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A review of the Mexican Department of Labor and Social Welfare's publishing of rules outlining an employer’s obligation to develop and implement detailed employee training
programs that will foster productivity.

Global corporations face a host of challenges when doing business abroad. Among them is whether to agree to submit a dispute to an international arbitral tribunal or to consent to the jurisdiction of a foreign court. Once these decisions are made, however, how are the resulting rulings enforced? Discover the unique challenges associated with transnational enforcement of a valid award issued by a court or an agreed-upon arbitral tribunal and how to effectively resist transnational enforcement of a fraudulent or deficient judgment.

Sustainability has created pressure on suppliers to adhere to strict codes of conduct and include assurances that sellers meet new standards and adhere to new processes. From the point of view of both buyers and sellers, this panel will discuss non-governmental organization (NGO) impacts on business, regulation by retail (“If you want to sell to me, agree to my terms/code of conduct”), vendor management, questionnaires, representations and warranties in contract, change terms of purchase orders, corporate codes of conduct, hazardous or other materials/chemicals in products, NGO engagement and other tricks and tips to navigate this increasingly complex landscape.

This is a presentation on considerations at the contract drafting stage, the Dispute Resolution clause, the start of the dispute - arbitration, enforcement of the final arbitral award, etc.

Founding member and Vice President of ACC’s Québec Chapter, Marie-Christine Brochu’s discusses the years of experience that have enhanced her negotiation expertise.

An overview of some of the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges in standardizing employment contracts across jurisdictions.

This is a sample services agreement between a company and consultant.

This is a sample policy against unlawful harassment and discrimination policy.<br />

This is a sample non-compete agreement between a corporation and its employee.

During the Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, over 350 leaders and guests joined ACC as it presented the 2017 Outstanding Chapter Achievement Awards and the Committee of the Year Awards.

Ethics for in-house counsel 2016 - presentation held in Sydney on 6 December 2016.

Simplifying legals, identifying and reducing inefficiency in legal processes using lean theory - presentation held in Brisbane 13 July 2017.

Finding and keeping skilled and enthusiastic in-house counsel for your legal department can be difficult. Career paths are ever-changing and the skills your company might need evolve as well. In this article, learn how to develop connections within the legal world to cultivate and keep top talent.

A federal district court rules on a case based on the contractual language used in the agreement between the two parties.

The concept of collecting legal team data is increasingly capturing the attention of General Counsel. In this article, learn some steps you and your team can take in order to use data to improve your performance.

This is a sample consulting agreement where the company shall own all right, title and interest relating to any and all inventions.

This Value Practice Resource describes how Squire Sanders challenges its attorneys to remedy disconnects between costs for outside legal services and value the client receives.

Basic steps for building your digital precedent library.

This is a sample letter of intent with deposit template.

This is a sample compliance focused exit interview questionnaire.

An article discussing the 'unbundling' of tasks in a legal department and how to assure that said tasks are assigned to the right source.

Are you bringing your in-house A-game for defending class actions? A good offense to managing and litigating class actions, especially high-profile class actions, includes the effective use of motion practice, limiting the scope of liability, and, ultimately defeating class certification. A panel of experts will discuss these and other strategic decisions such as choice-of-law arguments; developing a robust factual record to support motions for summary judgment and strengthen expert reports; prosecuting and defending Daubert motions targeting class experts; and advancing constitutional and due process arguments against certification. Lastly, faculty will reveal tips for developing a “secret weapon” communication strategy that advances your business objectives and aims to minimize the potentially harmful adverse effect litigation may have on the corporate brand.