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As part of the UAE’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the government revealed the largest legal reforms in the country’s history, most of which went into effect January 2, 2022. This briefing is an overview of three key areas for directors of UAE companies to be aware of across the legislative suite.

This is a sample employee handbook for an LLC company.

This is an article on lawyers and leadership from the American Bar Association Center for Professional Responsibility, Standing Committee on Professionalism
2010 Volume 20 No. 3.

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Learn about the French employment law issues regarding the employment status of workers who perform services using digital platforms.

Brand licensing is an excellent way for companies to generate revenue, while expanding into new business channels and product categories. Competent legal advice, however, could be the difference between becoming what is on people’s minds and being what they wish they could forget. Take the necessary steps to make sure the process runs without a hitch, from drawing up the licensing agreement to protecting your reputation after its terminated.

Addresses the dangerous power that Kasky threatens to unleash on the business community and suggests how you, as in-house counsel, can stem the tide of this unwarranted expansion and help protect your company from having to defend against a meritless but costly lawsuit.

This global initial public offering guide will help you navigate the US portion of a global IPO – in other words, an IPO in which you sell locally listed ordinary shares to investors outside the United States.

This resource from Latham & Watkins will help you navigate the US portion of a global IPO.

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

This article looks at an approach to setting up a formal interviewing plan for a forensic engagement.

Promoting volunteerism can benefit your department and your company. Learn how to create, maintain and publicize your company's volunteer programs.

This Leading Practices Profile, which updates 2010’s Leading Practices in Privacy and Data Protection: What Companies Are Doing, examines the data security and privacy practices of six companies with operations spanning the globe.

As much as we need to impart the value of hard work and lead by example, that example should also include the importance of prioritizing what and who we value. We must show, not just tell, those who matter to us that they do matter to us.

Tablets and smartphones are enabling us to leave our laptops – increasingly our primary PC – in the office. The large number of apps available and the similarities between iOS and Android devices mean that you can really choose the device and individual apps that best suit how you practice. As corporate counsel, you may need to thread a needle more carefully using personal technology on the corporate network or making corporate technology truly functional. Once you have fortified your device with encryption and secured it, you can become truly productive.

This Quick Overview focuses on special rules for foreign buyers, key hurdles, and recent regulatory changes impacting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) in India that in-house counsel should know about if they plan M&As in India. In addition, it will outline key laws governing M&As in India.

Any company or individual is subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") if it directly or indirectly causes an act or effect in the U.S. in the furtherance of a corrupt payment to a public official. In particular, U.S. parent companies of Mexican subsidiaries can be held liable under the FCPA, if they are found to have directed or been involved in the corrupt activities of their Mexican subsidiaries. This QuickCounsel covers how the FCPA affects how business is conducted in Mexico.

Learn ten tips to negotiate large corporate contracts more effectively. In this short article, Lydia Montalbano, Group Legal Counsel, CRH Nederland B.V., discusses key strategies for effective negotiations, including in international situations where the negotiating parties are from different countries.

This article provides an insight on differential voting rights (DVR) and India’s regulatory framework for the issuance of shares carrying DVRs (DVR Shares).

What does the US Supreme Court's decision regarding the admission processes of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina mean for colleges and for employers?

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding blockchain and cryptocurrency across a range of jurisdictions.

A Bring Your Own Device M2M policy is almost indispensable for employers who recognize that their employees constantly rely on personal devices. Establishing a BYOD policy is nevertheless a risky proposition if improperly managed.

Whether the expense of an environmental consultant is a defense cost which, like other defense expenses, is recoverable as incurred, or an indemnity cost, recoverable only at the end of coverage litigation, is one of the most significant issues in environmental insurance coverage litigation today. By carefully planning, tracking, and describing such expenditures, policyholders can help maximize the chance that they will be recoverable as defense costs and thus get the most from insurance coverage.