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The rising wealth of Southeast Asian countries provides not only a market for Western products but also a source of capital to finance Western firms. Many Western companies have discovered Asian stock markets, particularly the Singapore and Hong Kong stock exchanges, to be an attractive source of equity capital and have begun listing their stock on these exchanges. These stock listings, whether primary, secondary or dual listings, can provide significant benefits, but there are downsides. Learn the practical issues that need to be considered in deciding which Asian stock exchange is best suited for your company’s stock listing, as well as the regulatory issues that must be navigated in issuing equity shares on these exchanges.

This is a sample letter of intent for the purchase of assets.

How to do Legal Project Management

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

These are additional materials and resources regarding professional responsibility issues faced by in-house counsel.

These options may spark change in the standards of admission to reflect the realities of corporate practice.

This is sample information on a governance committee launch.

The noticeable refocussing of attention by boards on the non-financial risks organisations take has created opportunities for in-house counsel to refresh our value proposition to employers. However, have we truly seized these opportunities for what they are, and, if we have, are we ready to take them on and deliver on expectations?

This survey assesses the level of interaction between the Board of Directors and compliance and ethics professionals. Just over 500 responses were collected from private and public companies, as well as from non-profits.

ACC Comments on Proposed Advisory Opinion in Scharrer v. Fundamental Administrative Services

Outlines key concepts and recommended practices for creation of a Data Security policy.

A brief arguing that neither principles of agency law nor the rules authorizing attorneys to form professional corporations support a finding that a corporation engages in the unauthorized practice of law when it utilizes in-house counsel.

More and more CLOs are being asked to take an active role in their corporation's strategic planning process. The goals of the business in general, and the internal goals to provide good and affordable legal services are the drivers in this process. ACC President, Fred Krebs, and Deborah House, vice president and deputy general counsel, asked current and former CLOs their takes on the law department strategic planning process. Read on to gain a few nuggets of wisdom and benefit from their experiences.

2011 ACC Annual Meeting session materials which give an overview of legal project management. Includes tips re. scoping, budgeting, team planning, execution/management, and post-project reviews.

Read this article discussing the importance of staff retention and in-house lawyers.

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This article explains the importance and specifics of board training.

This list contains limited examples and portions of important vendor clauses. It serves as a starting point for ongoing discussion of the business deal and agreement.

This is a sample notice of HIPAA privacy practice.

Large institutional investors have been increasingly focused on board composition in order to ensure an effective board of directors. Recent activist investor activity has increased the visibility of these issues. This panel will focus on such critical board composition matters as appropriate skill sets, including independent director industry expertise, and board refreshment techniques such as evaluations, tenure and term limits. The panel will also review how these important issues can impact board diversity. Everyone who advises a board of directors should attend this session.

This "How-To" summarizes some steps that in‐house and external counsel can take in setting the tone to establish sustainable relationships.

Examples of Licensing Audit Provisions. Includes provisions regarding retaining records, auditing rights, and verification of compliance.

This multi-jurisdictional practice matter in the state of New Hampshire regards corporate counsel who is licensed and in good standing in one state, but practicing exclusively and full time for a corporate client in offices located in another state.

This is a sample purchase order where the Seller certifies that it is engaged in an independent business and will perform its obligations pursuant to the PO as an independent contractor and not as the agent or employee of Purchaser.

This resource from Seyfarth & Shaw LLP discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposal for three new sets of rules (the “Proposed Rules”), as well as key considerations for the future based on this proposal.

This is a sample model author agreement.

This is a sample consulting agreement between a consultant and a Limited Liability Company.

These guidelines for Web Participation build upon longstanding policies regarding associates' personal conduct and upon the sound judgment that we expect our associates to use in their professional interactions.