This is an ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 report to the House Delegates on Pro Hac Vice Admission.
In this article the Commission proposed – and the House adopted – six Resolutions. Those Resolutions were the product of a three-year study of how globalization and technology are transforming the practice of law and how the regulation of lawyers should be updated in light of those developments.
This is an ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 report to the House Delegates on Rule 5.5: Unauthorized Practice of Law
This is a sample of the principal terms of a proposed investment in Series X Convertible Preferred Stock of [Target], Inc.
This is a list of materials with links regarding in-house pro bono and the role of the chief legal officer.
These are recommendations for preserving attorney client privilege and attorney work product protection in the context of the company's compliance program administration and implementation.
Many companies are starting to form their own venture capital groups to explore different avenues to generate return on investment (ROI) and partner with emerging companies less expensively than through organic growth. An experienced panel of in-house practitioners and external counsel will provide a thorough understanding of current market practice, terms and conditions and applicable securities and ethical issues. You will learn the essentials of corporate venture capital, from examining the anatomy of a venture capital deal, dissecting term sheets and their negotiation, to exploring key issues in financing rounds, exit strategies and securities law compliance. You will also learn about the latest financing trends, regional differences in deal practice and ethical issues that arise when your employees act as directors of start-ups and venture-backed companies.
So your CEO has finally recognized that the company needs a compliance program, and naturally turns to you, the lawyer. Where do you start? How do you determine that you've identified the compliance risks, complied with all the applicable laws and regulations, and adequately addressed the risks? This session will describe the essentials of a compliance program including risk assessments, policy development, communications, training, establishment of controls and monitoring and testing of controls. Presenters will offer firsthand experiences (some positive) and best practices, incorporating MRCP 3, A-C privilege, MRCP 1.16 and MRCP 1.13 for ethics.
Long thought to be predominantly a US concern, human rights laws around the world are bringing equal opportunity issues to the forefront throughout the multinational operation. From gender requirements on corporate boards in Europe, to a sweeping sexual harassment law in India, to new family-leave recognitions in Japan, to a recent Employment Equity Amendment Bill in South Africa, global developments in human rights law command the attention of headquarters and regional in-house counsel like never before. A panel of current and former in-house counsel will discuss what these developments mean for the management of global employment law issues for the multinational employer.
As more jurisdictions adopt and enforce anti-corruption laws with different legal standards and territorial reach, in-house counsel face increasing pressure to manage compliance on a global scale with resources that don’t necessarily grow in proportion. This panel will explore how to go beyond addressing national anti-corruption laws as they emerge. Experienced compliance professionals will discuss best practices to ensure effective and efficient ongoing monitoring and improvement of a compliance program in a streamlined manner across borders, secure and leverage resources within the business and build up a long-term culture of compliance that preserves consistency across the business while adapting to local laws and cultural factors.