Learn about international soft law frameworks - standards, laws, and proposed laws regarding digitization and digital tools.
This article contains issues related to using social media in hiring that in-house counsel should consider.
A study of the state of maturity among in-house legal departments across 15 legal operations functions.
As the first in-house counsel for a business in Europe, you will face all of the same challenges a fully staffed legal department faces on a daily basis. You'll be required to be business expert, psychologist, strategist, educator, cultural translator, great communicator and legal advisor, all rolled into one. By focusing on a few major elements - expectations, routine, workplace and tools - you can minimize ramp-up time while keeping your eye on the end game.
Company-wide training: It sounds good on paper and is theoretically designed to improve your staff's knowledge and performance. But long after the hours are completed, the booklets are shelved and the notes are misplaced, how much will you and your colleagues be able to recall from that hour or so of company training? Find some realistic solutions to making that information stick.
This QuickCounsel covers what information you need to familiarize yourself with the concept of 'ambush marketing', when a non-sponsor of an event to try to associate itself with the event without authorization from the event organizer and without paying the sponsorship fee, often to the detriment of the official sponsor and its brand.
In this article you'll find tips, suggestions and insight to implement the cost-saving measures your company needs.
The road to finalizing a contract can be tricky. Here are seven steps that will help you balance being a guide and strategic advisor as you negotiate the right path for your company.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding blockchain and cryptocurrency across a range of jurisdictions.
Cartel Regulation in the United States is mostly handled by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as they enforce the Sherman Act and FTC Act. In this article, in-house counsel will learn about the rules, regulations, processes and sanctions that are sometimes involved in these cases.
With the Dodd-Frank act in effect, employees now have greater incentive to call the SEC about potential violations. Companies must encourage their own employees to report any potential violations internally rather than to the SEC. Learn more about whistleblower provisions and their implications for your client.
An in-depth look at the life cycle approach and it's development and practice in the recent past.
Recently, European Union officials have called into question the efficacy of the Safe Harbor framework — a practical, cost-effective solution for many companies involving the collection of personal data of EU residents and its transfer to the United States. Although Safe Harbor will likely not be revoked, companies should consider whether alternate data transfer mechanisms can meet their needs.
Learn about key data protection and cybersecurity laws in this multi-jurisdictional guide.
This guide provides an overview of cryptoasset regulation (prior to the introduction of MiCA), focussing at this point on European jurisdictions, both inside and outside the EU. It summarizes the regulations applying to the main activities performed by cryptoasset service providers and the requirements of the licensing regimes, including time and cost.
CMS Insurance Group’s InsurTech Expert Guide intends to sheds light on the outstanding opportunities that stem from the current rules on insurance distribution and digitalization technologies. The publication has also been designed to help traditional insurance and InsurTech companies prepare for future regulations.
Big Data, artificial intelligence, blockchain solutions, along with the innovative use of web platforms and mobile technology have brought distinct advantages to the insurance sector. However, to fully take advantage of these advances in technology market participants must adapt to the shifting regulatory environment.
Due to their unique properties, many products and manufacturing processes are dependent on “conflict minerals” found in the Democratic republic of the Congo. However, armed groups are using the profits from the sale of such minerals to fund local conflicts. To avoid supporting human rights violations, the SEC has developed a set of due diligence and disclosure requirements for companies to follow.
This is a sample professional consulting services agreement.
Learn about Nigeria's 2022 data protection landscape and privacy trends for 2023.
This ACC Guide sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP provides an overview of five specific aspects of brand protection and enhancement in the United States.
A review of mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2021, with insights on key trends.
Procurement of green energy and associated certificates is at the top of the agenda for many industrials, who are particularly impacted by soaring energy costs and required to meet ambitious ESG and decarbonization goals. As a result, industrial organizations are seeking to obtain all or most of their power from renewable sources.
Learn about challenges to E-commerce in the United States.
The rise of technological innovation brings a surge of patents - and worse - patent trolls.
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