John James Audubon shot and killed birds (which he then ate to avoid waste) so he could better portray avian species in accurate detail. Mimicking Audubon's experience, we can learn a lot about contracts by studying the dead ones, although eating them is out of the question.
What can the brilliant Rocky Horror Picture Show (20th Century Fox, 1975) teach you about ediscovery? Read Phil Strauss’ article to find out.
This article highlights a recent case handled by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan for which the decision was made that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) governed. This instance demonstrating that American lawyers should not merely opt out of the CISG but consider it more carefully.
The design and operational failures of the federal insurance exchange and comparable failures of a number of state exchanges will generate contract disputes and litigations. Read on for more information.
This article describes the important to identify and understand the barriers and obstacles to the development and exploitation regarding the sustainable and organized use of Brazil's genetic resources.
This article deals with significant subjects of tax litigation in Switzerland.
Since 1 January 2013 much heavier penalties have been in force for violations of the Foreign Nationals Employment Act [1] The fine for employing illegal workers has been raised by 50%, from €8,000 to €12,000 per employee. Businesses that commit repeated violations face closure for up to three months. The Cabinet also wants to tighten the conditions under which non-EU nationals can work legally in the Netherlands and submitted an amendment proposal for the Wav to the House of Representatives for this purpose last year.
So, what’s in store for the legal profession? Most notably, our research shows that clients are driving change for the foreseeable future. They want more accessible, efficient and value-driven legal services. In turn, these requirements are resulting in a transformation of the profession. Read on to learn how law office management will evolve in the next few years.
Which scenarios should a company investigate and which should it ignore? Who should conduct the investigation? What should the goals be? How should interviews be conducted? This evaluation is a mix of practical and legal considerations. The session will analyse the numerous aspects to be taken into account when facing an alleged violation of internal policies or local law.
This is a sample non-compete agreement between a corporation and its employee.
This is a sample general conveyance, bill of sale and assignment agreement.
Law departments across the globe will need to manage a number of issues in order
to successfully navigate the challenges they face today and in the future.
A list of ACC legal resources related to each session presented at the Risk Management Track of the Mini MBA Business Education course held at Boston University.
This is a sample form of promissory note.
This is an outline for effective crisis management planning.
Bob Feldman discusses indemnification, Article 2 of the U.C.C. and possible changes in the coverage of the code.
Emotional intelligence is the ability to read, understand, and react appropriately to the emotions of others. And it can be measured quite accurately as EIQ, or the Emotional Intelligence Quotient. Emotionally intelligent people succeed because we relate to them as one of our own.
A business school education does not necessarily prepare you to be managerially efficient. Here are a few simple tips to help improve your management style.
Discusses how to find the right outside foreign counsel to handle problems such as products your vice president sold into Denmark, Argentina, and Taiwan are defective or a tanker unloading your chemicals just spilled some in a harbor in Zaire.
In her latest Lead the Way column, Whitnie Wiley discusses the fears we encounter along the journey of leadership.
As virtual and augmented reality applications become more intertwined in mainstream society, Tech Toolbox Columnist Gregory Stern waxes poetic about how these developments will impact the legal world.
If there is any advice that cannot be overemphasized, it is the importance of leading on an individual basis, dealing with people where and as they are, as opposed to relying on some “flavor of the month” theory you may have read about.
The author takes stock of how she came to establish a foundation and a roof in her personal and professional lives. She muses how the “Esq.” title suffixed to her name used to make her feel like an impostor, but now she reviews an NDA as easily as she brushes her teeth.
The author discusses what raising his kids taught him about managing a small law department.
Gregory Stern (corporate compliance counsel, ACE group) takes the helm in the Tech Toolbox column. We thank Casey Flaherty for his laudable contributions to the column.
The author reminisces on childhood magic tricks and how that relates to implied warranties (and the "magic" words to block such warranties) in commercial transactions.
How far is it prudent for the in-house business generalist to go in negotiating IP contracts? John Ross works to evaluate and find an answer this pressing and relevant query.
Chinese corporate culture may seem quite different than what you are accustomed to. Don't let those differences affect the course of your negotiations.
ACC Docket interviews Director of Compliance and Ethics of McLane Company, Inc. Kate Arthur.
Successful leadership is less about secret characteristics and more about relationships and vision. Although this formula is simple, putting it into practice can be difficult. This article offers tips on how a leader can build interpersonal bonds and motivate a team to accomplish its goals.
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