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This is a sample consulting agreement between a Delaware corporation and its consultant.

The Minister of Natural Resources introduced legislation on Thursday, January 30, 2014 that would see important changes to Canada’s offshore oil and gas regime. The Energy Safety and Security Act (the Act) contains amendments to the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, along with the federal Accord Acts governing exploration and production offshore Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Two sample sets of company attire guidelines in bullet-point format.

The pandemic has made clear that job security, benefit coverage, and continuity are vital to employees. Learn more about what employees should be aware of regarding their benefits and how employers can better serve them.

This article identifies the industries on the rise in Africa’s emerging markets.

Details the requirements for attending director education programs in order to stay abreast of developments in corporate governance, the industry in which the Company practices and to maintain their responsibilities.

The Israeli legal structure is a hybrid of four principle systems: Ottoman law from the period of Turkish rule; British common law introduced during the period of the British Mandate (1917-1948); traditional Jewish law – Halachah; and legislation adopted by the Knesset, the national legislature, since the country’s establishment in 1948.

ACC Board Chair Iohann Le Frapper offers insights into how to prevent risk at your company.

This article gives tips on how to appropriately move on to a different job.

As in-house counsel struggle to do more with less, outsourcing is increasingly one tool we consider. And the range of options has grown in recent years. They often sound good, but how effective are they really? How can you make them work to suit your needs? In this program material, a panel shares their experience and insights on what works, what doesn't and how to make legal sourcing work for you.

Even in difficult financial times, training should remain a priority. Read this article from staffing professionals at Robert Half Legal on how to continue grooming your lawyers skills and keep them up to date.

Learn how US artificial intelligence regulation and policy may evolve in the wake of the US Supreme Court's 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine.

Checklist of issues to consider before signing a contract.

This checklist provides an outline of steps employers need to take when complying with the mandates under the Affordable Care Act.

China is experiencing a tremendous pace of change. The infrastructure and economy continue to grow rapidly -- as does the demand for legal services by companies. This article gives instructions on how to keep up.

In light of the economic woes currently plaguing the United States, read this article to gain insight into an optimistic perspective that may very well change the way that you and your coworkers view the trajectory of the recession as 2009 continues.

ACC President and CEO Veta Richardson shares her thoughts on the global nature of the profession.

A letter from ACC to the Massachusetts House and Senate advocating overriding Gov. Romney's veto of judicial pay raises.

An overview of issues related to the acquisition of a brand in an M&A deal. Focuses on issues in a post-acquisition context.

This article discusses how and when to use special committees in corporate governance matters and offers practical tips for dealing with the issues facing special committees, especially in interested fiduciary transactions.

LEADING PRACTICES IN COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AND RETENTION STRATEGIES FOR IN-HOUSE LAWYERS: What Companies are Doing

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in the Philippines and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

How do in-house counsel deal with ethically sensitive situations before they rise to a legal risk? Panelists will examine real-life ethical issues anonymously submitted by participants and examine ethical risks and possible solutions. Audience perspective and participation is welcome! While not limited to an examination of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, this session will discuss selected rules in the context of the scenarios presented such as MRPC 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information); 1.13 (Organization as Client); 4.1 (Truthfulness in Statements to Others).

2011 ACC Annual Meeting session materials which give an overview of legal project management. Includes tips re. scoping, budgeting, team planning, execution/management, and post-project reviews.

No, this isn’t a futuristic discussion of how technology will replace your staff (so tell the kids to go back to their homework - you can handle this one yourself). John H. Ogden, of Werner & Pfleiderer Corporation and Krupp USA Financial Services imparts his down-to-earth strategies for making a virtual department out of part-time attorneys, legal research firms, contract attorneys, networking, and retained counsel.

This program will address key issues in contract drafting, negotiation, execution and management. Such issues will include the role of counsel in the drafting process, drafting techniques with regard to recitals, definitions, primary and economic operating provisions, representations and warranties, and convenants and conditions. A discussion will also be held on how a legal department can become a better facilitator in the contracting process. It is expected that the presenters will include both inside and outside counsel, and the attendees will be provided with realistic examples from which to develop additional skills.

D&O insurance can play a critical role in funding bet-the-company litigation and protecting the company's directors and officers. Seemingly innocuous differences in policy wording can make a critical difference in determining whether coverage is in fact available when a claim is made. This session will address policy wording, which requires special attention when coverage is purchased, negotiating strategies with your proposed insurance carrier and key provisions, which may come into, play once a claim is made.

This article will summarizes the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence, explains the CFPB’s proposal and its legal basis, and outline steps companies can take to address the regulation before and after it goes into effect.
(Editor Note: CFPB enacted the final rule on July 10, 2017. On Oct. 17, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled the CFPB's funding mechanism was unconstitutional. On Nov. 14, 2022, the CFPB filed a writ of certiorari with the US Supreme Court requesting review of the decision in the 2022 term.)

Digitalization imposes, and almost automatically requires, the use of electronic signatures. An overview of the North American legal framework illustrates certain technicalities and misconceptions related to e-signatures.