This article explains the three types of rule breakers: inadvertent, rationalized, and calculating. Each one requires a slightly different compliance strategy.

Womble Bond Dickinson’s second annual analyzes the fast-evolving global data privacy law landscape and, for the first time, includes over 200 respondents from both the US and UK.

Some topics include the growing use of biometric data and artificial intelligence (AI), differences between operating in the US, the UK, Europe and more.

This is a Mergers & Acquisition Confidentiality Agreement.

This sample template is for the bylaws of a Maryland corporation.

This is a sample non-exclusive distribution and supply agreement, between a manufacturer and a distributor, for distribution and marketing services by the distributor.

US companies are constantly expanding, allowing them to stay competitive, but also opening the door to corporate compliance risks. Managing global risk with a strong compliance program is even more crucial following recent corporate scandal, and this article discusses the issues that can arise and offers suggestions on how to be effective.

Due diligence, choice of accounting and advisory firms, and banking and finance arrangements pose special challenges for in-house practitioners managing international mergers and acquisitions transactions. We will address how cross-cultural communication, ability to manage foreign outside counsel, knowledge of one’s company and understanding of M&A principles allows us to work across borders to achieve business objectives.

A checklist regarding applications to the U.S. Department of Energy for long-term authority to export liquefied natural gas to countries without a Free Trade Agreement with the United States requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas.

More and more nonprofits are striving to have a global footprint. Expanding operations across borders poses unique challenges to US-based nonprofits. From opening and closing offices to moving assets, grantmaking, and managing data issues, this session will take a deeper look at the legal and business aspects of managing overseas operations.

On Aug. 5, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Thaler v. Vidal ruled that an artificial intelligence (AI) system cannot be listed as a named inventor on a patent application, affirming the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia rulings. The Federal Circuit concluded that the Patent Act requires an “inventor,” as defined in Section 100(f), to be a “natural person."

US corporate counsel tend to prefer litigation. Nonetheless, there are advantages to domestic and international commercial arbitration. The most significant advantage is that conflicting parties can participate in the selection of an arbitrator.

When “Legal Approval” of an agreement is required, the Legal Department is responsible for reviewing and advising the Business Unit on legal terms and risks associated with the matter.

The US False Claims Act (FCA) was enacted during the American Civil War for the purpose of discouraging individuals and corporations from cheating the government. The FCA has been amended several times since then and has been upheld by the courts.

This is a sample agreement under which the promoter of a company assigns to the company pre-incorporation rights and obligations, and the company agrees to indemnify the promoter in connection with the assigned assets and liabilities.

This checklist outlines some exemplary laws and regulations that should at least be considered as potentially relevant when formulating corporate IG policies and programs.

This InfoPAKSM provides guidance for attorneys new to the in-house practice. The InfoPAK addresses the scope of work new in-house counsel can expect, compliance issues, the legal and non-legal duties imposed on in-house counsel, and liabilities one may incur as in-house counsel. With helpful tips and additional resources on adapting to your new role as in- house counsel, this InfoPAK provides a thorough review of the responsibilities new corporate counsel will face.

This is a sample director indemnification agreement, under which a company agrees to indemnify its directors and officers. The sample is governed by the laws of Delaware.

Companies facing claims under the US False Claims Act ("FCA") frequently possess employment practices liability insurance ("EPL") claims to cover losses arising from the whistleblower's alleged wrongful or retaliatory termination. In this quick overview, learn about EPL coverage and common related insurance issues.

Read this article to find out several key risk areas that require significant attention by legal counsel before a US or European member of a joint venture in Asia finds it necessary to discuss a break-up, dissolution, restructuring, or buy-out of a joint venture with its foreign partner.

Cloud computing allows us to easily store data without physical storage devices, helping to reduce the carbon footprint. But environmental issues from cloud data centers makes this a mixed blessing.

On September 15, 2022, US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco issued a memorandum outlining further revisions to the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) criminal enforcement policies and practices. This article discusses DOJ’s two foundational expectations: prompt and transparent corporate self-disclosure and cooperation, and individual accountability.

In this template/checklist members of the health law industry can track developments in their acquisition project, using the best due diligence practices.

This is a sample services agreement between a company and supplier, for the manufacturing and supply of medical products.

With the California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) going into effect in 2020, here’s what US in-house counsel should consider when creating data policies.