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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.

This Top Ten article addresses considerations for employers in states with medical or otherwise legal marijuana in the US.

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.

An overview of mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2021.

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.

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.

For many companies, the potential of big data is clouded by uncertainty as to how programs should be designed and maintained to avoid legal and regulatory risk. This is especially true because the concept of what constitutes consumer harm – in the field of privacy generally but especially with regard to big data analytics – is rapidly evolving. This InfoPAK provides an overview of legal and regulatory considerations businesses should contemplate when developing programs that rely on big data coupled with tools that help apply those legal and regulatory considerations to real world situations.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A guide to help FPIs and their investment bankers understand the regulatory regime applicable to capital-raising activities in the United States.

A perspective on mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2022 and 2023.

This articles shows how content theft sites and malware are exploited by cybercriminals to hack into internet users' computers and personal data in the United States.

Hear from founders and current leaders on why ACCA was founded, what we've accomplished, and the new challenges yet to tackle.

Columnist Bob Feldman describes ABC Metals & Recycling Co., Inc. v. Highland Computer Forms, Inc. as a means of illustrating issues that may arise in drafting contracts between businesses and in setting prices.

As many can attest, it’s not easy to discuss business operations in Europe without first acknowledging EU data privacy laws. The latest regulation efforts will broaden the scope of ePrivacy legislation to increase protections for newer technologies. Here’s what to expect.

This material provides an overview of the various factors that a foreign investor should consider when establishing a business in New Zealand.

Learn about the implications of climate risk for the financial sector, financial risk, litigation, and greenwashing.

This article gives you an overview of EU data protection law, explains why U.S. in-house counsel should be concerned about EU data protection laws, shows you a roadmap to compliance, and gives you a workplan template for achieving and maintaining compliance.

A list of "things" corporate counsel throughout the United Stats were glad they knew or wish they had known when they first started. Includes topics such as contracts, employment, intellectual property, litigation, and corporate dynamics.

Learn about key developments in Canadian IP law in 2021.

The information revolution is responsible for quantum leaps in productivity and economic prosperity, but a downside has been the rise in a whole new class of crimes. With 8 primary elements, the comprehensive privacy protection and information security program described in this article is centered on people, processes, and technical management that is standards-based whenever possible.

This article discusses the increase in the use of put and call options in M&A transactions, as a mechanism to address challenges to valuation.