This check card is a printable resource with practical advice for the dos and don'ts of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA).
The USTR Report raises concerns related to IP protection, enforcement and market access in 41 countries. Canada has recently been placed on the Report’s “Watch List” for its mistreatment of pharmaceutical patents. This article explains the reasons for this placement and suggests ways that Canada can reform its existing practices.
Agreements providing for commercial representation, promotion services or distribution are treated as fully distinct by Brazilian legislation. It is extremely important to observe the legal formalities. This article covers specific rules and obligations of contracting parties entering into these types of agreements.
An article discussing the 'unbundling' of tasks in a legal department and how to assure that said tasks are assigned to the right source.
An article providing an overview of moving a company to and from the Cayman Islands. Includes pre-conditions to registration and fees and costs of incorporation necessary to move to Cayman Islands. Also includes pre-conditions for de-registration, effect of de-registration, and fees and costs of de-registration necessary to move from the Cayman Islands.
A fictitious dialogue between inside and outside counsel in today’s world of alternative billing techniques, first-class airfares, unnecessary research and overstaffing.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”)1 and its implementing regulations (the “Privacy Rule”, the “Breach Notification Rule” and the “Security Rule”)2 establish security and privacy standards to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of Protected Health Information (“PHI”).3 Their application to Business Associates is summarized here.
Sample agreement between a landlord and restaurant. Includes provisions such as the term, uses prohibited, joint obligations, financial statements, limitations of liability, and other provisions.
A review of recent revisions to Mexico's Labor Law. Discusses the impact of reforms on the employment relationship, outsourcing, dismissal, and back wages.
This resource is flowchart with 13 steps to conduct a rigorous and successful internal investigation.
Stock v Schnader Harrison Segal et al amicus
Managing the legal department of a large company is no easy task, but when you add the responsibility of being in charge of an entire region, the responsibility can be daunting. Hear from Stephen A. Maloy about the differences and difficulties of dealing with an international law department.
This article discusses the trends, techniques, and tools to practically address the multistate employment law challenge of complying with the vastly contrasting laws across the states, the considerations for employee onboarding, state tax compliance, employment termination, and much more.
Check out ten important issues to take into consideration when renewing a business's insurance policies.
This brief overview cannot replace individual tax and legal advice and may not be construed as such. Please keep in mind that RETT rates may change at any time and should be reviewed on a regular basis.
A brief arguing that the advancement of legal fees is a legitimate and routine business practice.
Sample charter creating a nominating committee. A nominating committee identifies potential board members, nominates directors to serve Board committees, and periodically review director compensation and benefits. Includes provisions regarding committee membership, committee's purpose, committee authority and responsibilities, and committee meetings.
Introducing technology can have a profound positive impact on productivity. But only if it is done well.
As companies continue to expand their global operations, in-house counsel must simultaneously broaden their understanding of international labor and employment issues and learn to identify potential compliance challenges in the global marketplace. This interactive session will employ several hypothetical scenarios to explore the latest challenges facing multinational employers and best practices for managing a global workforce.
In-house lawyers learn every day about the importance of business partnering. Assisting clients with creating alternative solutions to a business problem, understanding the changing nature of the competitive environment, providing strategic business advice, facilitating the implementation of a corporate policy are but a few of the skills needed to reach leadership positions within their organisations. During this interactive session, presenters will illustrate how advance business partnering and expanding our skills sets can turn into a departmental value proposition.
TUPE implements the Acquired Rights Directive in the UK and provides protection for employees in circumstances where the business they work for, or the services that they undertake, transfer from one company to another. Read this article to learn more.
The author tackles the issue of why adults rarely make resolutions, considering that resolutions are just another form of goal setting.
A chart that includes columns for DNC duties and responsibilities, relevant code requirements, schedule, and notes.
Snapshot of IBI Group dashboard, introduction to IBI Group's BotIBI and a sample LawGeex contract review issue summary.
The Movers & Shakers in the In-house community
See who's moving up in the world of in-house law.
This is a technology helpdesk for lawyers regarding Siri.
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