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This article outlines some of the rules which govern the screening process by which the Australian government considers foreign investment proposals, which they do on a case-by-case basis to determine whether a particular proposal in contrary to Australia’s national interests (or national security). 

Motion of Association of Corporate Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in support of Citco Bank Nederland N.V. Dublin Branch's petition for a writ of mandamus.

This informative due diligence checklist provides a suggested process for gathering information, verifying facts and assessing risks associated with IP assets in a transaction.

This publication has been prepared to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in doing business in the Cayman Islands.

This guide sets out the salient rules and regulations for agreeing and enforcing employment non-competition clauses in each jurisdiction.

This case law seeks a reversal ofthe singular, unprecedented, split decision issued by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("TTAB" or "Board"), which ordered the cancellation ofsix federal trademark registrations containing the word "Redskins," as used in connection with the Washington, D.C. professional football team, on the ground that these trademarks "may disparage" Native Americans.

You have word plaintiff's counsel has engaged in unethical conduct. Can you report this to the disciplinary authories? Are you required to do so? Learn a little more about Rule 8.3 and 1.6 and become better informed about the proper steps to take in similar circumstances.

In this article, learn how the Government of Canada is pursuing a consumer-focused agenda that includes more vigorous enforcement of Canada’s anti-cartel laws.

This article discusses the 17 March 2014 sanctions imposed on certain Russian nationals by the European Union and how these can impact business with corporations related to the affected individuals.

This program material discusses key factors for sequencing legal ops initiatives, along with real-world examples, and provides practical insight for sequencing your own initiatives.

Learn how to conduct a compliance investigation; understand the importance of having a formal investigations protocol in place; discuss the various roles in-house counsel may be called upon to play during a corporate crisis as a result of an investigation; and discuss FAQs and common lessons learned during compliance investigations.

You only have 10 minutes to review a contract. What terms should you be sure to review, and what drafting errors should you look for and consider correcting? This program will highlight the critical topics on which lawyers should laser their focus.

Association of Corporate Counsel supports legislation to restore companies’ right to employ qualified lawyers in order to increase economic activity in the United States Virgin Islands

This is a sample non-disclosure and restrictive covenant agreement between a company and its employee.

This is a sample anti-bribery and corruption policy for companies in the UK.

This short article offers small law departments five tips to efficiently manage your portfolio of pan-European law firms.

These rules of dispute resolution in toxic tort cases set guidelines that cover the initiation of procedure, settlement counsel, preliminary conference, science adviser, further conferences, mini-trial proceedings, confidentiality, costs, consent of parties, and conflicts of interest.

This case law deals with a male employee who was passed over for promotion in favor of a female employee.

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

This is a sample employment agreement where the company is promoting the employee to Chief Executive Officer.

This quick reference provides you with a general overview of some of the nuances in the employment and labor law realm as it pertains to Spain. The document delves into the legal framework and then touches on core areas (employment contracts, working conditions, etc.) that you need to be mindful of.

This is a sample parent guarantee agreement between a parent guarantor and a trustee guarantee.