The Minister of Employment and Labour (South Africa) published the new Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (the Code) in terms of the Employment Equity Act (EEA). In this resource, learn eight key takeaways from the Code for employers and employees on the elimination and prevention of harassment as a form of unfair discrimination in the workplace.
The State of New York views withholding tax audits as a substantial revenue raiser, which is why the number of audits continues to increase every year. These audits involve complex and lengthy processes, including the review of an expansive list of documents focused on the most common areas of noncompliance.
Corporate social responsibility has become more than an afterthought, with companies everywhere "going green." But is it just in style to be eco-friendly? This article explores how important protecting the environment has become in the corporate world, and details how companies like yours are doing their part.
The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have issued extensive new guidance to financial institutions about the use of third parties to perform functions for the institution or company, or to provide products or services to their customers. If your company has a relationship with third-party service providers, then this article is a must-read.
Visit ACC's curated collection of resources regarding global sanctions. A selection of resources from the ACC library and third-party websites, providing insight regarding sanctions and implications of the conflict for global businesses.
Bob Feldman applies the wisdom of Winston Churchill to the pay-when-paid provision put into effect in New Jersey, evaluating its efficacy and its clarity of purpose and direction.
The practical consequences of a new regulation, adopted by the European Union on December 14, 2022, on M&A transactions of a certain size will be considerable as of 2023 and may, above certain thresholds, concern all companies, European or non-European, benefiting from financial contributions from any country outside the European Union when the subject of the M&A transaction includes a business located in the European Union.
This is a sample limited copyright license, between a corporation is based in New York (as licensor) and an individual (as licensee), for the non-exclusive, non-transferable, one-time right and license to reproduce, publish, display and used the copyrighted material for a specific purpose.
This is a speech given by F. William McNabb III at a Lazard Asset Management’s 2015 Director Event “Shareholder Expectations: The New Paradigm for Directors.”
On 11 February 2014, the Council of the European Union unanimously adopted the new EU public procurement regime which had been approved by the European Parliament on 15 January 2014. Read more about these directives here.
The SEC provides much-needed guidance on the new pay versus performance disclosure requirements that will be applicable to the current proxy season. In this resource, Latham & Watkins summarizes the guidance that will likely be applicable to most companies
This article briefly discusses the necessity for lawyers to have an appropriate level of financial and accounting knowledge in order to understand and articulate financial principles.
This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland on September 13, 2023.
Afraid of the quagmire called ERISA? This article will help allay your fears. It includes a primer for the novice, compliance details, hot topics, and websites galore to bookmark.
Learn about the UAE's Federal Decree Law No. 37 of 2021 on the Commercial Register, which reintroduced the concept of a centralized companies registry for businesses operating in the United Arab Emirates.
Hear from founders and current leaders on why ACCA was founded, what we've accomplished, and the new challenges yet to tackle.
As governments continue to crack down on employers for immigration violations, maintaining compliance should be a top priority when it comes to global mobility. For instance, counsel must be diligent of work visas, bribery issues and foreign tax laws, to name just a few. To avoid having those short-term assignments become long-term headaches, take a look at this article.
Learn about recent developments in South African e-commerce developments, including a new Cybercrime Act, e-commerce warnings, regulation of crypto assets and Africa central bank digital currency.
In-house counsel managing litigation should understand the recent amendments and the logic behind the new amendments to the FRCP.
In this multi-country guide, learn about key laws regarding insurance and insurers in a wide range of jurisdictions. This resource was originally published on the website of CMS on January 31, 2023, and last updated May 19, 2023.
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.
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.
With seemingly never-ending shifts in global politics and economies, everyone is looking to in-house counsel for guidance. Follow this roadmap to guide your organizations through uncertainty.
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).
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.
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.
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