The draft Finance Bill 2014 proposes a number of changes to the approval process for employee share schemes. The changes include the introduction of an electronic notification process and online annual return filing system and the replacement of the HMRC approval process by a self-certification regime. Enactment of the Bill is expected by summer 2014. The following article summarizing the impact of the Bill as currently proposed and the steps companies will need to take.
"Put it in writing." Those four words used to be sage advice to parties looking to ensure their legal rights. The advent of technology and the essential reliance on computers to conduct business have made the traditional battle of the forms notion almost obsolete. Today, thanks to shrinkwrap, clickwrap, and other electronic agreements, there are a myriad of ways to form a contract, and even more ways to modify it. In a nutshell, contract management has become much more difficult in the digital age.
The author provides an overview of employment practices liability insurance and a general guide to determine if EPLI makes sense for your client.
A survey report on the maturity of Information Governance programs in the legal department.
The European Union (EU) Directive on the security of network and information systems directive (NIS Directive) aims to bolster the security of Europe's critical infrastructure by imposing a minimum level of security for digital technologies, networks and services across all Member States. It also makes it compulsory for certain businesses and organisations to report significant cyber incidents.
This panel will provide an update on conducting business online and in the cloud. We will discuss the enforceability of online agreements, what you have to be careful of when conducting business online, and recent case law relating to online commerce. This panel will not discuss privacy or security issues relating to e-commerce.
In this short article, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals hands down its decision about the professional conduct violations of M. Adriana Koeck.
This sample form contains three clauses for use in connection with click-wrap and browse-wrap arrangements.
United Kingdom Website Privacy Policy
Social media have become a staple in the diet of the average Internet user. Companies have seized on the popularity of such websites as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to develop marketing platforms to promote products and services. However, there are risks that accompany such online branding. Learn about how to avoid potential legal nightmares.
Discusses corporate law department productivity including responding to the cost-cutting directive, productivity measures and reward systems, outside counsel, the question of make versus buy, and more.
This sample shows brewers what to use and the guidelines to follow when purchasing or placing advertising in magazines, television, radio, newspapers or digital media.
This article explains the process of determining which investments a firm should undertake. Examples of investments include buying a new piece of equipment, increasing advertising expenditure, increasing research and investment expenditures, or acquiring another firm.
This short resource provides an overview of the issues and obstacles that may arise when acquiring, selling, or renting out real estate in the Federal Republic of Germany.
This article addresses the aim of the advisor in a due diligence exercise not to stop the client from taking all risks. Rather, it is to assist the client to make an informed decision on whether to buy and, if so, on what terms.
Check out this 2014 Tabbie and International Crystal Clarion Award-winning article! Hiring managers often look for indicators that signal a person’s character and work ethic. Because people offer much information about themselves in online profiles, websites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter should be the perfect places for employers to turn for usable information. Be warned: When using social media to determine whether an individual should be hired (or fired), privacy and anti-discrimination laws may apply. This article offers a few guidelines on safe and effective ways to use the internet in employment decisions.
Learn about the joint statement of Ofcom and the CMA to develop coherent approaches to online safety and competition in the UK.
These guidelines will help you talk about your involvement with the corporation in an open and transparent way.
Cutting legal costs is still a high priority with many a CEO, and there's a new tool to do so: procurement analyst, or strategic sourcing professional. With novel ideas about the best vehicle(s) for buying professional services, their ideas that can either make CLOs uneasy or excited. Learn what strategic sourcing can do for your department's budget, before the CEO comes knocking with a sourcing consultant in tow.
Anti-cartel enforcement has evolved substantially in Europe in recent years and the EU Commission has consistently reaffirmed its position by punishing hard-core cartels and imposing record-level fines. Companies can manage cartel investigations by setting preventive internal checks and establishing an effective antitrust compliance policy and specific guidelines for employees. Are you ready for an unannounced dawn-raid inspection visit?
After detailed consultation over the past two years, ASX recently announced its new mFund Settlement Service (mFund), which enables investors to buy (ie apply for) or sell (ie redeem) units in unlisted registered managed investment schemes (funds) through ASX participants.
This article addresses how pharmaceutical companies take precautions against activist firms when using their shares as currency for an acquisition. These bans have gone largely unnoticed by the activist managers, who say shareholders may be harmed when a company limits who can buy its shares.
This sample provides ground rules for participating in online communications.
An overview of asset valuation, including asset based valuation, income based valuation, and market based valuation.
Use of social media and online marketing is becoming a mainstay in corporate communications. This resource outlines questions to consider when dealing with the ever-present world of social media marketing.
With over 2.55 billion people using websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, social media websites have become popular venues for many online marketing campaigns. With this QuickCounsel, learn more about the appropriate laws to consider when dealing with social media.
Learn about the Digital Markets Act that came into force on 1 November 2022 in the European Union, targeting unfair practices in the online platform economy.
This Top Ten outlines ten steps to fight against online defamation and restore your or your company's reputation after you or your company have been the victim of online anonymous defamation (US focus).
Sample abbreviated rules for advertisements on online banners, tv and radio, and print.
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