This article will summarizes the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence, explains the CFPB’s proposal and its legal basis, and outline steps companies can take to address the regulation before and after it goes into effect.
(Editor Note: CFPB enacted the final rule on July 10, 2017. On Oct. 17, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled the CFPB's funding mechanism was unconstitutional. On Nov. 14, 2022, the CFPB filed a writ of certiorari with the US Supreme Court requesting review of the decision in the 2022 term.)
This list of best practices provides a beginning framework for maintaining an inclusive, non-discriminatory work environment.
This brief article presents tips regarding how in-house lawyers can protect the attorney-client privilege under US law.
Increasingly, multinational corporations are conducting internal investigations to assess civil and regulatory risk, particularly in light of increased regulatory scrutiny. Because they face civil and regulatory risk in multiple jurisdictions, those investigations must also be conducted in multiple jurisdictions. Jurisdictions have different rules relating to internal investigations, such as privilege, employee interviews and disclosure obligations. This session will discuss how to conduct a cross-border internal investigation effectively and the pitfalls that may await in-house counsel.
In this article, the ABA amends the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct dated August 2012, to provide guidance regarding the ethical implications of retaining lawyers and nonlawyers outside the firm to work on client matters (i.e. outsourcing)
This is an ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 report to the House Delegates on Pro Hac Vice Admission.
This is an ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 report to the House Delegates on Rule 5.5: Unauthorized Practice of Law
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses whether lawyers can attend a meeting with their clients, when the opposing party's counsel is not present, under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Small Law Departments ACC Network.*
A panel discussion on the threats to the independence of in-house counsel across Europe and, in particular, how privilege rules may vary in different practice areas.
This presentation discusses the business acquisition process.