The Green Book is FIDIC’s (Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseil). Short Form of Contract, recommended for use on smaller value projects. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about what this new edition addresses and how these regulations can impact your business and practice.
Some companies like Wal-Mart have signed “A Call to Action” in order to achieve diversity and this article takes a look at what signing this document means, the current state of the legal profession in terms of diversity, and what you can be doing in your own department.
How can you determine the value of outside legal counsel, in the United States, before paying the bill? Under the right circumstances, a request for proposal (RFP) allows a company to preview what solutions outside counsel may offer, and on what basis. Read this article for some basic guidelines regarding RFPs and determine which firm meets your needs.
Within the span of a few weeks, both the United States and the European Union instituted sweeping new changes to their trade secret laws. This effects a slew of complex legal issues for general counsel, from identifying misappropriation to protecting whistleblower's rights.
Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.
Learn about the UAE's law on personal data processing, the Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (the DPL).
New data privacy regulations in the European Union and in the United States are set to have an extensive impact on the legal and regulatory landscape affecting in-house practice. As such, it is imperative that your company is prepared for the regulatory changes.
Employment issues can be daunting for the new corporate generalist. However, knowing how to recognize and effectively handle common labor and employment issues can limit your company's exposure and make you a valuable asset to your organization.
Many have taken the challenge and implemented new management practices from value-based fee structures to project, process and knowledge management and learned much along the way. This material contains discussions of the lessons learned along the way.
Have you ever received a surprise invoice from a software supplier issuing an audit that you mistakenly agreed to? If you haven’t, you will. In an effort to combat this growing trend, in-house counsel should modernize their software management processes, and negotiate the terms of any audit clause to protect both the business and the budget.
Several experienced in-house counsel will oversee an interactive game show-style session designed to engage and educate new in-house counsel. The questions (loosely based on the New to In-house Committee’s InfoPAK: New to In-house Practice: US & Europe) will focus on what every in-house lawyer should know about the law and their dual role as corporate counsel and a valuable business partner.
On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") finalized new climate disclosure rules for public companies, mandating comprehensive reporting on climate-related risks and their impacts on business operations. This article explores the details of the new requirements, the rationale behind the changes, and the implications for corporate transparency in addressing climate risks.
Best practices for attorneys who are new to the in-house community.
This Top Ten examines ten hot-button privacy and data security issues and presents questions to help you gauge whether your organization is at risk, in the U.S. or abroad.
Brazil recently passed the Clean Companies Act into law, signaling the country’s new and aggressive approach to stamping out bribery and corruption. As they can now be held liable for violations, companies should now take the opportunity to either review or establish anti-bribery and corruption programs, to ensure compliance with the Act.
Learn about developments from 2021 in the Technology, Media and Telecom sector in the Asia and Asia-Pacific region (focus on Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam).
Looking to achieve growth capital? Consider private equity investments. Whether you’re a new or experienced investor, these tips will help you prepare for and manage these transactions and relationships.
Realizing that you may not enjoy your current career path can be devastating. Find out what kind of options you have and learn about other corporate counsel's experiences as they made the transistion.
State Attorneys General (AG) have emerged as the “new” regulators of note. Even if a business is compliant with federal regulations and inquiries by federal regulators, it still may face substantial exposure from investigations and litigation brought by state AGs. Yet, few companies address state AGs in their legal compliance and government relations programs. This article highlights the ever-expanding areas of law and commerce that AGs have targeted and provides tips on how to address AG-related litigation and policy initiatives in a company’s legal compliance and government relations programs.
The Covid-19 health crisis has affected the way businesses operate around the world. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about the impact to Australian and New Zealand foreign investments, commercial real estate and subsidies for employees. This resource was published by Meritas in April 2020.
This Top Ten list is intended to provide a short summary of what ambitious in-house counsel can do to ensure their continued success if they enter into a new role as general counsel.
Technology is enabling us to shine new light on the dark corners of legal billing.
Though the popularity of formats has shifted over time and still varies by client, the constant is that we are limited to a single view of our legal bills. The author makes a case for why this should change.
In case there was any doubt, the FTC v. Wyndham decision makes clear that there is a new sheriff in town when it comes to holding businesses accountable for cybersecurity breaches that harm consumers. That sheriff is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Transport Canada has published Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Update of Standards), which came into force on July 15, 2014. The new amendments formalize into regulation several requirements and standards for crude oil carriers, which are outlined in this article.
A new law requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide training on policies that prohibit harassment based on gender identity, expression and sexual orientation. This QuickOverview provides insightful information as to how to navigate this in your workplace.
This checklist provides steps for dealing with conflicts of interest under Section 3.4 of the new Rules of Professional Conduct.
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