Discusses one of the most important findings of the 2007 National Business Ethics Survey: that installation of a comprehensive ethics and compliance program alone is not sufficient to substantially improve performance.
Summary of the McNulty Memo and its effect on attorney-client privilege.
ACCA's comments to the ABA's Task Force on Corporate Responsibility supporting the Task Force?s Final Report and Recommendations to the ABA House of Delegates, Report Nos. 119A, 119B, and 119C.
Find out what steps the federal government is taking in response to the Supreme Court overturning the right to an abortion in the Dobbs decision.
This resource was originally published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP on July 12, 2022.
This checklist highlights some steps we have been helping companies take so that they can be better prepared in the event that a significant incident occurs.
This article looks at how Big Tech is taking the initiative to set out its own vision. With companies like Microsoft published their 10 fairness principles, Australia’s homegrown global tech player, Atlassian, has also published their ‘8 principles for sound tech policy’; the article examines and provides insight into the 8 principles.
Howrey's Client Financial Management Group, staffed by M.B.A. managers from various industries, serves to ensure sound financial management in delivery of legal services. See details in this Value Practice piece.
This article looks at how in-house counsel might leverage the capabilities of their in-house Sourcing & Procurement organization by working closely with them.
Without a doubt, implementing a successful legal project management (LPM) program is no easy feat. LPM can include various responsibilities, such as coordination, planning, monitoring and issue escalation on matters. But as with every emerging practice, LPM brings myths: “LPM is too complex and interferes with the legal aspects of the matter;” “Finding the right fit for this role is impossible;” and “In-house lawyers will never adapt to LPM.” These myths and other challenges cause some law departments and law firms to quit LPM before they even get started. Hear firsthand how some pioneers—in-house counsel at varying levels—debunked the myths around LPM and developed practical strategies for making it work within their environments.
Join a panel of experts with experience across the globe for a discussion regarding the framework for thinking about global collective redundancies/reductions in force. This panel will discuss myriad issues within a global workforce reduction including applicable law, limitations on selections, procedural prerequisites, notification and severance requirements, and consequences of mistakes.
Exposing Legal Project Management Myths: The Truth Behind What Works and What Doesn’t
When would it be considered unethical for an attorney to enlist the aid of an undercover investigator? Learn what is and is not considered ethical conduct in this situation.
A motion for leave to file an animus brief and an attached brief reviewing the development of Ohio law relating to the appointment of salaried attorneys to defend insured and whether that constitutes corporate unauthorized practice of law.
This whitepaper provides an overview of the most important provisions of the NIS2 Directive, also known as the new version of the Network and Information Security Directive. NIS2 is a European directive aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in the European Union (EU).
The worldwide economic distress caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has certainly not spared the GCC region. In this article, deals with the repercussions of the pandemics impact on the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and how new laws provide for a process in which the injection of new capital via strategic investment.
This presentation will walk you through some rules and scenarios regarding the management of employees under the ADA.
The introduction of health care reform under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) continues with full implementation of many of the requirements that were delayed until 2015. Make sure that you are aware of how these changes affect your business. Our panel of experts with depth of experience advising employers, health plans and providers will help you navigate the latest issues in health reform such as the Employer Shared Responsibility Payment (ESRP), how the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) marketplace operates, reporting and compliance requirements, tax credits and subsidies. They will discuss lessons learned in 2014 that can help the insurance industry, employers and businesses prepare for 2015 requirements.
This article is about cross-cultural management.
A case study on joint ventures in Africa. This resource includes a chart to help align discussion of potential issues and organize thoughts and questions.
This is a sample of a records management process.
In Ust-Kamenogorsk Hydropower Plant JSC -v- AES Ust-Kamenogorsk Hydropower Plant LLP the UK Supreme Court confirmed that the English courts have the power to restrain non-European proceedings brought in violation of an arbitration agreement, even where no arbitration has been commenced or is contemplated. The decision is another example of the English courts' support of the arbitration process.
Courtroom and trial technology are evolving at an incredible pace, providing trial attorneys with more tools and gadgets than ever before. This checklist provides information for attorneys and what they should keep the following in mind when picking a jury.
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 is a sample HIPAA policy.
The common law and civil law systems are two fundamentally different approaches to the legal process. In civil law, the main principles and rules are contained in codes, with case law being only a secondary source. In the common law system, the law has been predominantly created by judicial decisions, with precedents being a binding force. Under the pressure of globalisation, common law and civil law have displayed an interesting convergence in a number of legal issues. In this session we will review the key differences and similarities of both legal systems.
This article will highlight some key issues of the new Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) regime you need to be aware of. In this article, we look at some of the hidden complexities in the new regime.
New laws in the People’s Republic of China – which went into effect on 1 January 2021 – have completely revamped the rules pertaining to the succession of the deceased’s assets into a more organized system. The new policies, which have replaced laws in place since 1985, provide more guidelines and structure regarding appointing estate administrators and their scope of power.
This article outlines several essential skills that general counsel and other legal team leaders should possess in order to aid them in making difficult challenges that will help their company minimize risks and withstand other future challenges.
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