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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.

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.

A sample policy and procedure for outlining a company's compliance program

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 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 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.

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.