This article explores key client questions and concepts of value when an attorney changes law firms.
An inter partes review challenging the validity of a patent is normally barred after one year from service of a complaint. However, 35 USC § 315(b) says the time limit doesn’t apply to a motion to join, which has been interpreted to allow filing an IPR after one year with a motion to join the other IPR. The window for doing this is within one month of institution of the IPR to be joined (37 CFR § 42.122(b)). This situation often occurs in multi-case, multi-defendant litigation. The question then becomes should you join, and if so, how.
605 - In-house Response to Auditors' Requests for Information: Does This System (Still) Work?
Summary of the McNulty Memo and its effect on attorney-client privilege.
Highlights from recent ACC events from around the world.
603 - Globalized Risk: Internal Investigations outside the U.S.
This is a sample form of payoff letter.
This is a collection of the key environmental policies and ordinances of the County of Santa Clara applicable to County Operations, Purchases and Real Property
“Green building” is the practice of siting, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining and removing buildings in such a way as to increase the efficiency of resource use – energy, water and materials – while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment.
To say compliance is a challenge for employers facing increasingly stringent pay transparency, pay reporting, and pay equity requirements is an understatement.
This article explores the issues in setting and publicizing salaries that meet your organization’s goals and legal requirements as well as recent trends in enforcement.
Changing Top Jobs: Start by Listening, Set the Tone and Expectations, Learn the Business and More...Insights from Thomas Sabatino, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for United Airlines, Inc.
An underwriting agreement of a sale of stock of a Chinese/Taiwanese corporation to several U.S. underwriters.
Discusses whether in-house counsel may move to a competitor company and the requirements of ethical compliance.
Covers mediation processes and the difference between mediation and arbitration.
The inquiry asks whether an employer’s request that its in-house counsel execute restrictive covenants as a term and condition of employment violates the Rules of Professional Conduct.
A letter from ACC to the Illinois Bar advocating the adoption of ABA Model Rule 5.5 - regarding multi-jurisdiction practices - and discussing related issues
A recent Portuguese law implemented important modifications to tourism. This article aims to highlight in a non-exhaustive manner the changes that are of most consequence.
The author tackles the following issue: Are modern, full-service law firms going the way of film cameras and print encyclopedias? Is the legal industry moving toward total dissolution?
ACC Legal Operations Maturity Model Change Management: Key concepts when preparing a discussion, conversation, or work-shop.
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 advanced-level program will provide invaluable insights on how to deal successfully with the complex issues that companies face when managing subsidiaries in Europe and Asia. The experienced international lawyers on the panel will discuss issues that include successfully handling the crises and potential reputational damage that could occur when a foreign subsidiary’s activities are alleged to involve dishonest or illegal business practices, as has happened recently in the European Union and China, or that may result from threats of civil or criminal actions at home or abroad.
While the SFC's consultation conclusions may soften the proposed requirement or adapt to industry comments, it is unlikely to be "scratched" from the field in its entirety. Potential change on this front, and the need to incorporate some form of suitability criteria into client agreements is therefore likely to be a starter in the Year of the Horse.
Following the 2014 midterm elections, health care reform in the United States continues to evolve and unfold. This session will discuss the latest developments in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), including Medicaid, Medicare, health care exchanges (marketplaces) and accountable care organizations; and reveal what health care reform may bring in 2016.
A sample letter regarding a proposal for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Includes a request to provide a survey depicting the property boundaries prior to the site visit, any extended purchase and sale agreement that stipulates any specific requirements for environmental due diligence, and any conceptual plans for site development. Then provides the estimate for work to be performed at the above-referenced facility.
An audit committee, compensation committee, corporate governance committee, and executive committee evaluation based on long term results, committee responsibilities, committee operations. Ratings range from strongly agree to strongly disagree.
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