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.
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).
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.
As local economies continue to stabilize, Angola and Nigeria are ripe with potential investment opportunities — particularly in the natural resources area. However, with new laws, immigration considerations and a legacy of corruption, in-house counsel must familiarize themselves with a variety of issues to ensure their clients’ success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With new and expanded protections now available for whistleblower employees, companies should be careful when dealing with an employee who has reported alleged wrongdoing by the company. Read this column to learn the recent developments in anti-retaliation provisions.
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.
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).
Learn about the significant implications (for data users and holders) of the Data Act proposed by the European Commission in February 2022, regarding who can use and access data generated by connected devices.
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.
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.
Learn about how to navigate uncertainties regarding the EU-US "agreement in principle" on the data privacy framework announced in March 2022.
Regardless of whether you are new to the practice or just new to an in-house role, this article provides a general overview of the practice of United States (US) securities law from a public company in-house counsel perspective. It encourages in-house counsel to expand their knowledge of the federal securities laws and the areas that are integral to the practice – including governance and compliance.
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.
This brief resource (Top Ten) outlines the top considerations for existing ASTM standards for environmental due diligence, their intersection with the law and the advent of new standards.
When a company starts a new project, the question of financing is an issue. In Germany, a new alternative to the traditional loan process is being tested.
Protect your clients’ interests in horizontal and vertical agreements under the new EU competition law.
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