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CMS
10/07/2022
92 pages

An overview of mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2021.

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Region: Europe, United Arab Emirates, Israel
… 10 The global picture 44 The future of telecom businesses is in the cloud 27 Private equity’s ESG expertise equips CEE … Popescu Partner, CMS Romania/CEE horea.popescu@cms-cmno.com Radivoje Petrikić Partner, CMS Austria/SEE … and academic clients. The company was founded in 1994. Website: emis.com CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Polsinelli & America's Promise Alliance
10/21/2021
13 pages

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.

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Interest Area: Nonprofit Organizations
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… 13 pages The purpose of this Sample Gift Acceptance Policy is to provide guidelines relating to the acceptance and … policy shall be posted to the America's Promise Alliance website and made available for all donors to view. Resource Details Interest Area: …
… Events Did You Mean to Buy That? – Leveraging Billing Data for Alignment Across … 2023. Due to the nature of its content, this live program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. "Did we mean to buy
Articles
Lex Mundi Insurance Reinsurance group
01/30/2017
96 pages

This global resource presents overviews on the general regulation of insurers and re-insurers and requirements for foreign insurers and/or re-insurers to operate in different jurisdictions around the world.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Channel Islands, Curacao, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Iceland, India, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey, United States, Chile, Colombia
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Foreign Insurers A Global Practice Guide prepared by the … Reinsurance Practice Group Global Practice Guide Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … Does the applicable regulator in your jurisdiction have a website? If so, what is the website? Yes, www.ssn.gob.ar. 9. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/01/2004

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

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… use of drugs or alcohol; o Prohibited drugs include, but is not limited to: marijuana, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP)  Reporting to … equipment, product, or material that is used, or intended for use, in producing, manufacturing, storing, containing, or …
Articles
CMS
11/09/2022
291 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the transfer of IP rights in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Global, Europe, Asia, South America, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Macedonia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, European Union, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… have become an increasingly important asset not only for R&D and technology based companies but also for consumer … well as many other types of business of varying size. This is evidenced by a growing number of patent and trademark … change of description items (can be downloaded from the website of CNIPA), which should be submitted electronically …
Checklists
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
1 pages

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.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… was originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.'s website. Resource Details Interest Area: Employment and Labor … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. ebglaw.com EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS: † How Is Your Group Health Plan Currently Designed? | Is your group …
Articles
Global Legal Group
07/13/2023
333 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding fintech across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Global, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, British Virgin Isles, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… Slaughter and May Fintech 2023 Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners ©2023 Global Legal Group Limited. All … suspending business for rectification or closing the website, or revoking the relevant business permit or business …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/19/2018
Jill Hoffman, the co-founder, former general counsel, and CEO of Qorkz Wine, didn’t set out to change how consumers buy and sell wine.
… and sell wine. But now that the company has been around for about two years, with positive revenue and sales in five … a beverage, Hoffman sees much more. She explains: “Wine is about agriculture, art, the passion of the winemaker, … that e-commerce was booming, making it easier to sell wine online, a channel of commerce that was not available before. …
Articles
Daniel B. Garrie, Senior Managing Partner, Law & Forensics LLC, Thomson Reuters
04/03/2013

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.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Managing e-Discovery Vendors (US) Author Daniel B. … large and for some lawyers irrespective of the economy. It is virtually impossible to have litigation without some … purchases. 3. Verify that the e-discovery solution you are buying is being used by the person selling it. You should …
Articles
Rob Potter and Sarah Anderson – Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
09/27/2021

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.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… - What’s The Big Deal? A Practical Introduction and Guide For In-house Counsel Author Rob Potter and Sarah Anderson – … & Stockton LLP September 27, 2021 This Quick Overview is intended to demystify "non-fungible tokens" (NFTs) at a … brand owners can (and do) offer NFTs through their own website, there are an increasing number of third-party …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

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.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
… practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS … Editors: Torsten Loercher | Mail: torsten.loercher@cms-hs.com Guy Pendell | Mail: guy.pendell@cms-cmck.com Jeremy … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Articles
Lori Middlehurst, APAC Employment Counsel, Salesforce
01/07/2020

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.

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Collection: Sustainability
Region: Australia
… Articles How Australian Employers Can Help in (and after) the Bushfire Crisis Author Lori Middlehurst, … has posted the following information sheet on their website … but it is important for especially larger employers to understand that these are …
Articles
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
03/07/2023
8 pages

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.

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Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 WYOMING’S DIGITAL ASSETS AND DAO … at Kurtin PLLC Venture Capital & Private Equity. Wyoming is one of several U.S. states with no income tax (the others … about our professional services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com/ and contact us at …
Articles
Rafael Sánchez and Franscela Sapien, Cuesta Campos & Asociados, S.C.
02/13/2019

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

… Articles The USMCA-Ten Things to Keep in Mind for Companies in Mexico Author Rafael Sánchez and Franscela … for Companies in Mexico Feb 13, 2019 Top Ten This resource is sponsored by: Authors: Rafael Sánchez and Franscela … The following new rules apply only to goods purchased online and shipped by "express shipments" (e.g. FedEx, UPS, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
A short Q&A with Varsha Gupta, senior legal counsel of Middle East, Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey at IDEMIA.
… its challenges and the complexity within which it is operating, allowing you to be a great business partner. As … contract management tools with AI, and contract automation for reoccurring requests (e.g., NDA). What are some of the … an ACC member help you gain time in your schedule? The ACC website is often my first starting point when I’m searching …
Articles
CMS
10/10/2022
462 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about legal frameworks and key rules regarding directors' duties and responsibilities.

