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In his latest column, Bjarne Tellmann advises in-house counsel to consider three rules before getting a technology upgrade.

Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz discusses the social dynamics of organizations that are teeming with corruption.

As keepers of the corporate conscience, in-house counsel are responsible for more than just advising clients on legal matters. They must also direct clients towards what is right and honorable. Read on for the author’s personal take on the responsibilities of corporate counsel.

From practicing mindfulness to celebrating women in corporate law, here are a few things you’ve missed from ACC events.

ACC letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales regarding changes in attorney-client privilege and work product policy.

This is a sample form of swing line note where the borrower is a Delaware based company.

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) have been gaining traction during the past 18 months, although more recently they have come under the spotlight for more negative reasons. Following high-profile litigation associated with certain de-SPAC deals and statements from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), many investors are now starting to question SPACs as an investment vehicle of choice.

Common Value-Based Fees; Most/least appropriate uses for each VBF; Typical friction points in negotiating & implementing VBFs; Common reasons VBFs do not produce desired results; and Tips on avoiding misses are addressed in this resource.

The Wyndam Worldwide Corporation law department's use of an extranet to facilitate communication wth outside counsel and manage legal matters is detailed in this Value Practice resource.

Read how the Office Depot law department implemented changes to fee and staffing arrangements in a variety of law areas to increase value.

This is a sample trademark license agreement, for rights to use trademarks in the United States in connection with the advertisement, promotion, manufacture and distribute of goods bearing the trademarks, and for the payment or royalties.

This is a sample "articles of incorporation" for the state of Virginia.

This is a sample exclusive license agreement.

International negotiations present unique challenges for negotiators dealing with counterparts from different cultural backgrounds. A common language and a shared understanding of negotiation ethics are integral to negotiating viable agreements. If a negotiator is dealing with different cultural backgrounds and different ideas of ethics during the course of negotiations, he or she must know how to acknowledge and respond effectively to the cultural norms and standards of ethical treatment and fairness of her or his counterparts at the bargaining table. This interactive panel of experienced cross-cultural negotiators will provide solutions that will enable you to analyze your negotiation situation, interpret signals during negotiations, cope with cultural differences, and successfully manage the international negotiation process to seal the deal.

What can you do after losing your in-house job? Below are tips for managing this difficult situation. It also includes steps to help you transition to a new role.

This guide by Latham & Watkins and KPMG is designed to provide a roadmap to help navigate the financial statement requirements of US federal securities laws.

This Top Ten deals with global concerns over money laundering and the factors which most impact the heads of Anti-Money Laundering.

This brief article (Top Ten) outlines the top ten metrics that legal departments should be tracking.

This Top Ten addresses Unitary Patent Protection in Europe and how it will be affected by Brexit.

Until the end of 2020, it was possible for anyone to make use of the so-called commercial register blockage pursuant to the Swiss Commercial Register Ordinance (hereinafter "CRO") to prevent an unwanted entry into the commercial register for 10 days, without going to court. With a revision to this in January 2021, this Quick Overview will explain how the rule change results in higher hurdles for temporary prevention of commercial register entries.

This Quick Overview addresses the toppling of corporate giants that occurred during the subprime mortgage crisis and subsequent recession, and how investors became increasingly wary of corporate leadership and how it might affect the value of their shares in the United States.

ACC author and member Rich Cohen discusses how in-house counsel can refocus their energy and efforts at the midpoint of their careers, to provide the best opportunity for a successful finish. In this Top Ten, Rich discusses how every career needs a periodic re-evaluation of things to do to ensure success, but the definition of success can change mid-career. Doing the same things in the same way will not get you any different result. It is never too late to change your career trajectory.

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor Forum, addresses how to deal with over-inclusive limitation of liability and warranty provisions.

This QuickCounsel discusses the ways legal department can engage and retain its young hires.

This brief article provides general guidance on the top ten terms to get right in a complex transaction.

A review of government contract bid protests, including considerations such as standing, forum selection, agency debriefings, filing trends, and success rates.

This sample form provides guidance for cloud based vendors, including negotiation tips with cloud providers and preparation for security questionnaires.

Except for Law No. 6729/79, which regulates the commercial concession between producers and distributors of land automotive vehicles, before 2002 there were no specific legal rules for distributorship agreements. This changed with the introduction of the Brazilian Civil Code. Read this article to learn more.