Increased online trading between the United States and Europe has also heightened the need for increased caution in matters of privacy and data protection. And while there are no hard and fast rules about ecommerce between the two unions, the smooth sailing of trans-Atlantic transactions may become a bit bumpy. Enter the EU Safe Harbor as a possible solution.
People in positions of power generally have the intelligence and experience to lead their companies into the next level of success. Their executive qualifications, however, do not guarantee that they are warm, fuzzy people persons who treat their staffs with respect. When execs are behaving badly, corrective coaching can be a way to transform a roughshod employee into an exemplary one.
Does your nonprofit organization operate in multiple jurisdictions or abroad? What are the key legal and operational issues to consider as you guide your nonprofit organization through this phase of its development? Learn the basics of operating in multiple jurisdictions, both international and domestic, from fellow in-house counsel and external experts. Topics covered will include: managing multi-state charitable solicitation and registration compliance; incorporating or registering to operate abroad; international taxation, banking and currency issues; employment and payroll matters; foreign corrupt practices act; and anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering compliance.
Ten tips for attorneys in small law departments of closely-held corporations to balance their role as counsel, proficient advisor, skilled negotiator or zealous advocate and corporate employee officer, board member or director, and comply with their ethical obligations (with a US focus).
This article challenges the view that outside counsel are more effective gatekeepers than their in-house colleagues, addressing Professor Kim's analysis and applying it to firsthand experiences.
Pro Bono, as we know, refers to work undertaken voluntarily and without
payment, as a public service. As in-house lawyers, we are ideally suited to leverage our skills to provide services to those who are unable to afford them; to have a direct impact on those in need.
Laura Stein speaks to the active role ACC has taken as the advocate for the in-house counsel.
Chairman’s Message: Operating Without a License?
I am happy to report that there have been some exciting developments recently in the advocacy area. Last year, ACC conducted a survey of its membership documenting corporate clients’ experience with privilege erosion, which indicated that this was growing into a major problem. The US Sentencing Commission (USSC), concerned by these initial results, asked ACC to delve deeper into the issue. So in January, ACC conducted a second survey that confirmed a widespread “culture of waiver” within government prosecutorial and enforcement contexts.
In this ACC guide, explore suggestions on assisting your legal and non-legal staff in their efforts to protect the company's attorney-client and work product privileges under US law. Learn about attorney-client privilege, attorney work-product privilege, the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and general tips.