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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.

There is an increasing number of reality television shows on cable and streaming providers, making it more and more likely that employers will be confronted with the “reality” of employees seeking to be cast or asked to appear on a show and whether employers should permit such an appearance.

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).

In-house counsel in the U.S. are moving from state to state now more than ever. If you are going to work as in-house counsel in a state where you are not licensed, what do you need to consider?

Good contract management starts with an effective process, and the best process includes having a solid contract management system in place. This session will cover the common challenges encountered in developing a contract management process, contract management techniques that will enable your organization to maintain the desired outcomes from their contracts and foster good relationships with all the parties involved, both internal and external. The panelists will also discuss best practices for both competitive selection and non-competitive (single or sole source) proposals, and negotiation and management of contracts through their expiration or termination.

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

Depending on the industry, your board members could be in breach of their duties if they don’t consider the company’s impact on climate change. The climate is changing - more precipitously and with more severe consequences than many anticipated and it will impact companies and board members in a number of different ways. This ACC Docket article outlines actions that board members can take in order to clearly communicate with their shareholders, provide support for their customers and invest in their employees in order to control the environmental impact of climate change on their company.

When it comes to mediation, no one is asking you to be friends with opposing counsel. Instead, approach it with a sense of civility and look at the case as objectively as possible. Even if you’re not interested in a settlement, the tips presented in this article will allow you to move past litigation and focus on more productive business.

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.

Doing Business in a Digital Era: where is the law up to? - presentation held in Canberra 16 June 2017.

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.

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

Learn practical ways to use your mobile technology (tablets/smart phones/etc.) in your daily practice; Explore the challenges and limitations you may face including ethical, data security, and privacy issues;Receive "top picks" for legal apps for corporate counsel.

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.

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 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.

Learn about key EU and national public procurement regulations, in this multi-jurisdictional guide.

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.

Employer use of background checks for employment purposes is facing serious restrictions from both the federal and state level. Employers must demonstrate that consideration of such information is job-related and consistent with business necessity.

On 27 July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Policy Statement (PS22/9) and Finalised Guidance (FG22/5) setting out final rules and guidance on the new Consumer Duty (the Duty). The Duty sets higher expectations of the standard of care that firms give consumers.

This course explains your responsibility to report suspected violations of the securities laws and how to do so through our company's internal mechanisms, externally to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), or both.