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This seminar will explain the latest happenings around the proposal to limit director search disclosures in respect of Hong Kong companies over internal company records and at the Companies Registry.

The approach would be purely from the practical governance perspective in relation to business concerns. The discussions will consider:

  • The original proposals back in 2012
  • The current modifications and timeframe
  • The devil being in the details which are being finalized

You can join the lecture for some historical perspectives, issues and perspectives on this vexed topic.

Boards around the world have moved ESG to the top of their agendas. 

Every business-

irrespective of its size or industry- is morally and (in many cases) legally required to become better corporate citizens and both customers and employers are now making decisions on such policies. 

The environmental aspects of governance is particularly topical under the Biden Administration and Europe has been focusing on carbon net zero targets for many years.  Our panel of experienced UK lawyers and US in-house ethics and compliance officer will provide an introduction to what and why ESG is so key to corporate success and then take a deeper dive into the regulatory and practical aspects of adopting a proportionate approach to compliance.

  • What is ESG?
  • Global Trends for ESG
  • Governance and Board Considerations (including reporting obligations)
  • Environmental issues & COP26
  • Managing ESG within businesses
  • Using ESG positively
  • Dealing with ESG bad press

 

Docusign, Inc.
3 pages

In many states, notaries public can take advantage of electronic signature related technologies to remotely notarize documents. In this article, find out how remote online notarization (RON) helps businesses function safely and more efficiently.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
Docusign, Inc.
9 pages

This article explains how electronic signature laws and principles in the United States laid the foundation for the advent of remote online notarization.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC

Document management and retention policies are a pain point for nearly every organization. The mass numbers of people working from home shines a spotlight on these gaps. This program will cover what in-house counsel should focus on as priorities for records and information governance.

Collaborative tools like Zoom and Teams, and materials created and shared on such platforms, create additional challenges. We will address compliance with privacy regulations under these “new normal” conditions, as well as best practices for updating and enforcing retention policies. With the potential for increased merger and acquisition activity, we will address what you should know about “dark data”. Join us for a lively and timely discussion with industry experts.

Takeaways:

  • compliance with privacy regulations
  • best practices for updating and enforcing retention policies
  • what you should know about "dark data"
Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Litigation is a complicated game of claims and defenses, requiring the court’s attention on the merits. Requesting parties frequently attempt to distract the court with claims unrelated to the merits in an effort to take their eyes off the ball. Parties are seeking discovery of unrelated, overbroad information that courts have repeatedly found to be outside the bounds of what is permitted by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Be prepared to blow the whistle.

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