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Learn about new European Union guidelines on horizontal cooperation agreements between competing businesses, issued in June 2023.

Learn about the 2022 Arbitration and Mediation Bill and what it means for third party funding in arbitration claims in Nigeria.

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules regarding employment termination laws in a wide range of jurisdictions.

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (“ECTEA”) was expedited into law as a result of the Russia/Ukraine conflict to “crack down” on overseas entities that are using United Kingdom property to launder money. This article explores the sanctions for non-compliance with ECTEA namely, non-compliance with the requirements for the new Register of Overseas Entities (the “Register”).

Learn about ownership issues regarding Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs).

It was the talk of the legal world: Siemens' agreement to a $1.6 billion settlement with the US and German authorities. Investigate what went wrong and what lessons can be gleaned.

In this quick overview, explore sports betting in the wake of the US Supreme Court's Monumental Ruling.

While there are plenty of providers ready, willing, and able to solve your problems, not every system is a good fit for each department. This article includes the top ten points you should understand before selecting and implementing a new CLM.

The following article is a primer for non-lawyers in your company on how to use material adverse change ("MAC") clauses to your company's advantage. Because business people in your company may be more cautious about doing deals since Enron and WorldCom and other recent news-making events, the article explains the importance of the material adverse change ("MAC") clause in a deal document (1) to give your company (if a buyer) a vehicle to get out of a deal after having signed the agreement if the deal becomes unfavorable because of a change in the target company or (2) to give your company (if the seller or target) a way to lock in the buyer. This article will also help business people understand the importance of due diligence. The article is certainly not a substitute for personal advice from in-house counsel geared to the particular deal, but should help lay the groundwork for discussions.

There are many reasons why companies migrate to Switzerland: lower corporate
income tax rates, a stable and predictable legal environment, and a flexible labor law. There are also disadvantages. Before you pack up and head for the snowy Alps, learn more about what relocation really entails.

This brief resource outlines helpful tips on how to select the correct international law firm for your company.

This survey is intended to be a reference guide of technology solutions currently being used by ACC Legal Operations members to support their legal function. The survey covered 22 different solution areas.

Learn about new e-commerce information obligations for 2022 for companies in B2C transactions in Germany.

Learn about new e-commerce information obligations for 2022 for companies in B2C transactions in Germany.

Like it or not, different territories have different laws. There are 28 states in the European Union and across these states there are tranches of relatively harmonised laws in certain areas. The basic underlying laws of contract and case law or codes which aid their interpretation are, however, all different. Nearly every in-house counsel has faced the task of tackling an impending overseas deal when only local state law governed terms are at hand. Staring down the barrel at an unknown legal system, a familiar scene plays out: localise or push ahead with what we've got?

This Powerpoint training course helps recognize situations that raise insider trading issues and assists in dealing with these issues effectively. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

In this ACC Guide, in-house counsel will learn how to organize their physical and electronic records to create a more efficient legal environment. While automation can be challenging, there are many systems that departments can use to find success.

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in the Netherlands.

In this edition, we report on the High Court’s decision in the ACCC v TPG case, in which TPG’s advertisements were ultimately held to be misleading and deceptive and the original $2 million penalty was reinstated. Another significant development this quarter was the release of the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Final Report on Copyright and the Digital Economy, which recommends the introduction of a flexible “fair use” exception to copyright infringement.

The confluence of legal apps, electronically stored information and a multigenerational workforce has encouraged more law firms to embrace technology. After all, who really wants the eyesore papers, files and manila folders when offices can easily turn paperless? Learn more about how technology can achieve efficiencies and cost savings for clients, as well as a better-managed and more fulfilling practice for outside counsel.

This edition of Vox Tax is dedicated to treaty shopping and substance - hot topics in many jurisdictions.

This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals in China.

This guide provides a detailed summary about the different pre-merger notification procedures in each jurisdiction.

All in-house counsel know how important it is to train employees on labor and employment law topics including Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments, National Labor Relations Act and wage-and-hour. However, few have cracked the code on the how of training. What training techniques are impactful? What approaches have shown to increase knowledge retention? What are your colleagues doing to keep employees engaged in the training? This session offers a unique look at the newest trends and techniques in employee training.

Thousands of US auto workers went on strike in September 2023. Learn about the implications in-house counsel need to keep in mind for US employers and global businesses.

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

An update regarding sanctions taken against Russia by the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Switzerland, and countermeasures taken by Russia.