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Over the past couple of years Egypt has witnessed rapid legislative developments and a reformative wave in the spheres of cyberspace, information technology and regulation of internet activities. This new Data Protection law specifically focuses on safeguarding the personal data of individuals, which are being stored, processed or controlled electronically through online platforms.

Understanding that the internet is both everywhere and nowhere, it is important for in-house attorneys, as well as all company decision-makers, to know the issues surrounding identity theft online, and the regulations placed on internet advertising that companies need to monitor. This article is intended to help you come up with your own internet-related regulations to protect privacy, identify and punish violators, and protect and stimulate commerce.

The Social Venture Connexion (SVX) is an online investing platform for connecting accredited investors with impact ventures and impact funds that focus on achieving positive social and/or environmental outcomes.
This article describes the SVX model in detail, including the regulatory regime under which SVX operates and the investor protections that
are built into the SVX platform.

As social networking continues to grow in popularity, companies risk facing embarrassment, financial loss and liability for what employees post online; however, an impulsive response could result in privacy violations on the part of your company. From privacy rights to discovery issues, read this article before your own battle of the blog.

This article discusses the unanimous US Supreme Court decision that has effectively disavowed the long-standing de minimis standard in Groff v. Dejoy, clarifying Title VII's undue hardship standard to mean "substantial increased costs in relation to the conduct of its particular business."

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Digital identities are a set of attributes that can allow an individual to be represented in a digital form in a online environment. In this article, in-house counsel will learn the basics of how digital identities interact and why they're so important in a global environment. This resource was published in March 2019.

The SEC provides much-needed guidance on the new pay versus performance disclosure requirements that will be applicable to the current proxy season.­­ In this resource, Latham & Watkins summarizes the guidance that will likely be applicable to most companies

This article discusses the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) pay ratio disclosure rule, requiring public companies to compare the compensation of their chief executive officer to the median compensation of their other employees.

This policy is intended for use in relation to any online platform where users can publish or post content. The policy is intended to sit alongside the platform's general "Terms of Use". The policy sets out rules for users' use of the platform as well as restrictions relating to the content that users can publish.

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses how companies handle severance pay plans when a former employee finds new employment, under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.*

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AI is changing legal departments and businesses. Check out ACC's curated selection of informative articles, sample forms and tools, online programs, and live events for in-house counsel.

A website is an important tool for business promotion; therefore, a domain name for the website should be carefully chosen. As your brand becomes bigger so too does the likelihood that a cyber-squatter or plagiarist will copy your domain name, thereby threatening your reputation. This article reviews the procedures involved in resolving disputes related to domain names.

Self-service contract creation frees experienced attorneys to work on high value matters. Business users also benefit by getting contracts more quickly. By completing an online questionnaire, information is automatically captured for improved management and reporting and contracts can be generated quickly. Attend this session and let us demonstrate the principles and benefits of self-service contract creation through role-play illustrating the impact on the business and on Legal. Steps in the process will be interspersed with expert commentary by law department practitioners and industry experts.

Adopt a vigilant approach to internet poachers and protect your website traffic.

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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?

A non-exhaustive list of provisions to consider in connection with preparing a policy, agreement or legal notice for use with members and others that connect, or wish to connect, with an association through an online social networking site or in connection with a more formal terms of service or legal notice for a page, site or blog on a social networking site.

Organizations experiencing a security incident must grapple with numerous competing issues simultaneously. Learn the “Dos” and “Don’ts” to help your organization more effectively engage your service providers, and recommended principles to incorporate into your Incident Response Plan and distribute to the incident response team at the outset of every incident response effort.

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.

In-house counsel needs to be aware of the following when conducting a pay equity analysis: (1) establishing and protecting the analysis under attorney-client privilege; (2) what information should be shared and with whom; (3) how best to minimize risk if remediation is necessary; and (4) what federal, state, local, and international laws apply.

The agenda for Proxy Season 2013 included: pay for performance, including peer group construction methodology and realizable pay; board responsiveness to shareholder proposals; pledging, hedging and margin accounts; special issues for Canadian pay for performance; European policy updates; and board tenure in Hong Kong and Singapore. This panel will consider the handling of these issues and the lessons learned from 2013 for best practices going into the next proxy season.

Take the next step into the future of "work anywhere" technology. Learn practical ways to use your iPad in your daily practice. Explore the opportunities, risks, and huge rewards you can reap. Presenters will explain how to use the iPad in all kinds of practices, offer their "top picks" for legal apps, and discuss the challenges and limitations you may face including ethical, data security, and privacy issues. Learn about other online resources that can aid you in your electronic journey. Panelists will also discuss the current obstacles to using your iPad as a “laptop replacer,” and how the marketplace is rapidly removing those obstacles via new platforms that promise to “merge” the laptop and tablet into an entirely new tool.

This resource provides an overview of the Maternity Leave Pay Scheme in Hong Kong. The Employment Ordinance, Cap. 57 was amended with effect on 11 December 2020 onward to increase statutory maternity leave from 10 weeks to 14 weeks. The eligibility requirements, deadline for the application for reimbursement, and required supporting documents are all specified as well.

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.

Discusses the yet-to-be-seen outcry from in-house counsel on the rising salaries of first year associates.

Appropriate communication discipline will help protect attorney-client privilege and similar legal protections and mitigate the significant risks (legal, reputational, financial) associated with the unintended disclosure of incident-related communications. Learn recommended communication principles to work into your Incident Response Plan and disseminate to the incident response team at the outset of every incident response effort.