A comprehensive checklist of items for your litigation committee to consider.
This checklist outlines the detailed steps to take upon receipt of a demand letter. Initially published July 31, 2014; republished March 30, 2023.
A focused list of steps to consider when dealing with this type of litigation.
This InfoPAK is intended to assist in-house counsel at public companies in addressing the issues that arise most frequently in connection with shareholder derivative litigation. It discusses litigating shareholder derivative lawsuits, responding to shareholder litigation demands and responding to shareholder books-and-records inspection demands. This InfoPAK also provides checklists on specific topics such as derivative litigation basics, demand letters, special litigation committees, and books-and-records inspection demands.
Private employers should consider the steps discussed in this article to avoid potentially costly litigation.
The results of insider trading enforcement and sentencing continue to follow trends of years past. Review this QuickCounsel to learn more.
This Top Ten examines ten hot-button privacy and data security issues and presents questions to help you gauge whether your organization is at risk, in the U.S. or abroad.
The purpose of this InfoPAK is to assist corporate counsel in understanding and making decisions about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and global anti-corruption law. Included is a summary of the Act, the role of the various government agencies, enforcement trends, and a discussion of steps companies can take to mitigate risk and fulfill their obligations under the Act. <p><b>Also included is a summary of anti-corruption laws in: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, and Thailand.</b></p>
This brief overview (QuickCounsel) examines the use of interpreters in civil litigation in the United States, focusing in particular on depositions, including the use of "check" interpreters. The article concludes with thoughts on how to handle commonly occurring interpretation issues.
This InfoPAK is designed to assist in-house counsel in the design and execution of internal investigations. It discusses how to structure the investigation, manage documents, conduct interviews, and communicate about the investigation with third parties, such as auditors and regulators. This InfoPAK also provides guidance on specific topics such as the risks associated with cross-border investigations, indemnification and insurance, and maximizing the investigation’s privilege protections.