The purpose of this article is to highlight the key issues any international non-government organization (NGO) should consider when evaluating their international employment needs, considering expansion into a new region/jurisdiction, or in any other context where employment law may arise.
This guide provides an introduction to Canada’s civil litigation and dispute resolution system. It describes the procedures followed in Canada’s civil courts and administrative tribunals and discusses alternatives to dispute resolution, with a focus on mediation and arbitration.
As technology plays an increasing role in our society, organizations and in-house counsel should ensure they are aware of the contractual, privacy and risk mitigation best practices associated with emerging technologies.
Public- and private-sector institutional purchasers are increasingly procuring “cloud” services. Purchasers are choosing cloud services for the anticipated improvements in efficiency, agility, scalability and cost effectiveness, while not necessarily understanding the impact on their organization’s sustainability performance. In this article, in-house counsel will learn how to identify potential sustainability impacts to migrating to cloud-based services.
Investing in, acquiring, or partnering with companies requires a due diligence investigation in which intellectual property (IP) will play a role. This article, from a primarily United States perspective, describes four levels of due diligence review, and the level of review warranted by different types of transactions. For efficiency, key questions upfront can focus the review.
Followers of the financial press will not have failed to note the prominence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) developments in recent years, whether through regulatory proposals, statements from asset managers concerning ESG, or industry/sector changes. As such, much has been written about the movement away from a shareholder economy toward a stakeholder economy, and the need to “build back better” as part of COVID-19 economic renewal packages.
The enforcement actions provide early clues on how the SEC’s “risk-based data analytics” may flag public companies for investigation.
This publication includes a series of profiles of in-house lawyers in Australia, tracing their career pathways since graduation and highlighting the career decisions that have led to their in-house career. By highlighting these individuals, ACC aims to showcase the dynamic career opportunities offered by an in-house legal career.
There has been significant growth in the number of in-house lawyers in Australia over the past decade, with the in-house profession now representing the fastest growing segment of the Australian legal sector. The ACC Australia Graduate Profile Handbook traces the legal careers of several young ACC Australia members, details how they arrived at their first in-house counsel role, and offers key lessons learnt in these roles. Based on excerpts from the handbook, this article outlines tips and lessons from these graduates’ in-house journey.
A focus on efficiency and effectiveness—these were the strategic priorities for the majority of legal teams.
This was a consistent message from corporate law departments around the world. In Europe respondents placed particular emphasis on the drive for efficiency. In this report, in-house counsel will learn about the priorities and implementation strategies of European corporate departments.