As many can attest, it’s not easy to discuss business operations in Europe without first acknowledging EU data privacy laws. The latest regulation efforts will broaden the scope of ePrivacy legislation to increase protections for newer technologies. Here’s what to expect.
It’s no secret that globalization has shifted the role of the global general counsel. As companies expand into new regional markets — complete with their own regulatory and compliance considerations — senior management is increasingly looking to the legal department to fill in the gray areas.
An overview of the Indian government's efforts to encourage and protect employees who speak up.
Too much email? The sheer volume is a distraction. Below is a system to reduce the volume of email received, triage the remainder, and eliminate much of the unnecessary waste associated with a full inbox. It is a system, not magic. It will require some effort. But it will be worth it. The system has two components. Though they are complements, either alone should prove useful in improving your Outlook.
Law firms have access to highly sensitive information about their corporate clients and, as a result, are prime targets for cybercrime. Corporations need to know what their outside counsel are doing to protect their sensitive data.
This resource educates the corporate counselor about the ways to use technology and strategic flow processes to increase productivity and enable lawyers to work more effectively. This approach is designed to provide attorneys with the tools they need to collaborate better with clients, the legal department and outside counsel.
Don't pay big bucks to outside counsel for a corporate code of conduct. Use one of the many available in ACC's Virtual LibrarySM, like this one.
A fictitious dialogue between inside and outside counsel in today’s world of alternative billing techniques, first-class airfares, unnecessary research and overstaffing.
Generally, counsel no longer advise against disclosure when a data breach occurs in a company. So, what should be done when sensitive client information is leaked? this article takes you through the steps — from identifying the type of data that was compromised to determining who must be notified — in order to swiftly respond to the event and minimize backlash.
Although nonprofits have continued to grow in size and sophistication, they are under constant pressure to increase transparency and justify their tax-exempt status. Instead of a threat, view this as an opportunity to define your organization to your stakeholders, resulting in better management and continued independence from excessive regulations.