This agreement arises out of an investigation by the Division of Enforcement ("Division") of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") into possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and books and records and internal controls provisions of the federal securities laws by Ralph Lauren Corporation ("Respondent") from approximately 2005 through 2009 ("Investigation").
A broad overview of EU data protection regulation, impact on business, application to cloud computing, and related contractual provisions.
This article addresses how institutions have increasingly become alarmed at the vulnerability of their data to unauthorized disclosure driven by an employee’s desire to cash-in through a multimillion-dollar whistleblower award.
Read our interview with ACC Board Member, Gary Cohen, on his best practices and techniques for using the talent around us, both in-house and outside, and using the best legal practices of others.
This article delves into a joint statement that was issued by the Federal Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and federal banking regulators, which clarified the due diligence obligations of banks under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), examining some of the provisions within the BSA.
This article provides expert insights into the rapid advancement of regulatory technology across the legal sector. RegTech stands for Regulatory Technology and its use can save your company time and money.
Briefing on investment protection and investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms in international agreements
Bob Feldman explores which boilerplate clauses are worth keeping in contracts.
Predicting consumer trends with social media is arguably very similar to predicting the movement of a swarm of locusts. If possible, how could this information affect your legal department?
This relatively short document responds to the increasingly frequent pleas made by practitioners for guidance on the ethical standards applicable to party representatives in international arbitration. But is it the solution everyone was hoping for?
In his column, Kenneth Cutshaw examines the value of insourcing Ediscovery for legal departments.
This article discusses the use of analytical tools in ethics and compliance governance. In the most sophisticated programs, compliance professionals may be presented with copious detail regarding corporate performance. Learn how to make the most of these well-intentioned systems.
This article discusses partnership agreements and the key items that are typically addressed in these agreements.
Large multinational corporations face complex challenges when trying to protect their businesses from competition. Many organizations are starting to require that all senior employees around the globe have two-year noncompete agreements. Is this a solution your organization is considering? A global panel of in-house and employment and benefits attorneys will discuss this scenario in an interactive, 90-minute program. The panelists will explore and discuss some of the essential questions that global employers must be asking their counsel: Is it possible or desirable to have a global noncompete? Is there a preferred duration? Does an employee need to be paid? What is a garden leave and what are the best terms to include? Are there other restrictive covenants allowed? You will be encouraged to offer your own scenarios and questions for comment.
This is a press release where Princeton Healthcare paid to settle a disability discrimination suit with EEOC.
The author discusses his experience becoming an in-house lawyer and no longer being surrounded by dozens of other legal professionals. He notes the upsides of this transition, like being considered an expert, as well as the downsides, which include missing the camaraderie of likeminded colleagues.
This article discusses U.S. litigation trends in 2013, and highlights noteworthy cases affecting the unconventional oil and gas industry.
This checklist lists action items, responsible parties, and allows for comments in helping implement a compliance program.
The author discusses his experience working for a specialty chemical company that went from a state or surplus revenue to declaring bankruptcy.
ACC Guide to Process Improvement
The following checklist represents a high-level overview of potential issues to guide an organization’s thinking about reopening most effectively while mitigating business and compliance risks. Reopening orders at the state and local levels can vary significantly, and planning should take those requirements into account.
A short discussion on the science of ethical decision making.
This is a sample promissory note for a Nevada based corporation.
In this interview with Michelle H. Gluck, EVP and CLO at LandAmerica, learn how she and her company took advantage of the housing crisis to better their business processes and practices.
A code of business conduct and ethics of a company with the vision to be the international world-class leader focused in passive electronic components, modules, sensors and sensor system technology; providing innovative solutions and relationships in a global marketplace. This code is a working document and a basic guideline.
As more companies realize the benefits of employing in-house counsel, the need for retention and recruitment of qualified attorneys becomes more important. Find out the many benefits of implementing a mentoring program in your legal department.
A sample class action settlement agreement and release between current and former employees, during a time period, and an employer. Provisions included are identity of the class, settlement considerations, claims administrator, notice to class members, enhanced compensation for named plaintiff, miscellaneous, etc.
In spite of the various immediate hardships caused by the economic recession that we're facing today, columnist Ronald Pol evaluates the possible positive long term rewards that may be reaped as a result.
This case deals with the issue of employer email policies. Additionally, the case states that employees cannot expect that their communications won't be monitored. This essentially negates the ability of the employee to argue that the privilege should apply to emails that were sent between him and his own personal lawyer.
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