This form addresses the issues that arise if arbitration clauses are left out of contracts and samples.
Appendix B to the 2012 Corporate Counsel University Session 700- Adding Value: Strategic Planning and Demonstrating Success. It contains a template for business plan creation.
Since the Spring of 2020, employers have faced enormous practical and legal challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of navigating the practical realities of the evolving public health emergency and related regulatory guidance, employers have had to affirmatively respond to shifting legal obligations and balance human resources considerations. Employers must continue to monitor the public health and legal landscape, as well as related HR considerations.
Testimony of Kenneth E. Bunge, ESQ. on behalf of Association of Corporate counsel-Connecticut and Fairfield Chapters.
Five tips to help in-house counsel fit their legal department into the larger corporate strategy and strategize accordingly. Includes financial management and technology adoption tips.
An agreement providing for the delivery of services between Japanese and American corporations. Provides for term of agreement, service fees, relationship of the parties, breach or default, risk and liability, confidentiality, prohibition of assignments, and other general considerations.
This article focuses on changes issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), pertaining to the requirements to report any breaches that should be reported to ASIC. The article also provides an overview of the changes, as well as comments for key takeaways.
This is a sample timetable for actions under TSCA.
This article addresses those who are novices to the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts (“UNIDROIT Principles”) or skeptics to using a different legal regime than (i) their home law or (ii), if they cannot impose their home law, to using something else than a ‘neutral’ state law such as English or Swiss national law.
This is a sample strategic alliance agreement between a company and its consultant.
This is a checklist of the ten things you should know about debunking EU data protection reform.
The author discusses the main points from the recent ABA panel discussion, entitled "The Ins and Outs of Contracting Out Legal Work."
This checklist provides some guidance if you find an employees social media posts become an issue.
A UAL Corporation committee charter with the following sections: purpose, membership, authority and responsibilities, and structure and operations.
This newsletter is published by the law firm Venable LLP. It is not intended to provide legal advice or opinion. Such advice may only be given when related to specific fact situations that Venable has accepted an engagement as counsel to address.
This panel will provide an overview of the issues practitioners should be aware of and investigate as part of the due diligence process in a mergers and acquisition transaction. Take home practical information on identifying and mitigating the risks associated with the acquisition of real estate. Topics to be covered include how to evaluate leases that may be acquired in connection with a transaction and particular provisions to be aware of; environmental issues and the potential exposure resulting from them; subleases; the effect of lis pendens and other liens — and liabilities –– that can result from real estate, as well as strategies for addressing them.
A form that requires specific officers of a company to acknowledge in writing their adherence to the Financial Code of Ethics. Includes provisions that lay out the ethical responsibilities of the officers.
Members debate the question: How are bonuses structured for GCs and legal departments, and what metrics are currently being used? Responses indicate that there is no real consistency regarding how bonuses are structured.
In this article, the author offers advice on how to avoid distraction and channel positive encouragement in order to endure career lows.
As the LPO industry continues to grow, it has generally followed a business model rather than a traditional law firm model. Learn how corporate endorsements are helping to promote the LPO model.
Learn with this list of agility tips that corporate legal departments can use for both big and small projects.
An article explaining the concept of an "Exempted Company" in Cayman Island corporate law. An "Exempted Company" is one whose objects are to be carried out mainly outside the Islands. Includes an introduction to the concept and information on how to incorporate.
The Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China is formulated on the basis of the Constitution and in the light of the experience and actual conditions of our country in the trial of civil cases.
This article deals with cross-border financial services investigations and gives an overview of the answers across 11 key jurisdictions, and seeks to assist firms in navigating the differing regimes.
Amicus Brief ISO Texas Windstorm 10.11.18
This guide provides an overview of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure obligations within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
During M&A transactions, the needs and concerns of the acquired company’s management team are often overlooked, causing discontent and slowing down the process. This article explains how the engagement of attorneys during the sale can keep things moving, and provides examples that the seller, buyer, and key executives should consider in order to keep everyone happy during the process.
IP and Innovation - presentation held in Melbourne 23 May 2017.
This article details the recommendations proposed by the task force and how they represent significant modifications to the Model Rules on issues that will have a substantial effect on corporate lawyers
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