In this multi-country guide, learn about legal frameworks and key rules regarding directors' duties and responsibilities.
This article addresses the principle of limited liability that has been the central tenet of company law since it was adopted in the United Kingdom, and most countries in continental Europe during the latter half of the 19th century.
Annexes to the impact assessment.
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.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding franchise across a range of jurisdictions.
In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules on marketing alternative investment funds in Europe.
Learn key developments regarding the private placement regimes of EU States and some non-EU States.
In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules regarding whistleblower protection and reporting channels in a wide range of jurisdictions.
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 CMS e-Guide contains an overview of international arbitration practice and chapters on the law and practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS Guide to Arbitration.
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.
This guide provides an overview of the key steps, legal issues and market practices involved in the IPO process by examining practices in 16 jurisdictions around the world.
In this quick overview, in-house counsel will learn about different regulations in the new trade agreement, USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement).
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 multi-country guide, learn about the laws regarding discrimination and equality in a wide range of jurisdictions.
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.
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.
This guide is the 2013 edition from Austria-based law firm Wolf Theiss. This guide is meant as a practical guide to renewable energy legislation throughout Europe.
In this multi-country guide, learn the rules for the protection of trade secrets in a wide range of jurisdictions.
<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.
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