One year into the auto-enrolment regime, some of the complexities encountered so far by employers in practice will shortly be ironed out. New regulations will introduce more flexibility for employers, including those who have already staged into the regime. The changes cover a range of issues, from basic elements such as the deadline for auto-enrolling an eligible worker to technical points on the test scheme standards; and introduce alternative definitions of pay reference periods.
A review of legal privilege for in-house counsel in various jurisdictions around the world.
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.
The General Counsel Excellence Report highlights <br />the growing commercialization of the role and the <br />increasing opportunities for savvy corporate counsel.
Brief discussion of "subject to contract" clauses as reviewed in Singapore and English High Court cases.
Review of social media considerations for in-house counsel, including social media issues in recruitment and during employment.
A brief overview of anti-bribery and corruption laws in Europe, Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
This Wisdom of the Crowd addresses issues of conducting due diligence background investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and similar international legislation.
Indemnities feature in many commercial contracts, but there are a number of common misconceptions about their nature, which can lead to surprising outcomes if claims under them are made or challenged. This article answers frequently asked questions, clears up some misunderstandings, and considers how the English courts have interpreted indemnities over the years. It also includes some drafting tips to help ensure the indemnity in your contract provides the protection you expect.
A reference guide for Private Equity and Venture Capital professional, adviser and lawyers. It sets out the current status of jurisdictions, implementation of new regulation and key considerations to take into account when deciding to invest in different European jurisdictions.