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Region: Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, South America, Albania, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Kenya, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Czech Republic, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… Articles CMS Expert Guide for Directors and CEOs (CMS) Author CMS October 10, 2022 462 … 2.1 What form does the board of directors take? 2.2 What is the role of non-executive or supervisory directors? 2.3 … The announcement must be published on the company’s website. An overview of the decisions and transactions, …
Articles
Peter Reeves, Partner, Robert O’Grady, Lawyer, and Emily Shen, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin
12/10/2020
4 pages

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.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… pay later; • the growth of digital assets; • use cases for blockchain and distributed ledger technology; and • … and investment and data and analytics. https://chambers.com/content/item/3839 https://chambers.com/content/item/3839 … and other stakeholders and its first interim report is due 30 November 2021. Payments system reviews During the …
Articles
Eversheds
11/01/2016
7 pages

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.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom, United States
… 2015. 3 www.docusign.co.uk/company 4 https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/documents/esignatures.html What is an e-signature? The “eIDAS” Regulation5 cryptically … (simple and qualified)  electronic documents (simple)  website authentication (qualified) 13 Electronic Signature …
Articles
Global Legal Group
07/10/2024
134 pages

This guide provides an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding vertical agreements and dominant firms across a range of jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Region: Brazil, China, European Union, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Macedonia, Singapore, Turkey, United States
… Firms Eighth Edition 2024 Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … the administrative punishment decision on its official website. 1.4 What remedies (e.g., fines, damages, …
Program Materials
Michelle Hoogendam Cash - managing director and employment counsel, Major, Hagen & Africa - Attorney Search; Jackie L. Gross - senior attorney, NEC USA, Inc.; and Michele Kirk - assistant general counsel, labor and employment, Honeywell International Inc.
04/20/2004

A review of employment law for the previous year.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Inc. April 19, 2004 A review of employment law for the previous year. Resource Details Interest Area: … MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 506:Labor & Employment Law Year in Review Michelle …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample policy regarding substance abuse.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Sample Substance Abuse Policy May 25, 2017 This is a sample policy regarding substance abuse. Resource … drugs, which are legally obtained by the employee and used for the purpose for which they were prescribed and sold. … MDA, MDEA, MDMA), barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana and “synthetic” marijuana, opiates …
Articles
Erich A. Drotleff, Adam Hepworth, Betsy Rosen, and Hannah Zaitlin
10/01/2017

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.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
For the United States, what seems a divisive nation, it is unfortunate that it has taken a public-health crisis to … educational organization. erich.drotleff@sutherlandglobal.com Adam Hepworth is an associate and healthcare business … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Marcello Pedroso Pereira, Partner of Social Security department at Demarest Advogados
01/31/2014

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.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… to Brazilian law, the Accident Prevention Factor (FAP) for each company is determined according to the number of labor accidents and … of each company. In recent years, the social security website has provided the specific FAP for each legal entity. …
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/29/2022
6 pages

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.

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Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS I: … TYPES: DEAL POINTS April 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the first of a series of advisories on Mergers and … further information about our services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com/ and contact …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
In a world where reaching generalized audiences is easier than ever, even counsel at non-media companies need to recognize the most common legal risks for publishing liability, particularly on social media, as well as the key strategies both for heading off problems and for dealing with threats most effectively when they arise. This article examines these issues and recommends specific strategies.
… 12/01/2018 In a world where reaching generalized audiences is easier than ever, even counsel at non-media companies need to recognize the most common legal risks for publishing liability, particularly on social media, as … like defamation or misappropriation of publicity rights. Online content. The majority of online content is protected …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/11/2022
10 pages

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

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United Kingdom
… 7 Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a limited liability partnership, registered in England and … a list of offices, please visit www.eversheds-sutherland.com. 1 Welcome to Eversheds Sutherland’s Fraud and Corruption … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. Contacts eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds …
Articles
Angelique Carson, CIPP/US
06/03/2013

<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.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
… Articles Consent Is King in Latin America: Navigating the Eight Existing DPAs … 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 …
Articles
Kristalyn J. Loson and Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum,
11/05/2014

Approximately 40 US states require charitable solicitation registration, and navigating the maze of laws and registration/renewal regulations can be laborious. While many nonprofits outsource registration management to law firms or specialized companies, others elect to complete registrations on their own. For nonprofits seeking to do this work in-house, learn some pointers that help guide counsel through the nuances and pitfalls of charitable solicitation registration.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… others elect to complete registrations on their own. For nonprofits seeking to do this work in-house, learn some … following close behind. And don't forget about website-based solicitation, social media campaigns, … a bazaar or performance for which a contribution is requested; soliciting grants from foundations; or stating …
Articles
09/28/2023

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

Resource Details
Region: Global, United States, United Kingdom, South America
… Kathleen E. Wegrzyn, of Foley & Lardner LLP (2019) Fit for What Purpose? Understanding the Warranty of Fitness for … Warranties for Software Design , by Jones Day (2018) What is a Warranty? , by Patrick Ivy, Newburn Law, P.C. (2021) … H. Thiem, Savannah G. Darnall, of K&L Gates (2021) Buying a Business: The Role of Warranties and Indemnities in
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