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This is a sample form of promissory note.

This is the second of two columns lightheartedly assessing technologies, measurement tools, and outside counsel management techniques specifically for the people in legal departments.

This sample joint venture policy applies to any joint ownership or contractual arrangement through which there is an agreement to jointly undertake a specific business enterprise, investment, or exempt-purpose activity as further defined in this policy.

To access the other sample governance policies referred to in this cover letter, visit the following URLs:
-Conflict of Interest Policy: http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1413466
-Whistleblower Policy: http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1413472
-Document Retention and Destruction Policy: http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1413478
-Policy on the Process for Determining Compensation: http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1413483

Australian insurers, brokers and other entities involved at the various stages of insurance claims handling need to consider the impact of the claims handling reform by reviewing all steps in their claims procedures for each relevant insurance product. In this article, the impacts of those reforms are explained.

This article provides an overview of legal requirements of interest to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

There is reason to question whether increased shareholder influence on matters that the law has traditionally apportioned to the board is at the expense of other values that are key to the sustainability of healthy corporations. These concerns underlie the issues that will define the state of governance in 2015 and likely beyond.

Fresh out of law school and ready to take on the world? Have some experience under you belt, but want to move up? Get advice from another young in-house attorney. Discover how best to serve your clients and make a good impression.

Lean Forward...and Beyond

A motion for leave to file brief and an attached brief regarding the critical importance both to corporations engaged in interstate commerce that receive legal advice and representation from out-of-state lawyers and to the attorneys (whether in-house or outside counsel) who provide such multi-state services.

This is a sample development and license agreement.

This article delves into the Consultation Conclusions on Proposed Enhancements to the Open-ended Fund Companies Regime (OFC) and Further Consultation on Customer Due Diligence Requirements, published by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission. Issued on 2 September 2020, the Consultation Conclusion, the Consultation Conclusion highlights different enhancements to be made to private OFCs.

A checklist of cloud computing with the company as the supplier.

The author contrasts two health clubs — one is focused primarily on maximizing profits while the other is focused primarily on helping people live healthier lives— as a way to illustrate that an organization’s defined purpose can have a profound impact on every aspect of the business.

The role of in-house counsel around the world, and particularly in Asia, is becoming more and more difficult with each passing year. Technology is constantly evolving, while data volumes are increasing, and data sources are becoming more complex with cross-border cloud-based platforms and the prevalence of mobile devices in the everyday corporate environment.

This is a sample limited copyright license agreement.

Innovation and the Legal Profession - presentation held in Melbourne 22 March 2017.

This short article introduces approaches to management and leadership, and argues that a change in strategy may lead to better results.

This is a brief outline of recent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) developments, together with links to additional materials.

A review of how recent changes to Brazilian bankruptcy law affect the ability of electric power concessionaires and licensees to address financial problems with judicial reorganization.

Are you facing the inevitable reality that the world of the paperless legal file is around the corner? Looking for cost-saving opportunities and measurable and quantifiable efficiency and productivity gains? This presentation, applicable to any size legal office will address these opportunities, as well as explore the benefits gained by proactively moving to an electronic legal file environment. Faculty will share their first–hand experiences in how their offices created a document management policy, developed workflow processes to create, scan and save electronic documents, instituted document naming conventions, and secured hardware appropriate for their office needs. Panelists will also describe steps taken to develop and deliver training to all users at different degrees of technology skills levels and to effectively implement the transition. The ethical permissibility, and limitations of electronic file sharing and storage, and considerations when crafting a document retention and destruction policy that is compliant with the applicable. Professional Responsibility Rules will also be explored.

This is a sample mortgage and security agreement.

The interview you never thought you would read: Aristotle and Steve Hughes sit down to discuss the state of in-house counsel presenting and speaking in 21st century America. Read on to find out what he has to say about presenting with a goal and making sure that what you say is of benefit to your audience.

A detailed agreement between a company and its members regarding the general operations of the corporation.

On 6 March 2014 Law no. 12/2014 was published. This Law amends, for the second time, the legal regime of municipal services of public water supply, urban waste water treatment and urban waste management, which was approved by Decree Law no. 194/2009, 20 August, and first amended by Decree-Law no. 92/2010, 26 July.

This resource provides a guide to Non-disclosure agreements for non-legal departments.

This article explains the importance and specifics of board training.

This report analyzes best-practices shared by general counsel participants during the 2015 Lex Mundi Summit in Amsterdam.

Technology Trends Summary Example

The story of corporate compliance in 2017 is one where large corporations are being increasingly challenged about their conduct. Learn more about the impact this can have on you and your department.

This is a sample promissory note between two Delaware limited liability companies.