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In this article, we consider some key aspects of the executive employment relationship and the legal considerations which may affect the drafting of contracts of employment for executive-level employees.

A sample letter of intent regarding the purchase of stock.

This is a sample software license and services agreement.

An adjudicator’s obligation to comply with the rules of natural justice is affected by the nature of the process to which the rules apply. Read this article to learn more.

This memorandum briefly sets out the rules which apply to counterparties categorised under EMIR as "non financial counterparties" ("NFC"). It is not however designed to describe in detail the clearing mechanics or the consequences on daily valuation at market price and thus of potential margin calls.

This is a sample promissory note for a Nevada based corporation.

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) teamed with John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, one of the longest-standing corporate governance centers in academia and globally recognized thought leader in the corporate governance field, interviewed Kenneth C. Frazier, president and CEO of Merck & Co., Inc., on leadership, corporate culture, and the evolving role of the general counsel.

During the interview with ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson and Ann C. Mulé, associate director of the Weinberg Center, Frazier discussed his views on the role of the general counsel as an invaluable asset to corporate leadership. He touched upon how to build leadership credibility with the C-suite, board of directors, and within the wider legal community, as well as offered his thoughts on key governance issues.

In this column, the author discusses to what extent counsel can advice a client who plans to meet with the opposing party.

In this article, the skills and expertise need to succeed as a 21st century General Counsel (GC) as are examined.

The Competition Act ("CA") is federal legislation of general
application related to all aspects of competition law in Canada, including merger review. The CA sets out the relevant monetary and (where applicable) shareholding thresholds that trigger a pre-
merger notification requirement. The CA also allows the Commissioner of Competition (the "Commissioner") to challenge a transaction if she believes it raises substantive competition issues, whether or not there is a pre-merger notification
requirement.

These guidelines set forth the policies and procedures governing the relationship between inside and outside counsel.

Ready to switch to paying for results, not effort (and certainly not hours?). Learn what value-based fees really are (and are not)

This is a sample letter of agreement between a hotel and organization.

A panel of experts will discuss the contract clauses that most often cause disputes, even if the disputes are not over large dollar amounts. These disputes can occur for a variety of reasons, such as ambiguity in the contract language, or a requirement for the business to make exceptions to how it normally operates. The panel will provide a list of clauses that often create contract disputes or misunderstandings, and offer guidance on how to use the negotiation stage to avoid future disputes. The panel will also discuss strategies for working with internal clients to make sure the contract's requirements are realistic and complied with by all parties.

This is a sample independent contractor services agreement.

This guide provides resources for directors of new public companies.

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

This is a sample HIPAA policy.

This is a sample confidential information and invention assignment agreement between the company and its consultant.

This article explains that depending on how you handled the document production, inadvertently produced documents may retain their privileged status after disclosure. Also, depending on how obvious their privileged nature is, opposing counsel may have an ethical obligation to refrain from using them until a court finds a waiver has occurred.

This is sample operating agreement between members of a Delaware limited liability company (LLC).

This is a sample non-compete agreement between a company and stockholder.

This is an excerpt from Heineman’s published book, The Inside Counsel Revolution: Resolving the Partner-Guardian Tension.

This article briefly analyses the main features of the the United Arab Emirates competition law, the Implementing Regulations and the Thresholds Regulations.

This is a sample group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in the agreement on a tentative basis.

This sample is a checklist for Family and Medical Leave Act Administration and Audits.

GCs have a great opportunity to evolve their roles into that of a "lawyer-statesman." Learn to lead with concern about both private good and public interest.