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The legal and regulatory landscape of the Middle East, specifically in Oman, is constantly evolving, meaning businesses have to remain agile in order to continue to progress. In this article, learn how these changes impact your legal team.

This resource from Seyfarth & Shaw LLP discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposal for three new sets of rules (the “Proposed Rules”), as well as key considerations for the future based on this proposal.

Early this year, the Anti-Corruption Law came into effect. It introduces administrative and civil liability on legal entities for illicit acts practiced against local and foreign public administration. Learn more about how this law will be enforced. This article is also available in Portuguese:

<p><a href="http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1361091">The New Brazilian Anti-Corruption Law Comes Into Effect (Portuguese)</a></p>

This page provides a summary of EPA’s Interim Approach to Applying the Audit Policy to New Owners which became effective August 1, 2008.

This model letter to new hires regarding their confidentiality obligations to previous employers is drafted to be of generation application to United States employers.

This sample policy illustrates an approach to drug and alcohol testing.

This brief article provides ten tips for in-house counsel to consider when evaluating e-discovery software or services when evaluating opportunities in the United States and globally.

The proverbial gauntlet has been thrown down — law departments are increasingly challenged to be more service-oriented and less costly. It may sound like an impossible task and for some, it may well be. But there’s another possible solution: off shoring.

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

As technology plays an increasing role in our society, organizations and in-house counsel should ensure they are aware of the contractual, privacy and risk mitigation best practices associated with emerging technologies.

This resource from Latham & Watkins LLP provides insight into frequently asked questions regarding Amended Rule 10b4-1 and Insider Trading Disclosures. These include questions on Compliance Dates and Transition Issues, Cooling-Off Periods, Overlapping Plans, Affiliated Entities, and more.

Provides tips to succeed as new in-house counsel. Includes how the cultures of law firm life and corporate legal department are different, how to become a business team member, how to change from being managed to managing outside counsel, etc.

Learn how the German Civil Code was updated as of January 1, 2022 as a result of implementation of the Sale of Goods Directive and the Digital Content and Services Directive.

Learn how the German Civil Code was updated as of January 1, 2022 as a result of implementation of the Sale of Goods Directive and the Digital Content and Services Directive.

Companies doing deals and business in the European Union may soon see more red tape added to the already complex set of European regulations on merger control, EU state aid and foreign investment control. On 30 June 2022, the European Parliament and the Council announced their agreement on a new regulation, which will give the European Commission (EC) far-reaching powers to intervene in, and possibly prohibit, M&A transactions and public tender bids involving companies that have received apparently distortive foreign subsidies from non-EU governments. This article discusses the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) that allows the EC to review transactions affected by foreign subsidies and to remedy any possible distortive effects.

"Charities and Not-for-Profits: Are You Ready for the New Anti-­spam Legislation?" A transcript of a live Q&A session from the Nonprofit Organizations Committee's special presentation on Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation.

For companies with a substantial dependence on new technology, the prospect of patent infringement litigation poses a significant threat to corporate success and even company viability. Use these suggestions to help identify and minimize your risks.

The Justice Department announced that it reached an agreement with Isabella Geriatric Center (IGC), a nursing home located in New York City, resolving a claim that IGC engaged in a pattern or practice of citizenship discrimination during the employment eligibility reverification process in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

The prospect of managing litigation can be daunting for the new in-house attorney. Whether assessing risk, understanding insurance or engaging outside counsel, this article provides a play-by-play strategy for all aspects of litigation management. Because even though the situation may seem dark, it is, after all, the best time to shine.

Corporate counsel in every industry are facing new and more frequent challenges in dealing with fraud and corruption. As companies grow and expand, gaining knowledge about how to identify and confront these issues is vital to counsel. The key to detecting and preventing fraud and corruption is vigorous employment screening protocols.

Learn about the possible changes to employment law in the United Kingdom with the election of Liz Truss as Prime Minister.

This QuickCounsel examines Brazil's new Anticorruption Law, compares it to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA") and to the UK Bribery Act 2010 (the "Bribery Act"), and offers suggestions for corporate compliance departments that will need to prepare their companies to comply with the new law.

This Quick Overview highlights key practical implications for affected dispositions of land (including holdings of such land) in the UK.

Learn about key EU and national public procurement regulations, in this multi-jurisdictional guide.