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This sample policy illustrates an approach to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this Sample Gift Acceptance Policy is to provide guidelines relating to the acceptance and processing of gifts in a manner that is consistent with the mission and values of America’s Promise Alliance and to provide donors with transparency on the matters described herein. This policy shall be posted to the America's Promise Alliance website and made available for all donors to view.

A sample substance abuse policy that includes a list of prohibited activities and manager's responsibilities.

Use this checklist to make sure you have covered all employee benefits issues in light of the US Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning the right to an abortion.

This checklist was originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.'s website.

This brief article provides ten tips for in-house counsel to consider when evaluating e-discovery software or services when evaluating opportunities in the United States and globally.

This Quick Overview is intended to demystify "non-fungible tokens" (NFTs) at a broad level, introduce the concept and functionality to non-tech counsel, and provide a practical approach to addressing intellectual-property issues and other legal concerns that may arise in connection with NFTs.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has posted the following information sheet on their website https://www.fairwork.gov.au/how-we-will-help/templates-and-guides/fact-sheets/rights-and-obligations/employment-conditions-during-natural-disasters-and-emergencies but it is important for especially larger employers to understand that these are the minimum requirements and there are opportunities to provide other sorts of assistance as well.

This article includes a review of Wyoming’s attributes as a jurisdiction to base a corporation, limited partnership (“LP”) or
limited liability company (“LLC”), and then reviews Wyoming’s unique (in the United States) laws facilitating company and investment fund formation and investment vehicles focused on cryptocurrencies, digital assets and DAOs.

In this quick overview, in-house counsel will learn about different regulations in the new trade agreement, USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement).

A brand communicates a message and elicits emotion. It is a philanthropic organization’s main asset, and must be assessed regularly. Read this article to learn more about creating and maintaining your brand effectively through trademark registration, brand management and trademark infringement prevention, and licensing your mark.

This article provides an introduction to the Australian FinTech landscape. In particular, the article considers recent significant developments to that landscape, which have increasingly become a defining feature of the Asia-Pacific’s economic and legal standing in the global context.

In this short article, explore an overview of regulations and issues relating to the use of e-Signatures, with a focus on the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

These are Title 15, Commerce and Trade statutes and regulations.

This is a sample policy regarding substance abuse.

The current opioid epidemic has increased at an alarming rate. From 2000 to 2015, from the United States and Canada, to Europe and South America, about half a million people have died from opioid-related drug overdoses. This article identifies and discusses recently proposed or finalized noteworthy US statutes and regulations applicable to the substance-use-disorder industry, promulgated by both federal agencies and state legislatures in response to the nationwide opioid addiction crises.

According to Brazilian law, the Accident Prevention Factor (FAP) for each company is determined according to the number of labor accidents and illnesses that have generated payment of social security benefits. The FAP calculation is mainly based on the frequency, level of importance and cost of the labor illnesses and labor accidents of each company. In recent years, the social security website has provided the specific FAP for each legal entity. Read on to learn more about FAP regulation.

This article gives a general overview of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and following the discussion are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the purchase or sale of a business: what to do, and what at all costs not to do.

Learn about top developments from 2021 regarding criminal investigations and enforcement actions relating to fraud, bribery and corruption offences in the UK.

A report on employment and labor law trends and tactics to consider in 2023.

<a href="https://www.privacyassociation.org/publications/2013_06_03_consent_is_king_in_latin_america_navigating_the_eight_existing">Consent Is King in Latin America: Navigating the Eight Existing DPAs with a Look to the Future</a><br><br>


A discussion of the various data protection laws in Latin America and the problems they may present for companies doing business in the region.

Please note that the following resources are made available by the website of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. The materials are free of cost.

A list of resources on warranties in commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and consumer contracts.

"I am now the most miserable man living," Abraham Lincoln declared on January 1, 1841. Great minds are most at risk for anxiety and burnout. New research shows that prolonged stress can actually change brain chemistry. In addition, out of 100 professions surveyed, lawyers have the highest rate of depression, divorce, addiction and suicide. Not only can this session help with your ethics or substance-abuse CLE hours, it will also help you: (1) recognize potential "career killers," such as substance abuse, depression and stress; (2) identify resources when help is needed; (3) survive emotional storms; (4) calm the mind; (5) effectively face anxiety, both at home and in the workplace; and (6) develop resiliency skills. (Eligible for Prevention of Substance Abuse CLE credit in some states.)

This brief resource (Quick Counsel) discusses how legal research technology is transforming the practice of law for in-house counsel and how technological advancements are saving law departments money.

This article focuses on how to pay the “Acquisition Consideration,” the purchase price for the business being acquired, with cash, stock, assumption of debt, a combination, or some other form of payment. Following the discussion are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the purchase or sale of a business: what to do, and what at all costs not to do.