Members respond with a note of caution to the question of whether to use email disclaimers. The consensus is that disclaimers should be tailored and relevant.
Derivatives, or contracts based on the value of something else, have been receiving a lot of publicity, particularly with regard to their alleged abuse. This article sheds light on the many uses of derivatives, including their role in risk management. Learn more about derivatives, including how new regulation has affected their function.
This is a smart and focused list of points you need to keep in mind as you act as counsel and business person in a merger deal for United States based mergers and acquisitions.
Jim Jackson, executive office director and general counsel of Medair, discusses risk management for the humanitarian aid industry.
A sample liability and release form for an adult.
A sample communications guideline, which also includes safety plan guidance and risk management checklists.
A sample injury or property damage report form.
A run/walk/bike ride/bull-riding contest sounds like a great fundraising idea. But what should in-house counsel be thinking about when they are planning for an active event or negotiating contracts with vendors? Learn from the voices of experience.
“Risk management” has just been added to your job description. Surprised? In today’s corporate environment, understanding how to identify, analyze and mitigate risk is essential for any in-house counsel. Learn the basics and check out the example using compliance with the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA").