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ACC President Fred Krebs discusses measures to take to help companies during the economic downturn.

In this article, Hong Kong's developing drone regulations are discussed. Since the proliferation of inexpensive materials and applicable projects are skyrocketing, Hong Kong is reckoning with rapid advancement in this technology sector. This resource was produced in 2019.

A general overview of some of the nuances in the employment and labor law in Norway. The document delves into the legal framework, then touches on core areas (employment contracts, working conditions, etc.)

This article addresses investors who are pushing for more disclosure and enhanced sustainability reporting in shareholder proposals.

This article deals with legislation regarding tenure of pregnant employees on fixed term employment in Brazil.

It seems hard to believe that one
association could address the needs
of such a diverse group and yet, that’s
what ACC has been doing successfully
for the past 25 years. Our leadership provides a well-rounded view of the challenges facing in-house counsel and are dedicated to helping ACC address them. To do this, we’ve established four key strategic goals: (1) Globalization, (2) Career Path, (3) Advocacy, and (4) Communications.

This article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court decision that “clarified” and changed the religious accommodation standard under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act that employers and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have relied upon for more than 46 years.

This article provides answers to questions, when inside counsel represent corporate affiliates: (a) under what circumstances must they consider the propriety, under DR 5-105 and DR 5-108, of representing or continuing to represent those affiliates? (b) may a conflict between those affiliates be waived? (c) are there steps that can be taken in advance that will enhance the possibility that inside counsel may continue to represent some or all of the affiliates after a conflict arises?

Rather than mandating that board members become cybersecurity experts themselves, the well-established framework for public company governance demands that boards oversee effective processes to identify and mitigate cyber risks within a company.

A sample corporate integrity agreement between the OIG and an organization.

This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its executive related to the state of Delaware.

This is a sample guarantee agreement between a company and a financial institution.

Provides guidance on the intricacies of how employers in Europe must work with trade unions and works councils, including the role that these labor organizations play in business enterprises in Europe, and includes methods by which companies doing business in Europe-or contemplating starting operations in Europe-can best work with the unions and works councils in order to reach their goals.

This is a sample Bylaws form.

A sample statement of style for the drafting of contracts.

This article examines the unique key features of EC projects which are increasingly popular, and also sets out some special considerations that a developer may wish to take into account in developing EC sites.

This is an employment agreement between a company and its executive setting out the rights and responsibilities of both parties in the event of termination.<br />

This is a sample contract management policy for non-procurement contracts.

A sample letter for the retention of outside counsel.

This form addresses the issues that arise if arbitration clauses are left out of contracts and samples.

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 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 QuickCounsel will address the role of social media in adhering to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.

This Top Ten provides a checklist and guidance for the management of contracts, from negotiation to ongoing review of the business relationship.