective and efficient manner.
James Nortz provides three strategies to help promote ethical conduct within the corporate environment.
Dualistic thinking can sometimes hinder in-house counsel from finding different or unique solutions. In this article, learn more about how to overcome those mental roadblocks.
In his May business ethics column, James Nortz introduces the concept of crew resource management.
This policy lays out the recommended minimum retention periods applicable to Insert company documents based on legal requirements and practical considerations.
Sample document retention (for a healthcare company)
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy is fast becoming a norm within corporations, although how those strategies are being implemented and managed may vary as numerous leaders with different roles within the C-suite may become involved.
This article explores some typical legal issues a supplier or service provider may encounter when doing business in Germany.
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