Swidler & Berlin, et al. v. U.S, U.S. S. Ct., 4/1/1998. This Amicus Brief argues in light of Federal Rule of Evidence 501's "reason and experience" an absolute, rather than qualified, posthumous privilege is necessary. Additionally, the court erred in applying the lax work-product standard for purely factual information to mental-impression work product, and allowed the disclosure of factual material in the lawyer's notes revealing his thoughts and legal strategies.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
Internal investigations may present the most “entity threatening” risk to the company and potential liability and pitfalls for in-house lawyers. Lawyers are not trained investigators and yet are often charged with difficult and sensitive investigations. This program will examine the potentially unmanageable and explosive aspect of the investigation: getting information from employees, what tactics do you use, and how do you deal with an employee who turns hostile.
What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?
Hopefully your company will never have to defend itself against a proxy contest brought on by a major activist shareholder. However, if you do find yourself drafting a settlement agreement for use in settling a proxy contest, refer to this article—which lists 10 elements that the agreement should contain—during its structuring.
This resource is an overview of dispute resolution practices in the Cayman Islands.
This a sample lease agreement from the United Kingdom.
This article provides topical and current insights from leading experts on the tax issues and opportunities in their respective jurisdictions.
This is a sample master consulting agreement.
Discuss the role of the in-house attorney as a privacy professional; Learn the valuable role the information security officer plays in developing and maintaining data privacy, and the importance of creating a cooperative relationship; Understand the legal and regulatory landscape of data privacy, specifically how it relates to the transfer of data across borders; Understand the interplay of cybersecurity and data privacy; discuss which components of the data protection umbrella are in the domain of the info security (tech) team, and which are the domain of the data privacy team (legal); and Learn to assess the risks of your current data privacy and information security protocols, and to address these risks using internal and external tools (e.g., ongoing internal controls, external audit and insurance).
"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"
Banner Health Amicus Brief
The Corporate & Securities Law Committee and the Employment & Labor Law Committee of the Association of Corporate Counsel ("ACC") are pleased to have this opportunity to provide comments on behalf of ACC with respect to the proposed amendments to the proxy statement executive compensation disclosure rules which the Securties and Exchange Commission (the Commission) published in the Federal Register on February 8, 2006.
In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investment in Hong Kong businesses and commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.
This is a sample services agreement between a vendor company and a non-profit.
This is a sample warehousing and fulfillment agreement.
Privacy law in Australia exists through a two- tiered system of legislation – Federal and State/Territory. The Federal legislation, the Privacy Act 1988 and the combination of its National Privacy Principles and Information Privacy Principles apply across the entire Australian jurisdiction. The States/Territories also have their own legislation, which apply both to public and private bodies, though the exact application differs between the two types of bodies. Read this article to learn more.
This is sample agreement between an artist and a purchaser who desires the creation of a work of art. It includes specifications for scope of work, date of delivery and ownership of the work.
Advanced Law Department Metrics: Contract Analytics and AI
Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decisions in three related appeals, two from the British Columbia Court of Appeal and one from the Quebec Court of Appeal, all dealing with the certification of price-fixing claims as class actions. This article reviews the issues addressed by the appeals and assesses their impact.
This is a sample workstation security policy.
A well-managed diverse legal department is likely to perform better in this changing environment because a diverse workforce enables the organisation to offer a wider range of resources, skills, ideas and energy to the business, providing a competitive edge and seizing the benefits of resourcing from a wider pool of talent. This session will give you an understanding of the importance of diversity and you will learn how creating a well-managed diverse legal team can help bring more innovation and increased performance and creative problem-solving derived from a greater blend of perspectives and opinions.
This guide offers 10 actionable strategies and resources to empower them. All data cited in this report is sourced from the 2024 Chief Legal Officers Survey.
This article reflects and incorporates by reference all of the guidance and implementation decisions made about Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) since the issuance of EPA's SEP Policy in 1998.
This is a sample lease agreement for the states of Nevada and California.
This article discusses the US Securities and Exchange Commission's rule implementing Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires listed companies to implement clawback policies to recover incentive-based compensation received by current or former executive officers in the event of certain financial restatements.
Getting Away from the Hourly Rate - Ready Set Go Part 4
A confidentiality agreement between a company and a potential buyer. In consideration of a possible transaction between the two, information concerning the company's business, financial condition, operations, and assets is furnished to the potential buyer. This agreement ensures such information remains confidential and is used for the sole purpose of a transaction between the two. This agreement must be signed by the potential buyer.
What are the options available to U.S. companies for providing legal services to overseas clients? Examine the advantages and disadvantages of the models currently in use to choose the right fit for your company.
Business process models ensure a unified purpose in a corporate function, assure consistent quality of service, and direct individuals in their day-to-day activities. This article presents a model for delivering legal services that meets both the corporate vision and the demands imposed by the legal system.
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