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Okay – you're ready to get started in establishing value-driven practices in your department/law firm relationships. Need some ideas? We'll deliver a menu of 50+ practices that you can consider to get started. Of course, every department and firm is different and every client defines value through their own experience and perspective: that's why we've got a little bit of everything for you to consider (surely SOMETHING fits!) and a list of 5 "universal" favorite practices that every department and firm should consider to help make their relationships more valuable, sustainable, and profitable all around. Sharpen your pencils and prepare to innovate!

Review key provisions of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, CFPOA, OECD, Brazil’s anticorruption law and others; highlight the extraterritoriality of each regulation and the impact on global businesses, incorporating recent enforcement actions; explore the local responsiveness vs. global efficiency debate, and how cultural norms impact the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs; and Discuss practical approaches to understanding and mitigating risks. (Topics of interest may include screening suppliers, distributors and agents, and drafting, maintaining and enforcing contractual provisions.)

There are two kinds of companies: those that have had a security breach and those that will have a security breach. Security incidents present numerous significant risks to companies, including negative brand and reputation attention, loss of sales or customer churn, financial penalties and legal exposure. This session will provide practical guidance from an in-house perspective on the multiple challenges posed by cybersecurity issues, best practices for data protection and steps to take in the event of an information security breach. Topics will also include insurance and vetting third-party vendors.

305 A View from the Top: CEOs Forecast Their Vision & Plans for In-house Counsel

This quick reference provides you with a general overview of some of the nuances in the employment and labor law realm as it pertains to Belgium. The document delves into the legal framework and then touches on core areas (employment contracts, working conditions, etc.) that you need to be mindful of.

This is a sample lease agreement involving an office/industrial park.

The Guide to the ACC Value Challenge in Europe is a user-friendly resource designed for both those who are just beginning to look at value in the in-house legal function, and those who have already made progress in delivering value.
Each chapter provides basic guidelines and a few more advanced approaches. Some chapters may be more useful to those just starting out on the ACC Value Challenge, and other chapters may provide greater benefit to those who are already leading initiatives to increase value from external or internal resources. The case examples included in the guide provide a range of beginning to advanced steps as well. <br><br>Download the PDF, or view the interactive digital edition at <a href="http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe">www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe </a>

ACC Amicus Brief - Crimson Trace v. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Guidance on mergers and acquisitions in Portugal. Includes warnings when dealing with M&A's, recent developments, and legal analysis of the underlying law.

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