An article encouraging the development of mentor relationships. Includes recommendations for mentees, recommendations for mentors, and recommendations for legal employers.
Providing insight that will assist inside counsel and far-sighted outside counsel navigate the issues surrounding alternatives to the billable hour.
Learn how US banking regulations and policy may change in the wake of the US Supreme Court's 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine, as well as takeaways for your organization.
The Movers and Shakers in November 2007
This collection of survey data is based on respondents to several ACC surveys, including the 2011 ACC/Corpedia Benchmarking Survey on Compliance Programs and Risk Assessments.
Respondents to ACC’s 2013 Chief Legal Officers Survey and 2011 ACC/Corpedia Benchmarking Survey on Compliance Programs and Risk Assessments offer their take on the impact of social media and what compliance and ethics risk areas are a high priority.
Respondents to several surveys, including ACC’s Chief Legal Officers (CLO) 2013 Survey – Canada and the 2011 ACC/Corpedia Benchmarking Survey on Compliance Programs and Risk Assessments, discuss ethics training, measuring success and containing legal costs. <br />
This checklist presents key considerations for preparing and responding to environmental disasters.
Panel discussion on the potential legal impact of an exit by one or more EU Member States and steps in-house counsel can take to future-proof legal documents.
A review of recent changes in Brazil related to thin capitalization, which apply to money borrowed by a Brazilian company from a foreign related party. Thin capitalization allows the borrowing party to pay interest to the related party lender instead of paying dividends.
The expectations on Legal teams have changed dramatically over the last decade. From protecting reputation and delivering meaningful compliance programmes through to creating competitive advantage and driving efficiency through innovation. How can legal leaders create the dynamic for their teams to deliver across such a challenging landscape. Our panelists will discuss a range of experience that can deliver lasting strategic benefits and influence cultural change.
Anti-cartel enforcement has evolved substantially in Europe in recent years and the EU Commission has consistently reaffirmed its position by punishing hard-core cartels and imposing record-level fines. Companies can manage cartel investigations by setting preventive internal checks and establishing an effective antitrust compliance policy and specific guidelines for employees. Are you ready for an unannounced dawn-raid inspection visit?
This quick reference provides a list of employer obligations under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Data Breach Notification - presentation held in Sydney 7 June 2017.
Commercial Contract Series - presentation held in Melbourne 14 June 2017.
Respondents to several surveys, including the 2013 Chief Legal Officer Survey and the 2011 ACC/Corpedia Benchmarking Survey on Compliance Programs and Risk Assessments, report on pro bono programs and anonymous reporting systems.
This report summarizes the discussions among in-house counsel and leading experts at the 2016 Lex Mundi Emerging Africa Conference in Cape Town in March 2016. The wide range of topics discussed included underlying growth drivers and investment trends, implementing growth strategies in line with local development objectives, changing regulatory frameworks and structuring of transactions to satisfy broad stakeholder interests and public concerns.
This article provides a clear and comprehensive analysis of the key issues relating to private equity fundraising and deal-doing on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis in Switzerland.
A sample scenario regarding expansion into international markets, including different scenes and questions to consider in this situation.
Remote work and flexible schedules have burgeoned with the spread of COVID-19 and are likely here to stay. Compliance issues such as the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification affect all companies (regardless of whether they sponsor foreign nationals), and because of COVID-19 the relevant agencies have modified those processes.
This is a sample indemnification agreement, under which the seller of a product agrees to indemnify the purchaser against third-party claims in connection with the merchandise, such as claims of copyright infringement. The sample is governed by the laws of California.
Charter for a company's disclosure committee. Includes the purpose, composition, meetings, and duties and responsibilities of the committee.
This article outlines what trade secret protection is, why you might choose it instead of a patent, and how to implement it.
Tired of the debate? Sorry, this issue isn’t going away. Here’s a snapshot of the spirited discussion multidisciplinary practice that brought together the major players at ACCA’s 1999 Annual Meeting.
Textron II ACC Amicus Brief filed in the First Circuit United States Court of Appeals. This brief argues: the work product doctrine historically protects analysis of litigation risks, as opposed to the facts underlying litigation; dual purpose documents inherently reflecting the anticipation of litigation are protected under Maine and established law; the exception for documents created in the ordinary course of business does not apply to the workpapers; the IRS is wrong to suggest that the substance of the workpapers is irrelevant to an analysis of the work product doctrine; the IRS's desire to simplify its investigations does not trump the work product doctrine. Additionally, an argument is made Textron did not waive work product protection.
This article discusses the Hong Kong Competition Commission's announcement of its intention to issue a Block Exemption Order in relation to certain agreements between liner shippers.
This article speaks to improve Boards’ gender diversity by refining succession processes.
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