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PCLM Group, Inc. v. David Drexler, Brief of ACC, Cal. Ct. App., 10/1998. This brief discusses the right of corporate clients to choose counsel of their own choice to represent them. The corporate client's decision process to "make or buy" legal services is illustrative of the fact the cost of legal services rendered by in-house counsel to a corporate client are real and expenses incurred by corporations for their in-house legal services are not only significant, but are compensable by a court. Law firm costs and law department costs are not very different and in fact, they only differ in that the former bills/profits from its costs and the latter absorbs/expenses it's costs. Additionally, it is appropriate to award fees to in-house counsel by the same standard that outside counsel fee awards are compensated and equal pay for equal work is an equitable and reasonable standard. The award of a reasonable, market-price fee to a client using in-house counsel is not barratry, fee-sharing, unauthorized practice, or the inappropriate practice of law by a corporation.

Panelists will address their efforts in battling counterfeiters and pirates — both online and offline, domestic and international — and the key resources and relationships to a successful global anti-counterfeiting program. The panelists will also address other areas relating to piracy and counterfeiting, such as efforts to support your business in transforming piracy into revenue.

Questions that will be considered during this program: What are the risks associated with apps? What does the technology permit? What data can you collect? What rules govern terms of use and privacy policy? What are the current trends? What do the Google and Apple developer agreements say, and how do they affect what you do? Are these agreements negotiable? Does Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) apply? What if you allow in-app purchasing? Will you be doing any location tracking?

This piece provides invaluable insight and advice into the steps one should take in order to prevent online scams, hacks and identity/financial theft. It highlights an overview of the right safety strategies to take, which focus namely on verifying the identities of people being interacted with and confirming the authenticity of e-mails and transfer requests.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020. If your business has a website accessible to California residents, you will be affected by CCPA. In this Quick Overview, in-house will learn the basics of CCPA, how it will affect their businesses and what they can do to prepare.

This letter brief filed with the US Court of Appeals- 9th Circuit on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and ACC as amicus curiae supports the petitioner's request for a rehearing en banc. Among the issues for consideration is the issue of whether and to what extent the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), or any other governmental entity, can actively conceal from an individual whom it is investigating the existence of a parallel criminal investigation.

This North American energy company decided that innovation was needed to be nimbler in the delivery of jurisdictional licensing opinions to its engineers. TC Energy engaged (past Champion) Shook, Hardy & Bacon to design a secure, scalable, easy-to-use online tool that is accessible around-the-clock.

Companies using third-party websites to promote growth enjoy many benefits: cheap, effective exposure; real-time consumer feedback and interaction; and relevancy in a changing market. there are risks, however, when marketing to social networks. Avoid the pitfalls and understand the legal issues lurking behind the walls and tweets.

Would you like to move up, either within your current company or at another company? Maybe become a senior lawyer at a large organization or a general counsel of an any-size corporation? You work hard and charting your advancement is always on your to-do list, but somehow it always stays at the bottom, thanks to company meetings and more. This panel of career specialists will discuss meaningful ways for you to approach advancement in the in-house profession and show you ways to build your skill set so that when the next big position comes along, your resume and you will get in the door.

A list of resources and a brief description of materials and websites with information on relationships with outside counsel.

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Intellectual Property Law eGroup, addresses a Web Developer's Reluctance to Indemnify a Law Firm Against Patent Infringement of Developer's Work Product For the Firm in the United States.

What do you advise your company to do when someone starts a website that airs your company's dirty laundry, true and untrue, in public? In this article, six attorneys identify and debate key issues for you, offering practical tips for responding to anonymous cyber-gripers culled from the latest case law.

This article explains the intricacies of doing business in Europe, especially in the European Union, and the effects of the latest directives regarding ecommerce. The list of handy websites will help you research whatever question you’re facing at the moment regarding doing business in Europe electronically.

As we shall demonstrate in the first part of this chapter, there are many questions yet to be answered before private enforcement takes off in Brazil. Basic questions such as who, when, how and what may need to be clarified before plaintiffs feel comfortable initiating an extremely long and expensive recovery of damages. The second part of this chapter will report on the current status of the major private cases initiated in the past years. Finally, suggestions will be provided to address the lack of incentives to seek private antitrust enforcement in Brazil.

This Administrative Agreement ("Agreement") is made between the United States Environmental Protection Agency "EPA''). acting as lead federal agency, and: BP p.l.c.; BP America, Inc. ("BPA"); BP Exploration and Production Inc. (''BPXP"); BP Products North America. Inc. ("BPPNA"); BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. ("BPXA"); and other BP Group Entities.

Nearly every company has a website and uses the internet as a means for marketing and selling its products and services. Here's a plan for protecting your company's trademarks and domain names in cyberspace.

This sample shows that employees are personally responsible for the content they publish on social networking websites or any other form of user-generated media.

904 - End It Before It Begins: Litigation Prevention in Today’s Business Environment

A comprehensive employment survey discussing the job market in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Russia, the Middle East, Australia, Asia, and North and Latin America.

One of the biggest challenges in managing privacy programs in North America is recognizing and reconciling the significant data implications between the United States and Canada that apply to otherwise similar products and services. Attendees will learn key differences, helpful similarities, and strategies for managing a comprehensive approach to privacy, including what to do with a cross-border data breach.

Over the past 15 years, Flávio Franco has served as corporate counsel for a variety of businesses spread across the IT, logistics, retail and e-commerce sectors. As the Latin America Legal & Business Practices Manager, Franco spent five years with global software company Compuware. Then, from 2004 to 2007, he was responsible for the Legal and Regulatory Department of FedEx, while also serving as the Legal Director of a local Express Industry Association. Most recently, as a Legal Director at Walmart, he led a team of approximately 50 professionals who were based in five different Brazilian states. This past August, Franco accepted the position of Legal Director of Netshoes, the largest e-commerce provider of sporting goods in Latin America.

The US sports and entertainment industries are pushing the envelope on privacy as they mine collective behavioral data from fans and consumers. To avoid the cross-hairs of the Federal Trade Commission, in-house counsel must ensure compliance with myriad statutes and regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CAN-SPAM and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In-house counsel must work effectively with their technology and marketing departments regarding the acquisition, use and protection of this data. This panel will cover strategies for addressing vulnerabilities and avoiding exposure in terms of marketing practices and data security. It will also cover what companies need to know about communicating with fans and consumers about data mining, including mistakes to avoid when drafting privacy policies.

This is a review of the availability and process of mediation in 21 jurisdictions across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

This Top Ten takes a look at the top ten considerations that operators of sports and entertainment venues should give related to the ADA's requirements.

An agreement providing for the delivery of services between Japanese and American corporations. Provides for term of agreement, service fees, relationship of the parties, breach or default, risk and liability, confidentiality, prohibition of assignments, and other general considerations.

Linking to protected content on a free website does not constitute an unauthorised "communication to the public", according to the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) (Case C-466/12 Svensson) on 13 February 2014. Read more about this decision in this Ashurst article.

Who will be able to claim ownership over the next great American invention has a lot to do with patent law and its dramatic new makeover. Learn how a savvy medical supplies company had a makeover of its own, developing a system in order to cheaply and smartly apply for patents in this changing legal landscape.

A sample terms of service agreement between an individual and a company concerning the use of the company's website. This agreement includes clauses for license grants, restrictions, user obligations, privacy, and postings.

In this edition of "See This," we compile statistics focused on the financial health and reporting structure of Latin American companies.