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Sarah Harrop, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard LLP
2 pages

In this updated guide, learn about the changes to right to work checks effective April 6, 2022, including details of the new digital identity verification tool for checks carried out on British and Irish nationals.

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Region: Europe, United Kingdom, Ireland
Robert Nešpůrek, Partner, and Richard Otevřel, Counsel, Havel & Partners
2 pages

A model compliance management system, which includes a functional whistleblowing system, is recognized by the methodology of Czech Republic public prosecutor offices as an example of measures that can avert corporate criminal liability. This article is an overview of what an organization can gain by implementing a functional whistleblowing hotline.

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Region: Europe, Czech Republic
Thomas Munk Rasmussen, Partner, Susanne Stougaard, Partner, Mikkel Friis Rossa, Partner, Charlotte Bagger Tranberg, Partner, Egil Husum, Managing Associate, Bech-Bruun Law Firm P/S
5 pages

The Danish Data Protection Agency published its 2022 inspection plan, which involves new focus areas, but also repeats areas from previous years. This article is an overview of the inspection plan, and how your organisation can prepare for a possible inspection.

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Region: Europe, Denmark
Jonathan Carr, Partner, Lewis Silkin LLP 
2 pages

As organizations try to find ways to reduce carbon emissions and adopt more sustainable practices, template employment contracts are probably not the first place you would think to look. This article considers what changes you could make to template employment contracts to help meet your sustainability commitments.

Catherine Hammon, Digital Transformation Knowledge Lawyer, Mark Taylor, Partner, and Ian McKenzie, Associate Director, Osborne Clarke LLP UK
4 pages

In late 2021, the Law Commission published a report concluding that the law of England and Wales can facilitate and support smart legal contracts without the need for reform. This article provides businesses, using or deploying smart legal contracts, a couple of significant caveats to consider.

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Collection: Blockchain
Region: Europe, United Kingdom
Thomas Weibel, Co-Head of Dispute Resolution, VISCHER AG, Zürich/Geneva/Basel

This resource is an overview on managing document production in Swiss State court proceedings.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Switzerland, Europe, Global
Raj Shah, Senior Associate, Collyer Bristow
2 pages

Investors and the wider public are increasingly gravitating towards businesses that prioritize ESG credentials. This article is about the importance of data protection in this context and why it should not be overlooked.

A selection of resources regarding the new standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission on June 4, 2021, regarding the transfer of personal data under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Region: European Union, Europe
Lisa Hart Shepherd, Vice President of Research & Advisory Services, and Founder of Acritas Thomson Reuters
8 pages

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.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Europe, European Union
Audience: Small Law Departments

Understand the implications of the Brexit agreement of December 24, 2020 between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

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