An experienced panel of in-house counsel, savvy in the ways of internal politics, will discuss successful methods of law department integration, as well as softer skills in developing relationships within the business necessary for the integration of the legal department as a true business partner adding value. All legal departments face the pressures of lowering expenses as a “cost center” while rarely showing value in the traditional sense a business team is familiar with: revenue generation or “profit.” Panelists will share experiences and stories of success and failure, answer your questions and invite you to share your own stories.
This overview discusses Hong Kong’s less regulated employment laws compared to China and other jurisdictions.
DSAs provide co-licensees with a greater degree of security in the event of a decommissioning default. If a party to the DSA falls into financial difficulty, its security is called upon and the funds are held in a trust until the decommissioning is completed.
This sample or model is a very basic version of an agreement with, or charter for, a chapter or affiliate.
This is a sample employment and post-employment activities agreement.
Goal oriented decision making can sometimes lead to ethical pitfalls and failures. In this article, in-house counsel can learn some tips about how to avoid a narrow focus that can lead to untenable positions.
ACC Comments on Proposed Advisory Opinion in Scharrer v. Fundamental Administrative Services
An overview of the amended law regarding exempted Segregated Portfolio Companies (SPCs) in the Cayman Islands.
Like it or not, numbers matter. This is particularly true in workforce affairs. What numbers? Pay, demographics and performance ratings, to name just a few. Knowing your organization’s numbers—and when to look at them, how to interpret them and what to do with them—can help you guide your organization proactively through events ranging from the routine administration of compensation and benefits to the most extraordinary corporate transaction. This session will cover best practices, including proactive pay equity studies, adverse impact analyses related to reorganizations and reductions in force, hiring and other employment actions. It also will highlight the latest statistical issues in litigation.
This is a Quick Overview of whether employment laws allow flexibility as it relates to burned-out employees and time-off.
This Wisdom of the Crowd addresses policies regarding the use of Open Source Software. Includes guidance on managing open source software use and open source software audits.
For middle market companies with small in-house staffs, eDiscovery missteps can be costly and damaging. This QuickCounsel shows middle market companies how to understand and properly implement legal holds.
This brief article highlights the top ten legal and practical issues that practitioners should consider when dealing with qualified retirement plans in mergers and acquisitions in the United States.
Review relevant Canadian rules of professional conduct and discuss global privilege rules comparatively, highlighting practical challenges facing corporate counsel such as providing legal advice, and handling legal communications that span jurisdictions, Finally, receive guidance on how to manage your legal team in light of jurisdictional differences.
This is a sample landlord building lease.
This is a sample notice to employees explaining how medical information about them may be used.
This list contains limited examples and portions of important vendor clauses. It serves as a starting point for ongoing discussion of the business deal and agreement.
This is a sample expatriate assignment agreement between a US company and an employee, including clauses pertaining to expatriation such as salary, employee benefits, mobility premium, housing and utilities allowance, goods and services allowance, language training allowance, furnishings and appliances allowance, pre-move trip allowance, household goods transportation and storage expenses, relocation travel expenses, relocation allowance, temporary housing, vacation, home leave air fare reimbursement, repatriation, immigration/visa assistance, will preparation, compensation leave, tax equalization, and tax preparation. This sample is in connection with the context of an employment agreement.
An English translation of a trademark licensing agreement between two Chinese companies.
What statutory requirements exist for keeping the enclosed indoors safe from the haze pollution, and in particular the particulate pollutants that make up the dominant component of such pollution in Singapore?
This is a sample notice of HIPAA privacy practice.
Instruction on fee structure options with practical application through business case analysis using real-life corporate/transactional scenarios. Faculty will focus on providing viable solutions for small law departments - examining both value practices developed by small departments and large department policies that are scalable for smaller departments.
ACC - OECD Consultation Paper 11.11.16
This is a sample trademark license agreement specifically for China.
This is a sample consulting agreement where the consultant agrees to have regular consultations with company management.
This is a sample escrow agreement which involves an estate sale of real property.
United States, sample contract
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