Data breaches are serious issues. Australian and global in-house counsel need to prepare in advance for malicious attacks on their customers' data.
The role of in-house counsel around the world, and particularly in Asia, is becoming more and more difficult with each passing year. Technology is constantly evolving, while data volumes are increasing, and data sources are becoming more complex with cross-border cloud-based platforms and the prevalence of mobile devices in the everyday corporate environment.
Given the close relationship between the United States (US) and Canada, it is common for commercial disputes with US origins to migrate north and take on cross-border dimensions. There are certain key considerations for in-house counsel to keep in mind once a dispute reaches Canada. All Canadian provinces except for Quebec follow the common law system, to which this article is limited.
Increased focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship is changing the legal and regulatory landscape affecting the fashion and textiles industry, providing new challenges for textile and garment manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. This Top Ten provides a list of tips for sustainability professionals to navigate compliance issues throughout their supply chain.
Indian securities law has focused on regulating, holding accountable, and penalizing “promoters” because concentrated family-owned businesses have been the prevailing business model so far in India. This Quick Overview will explain changes made to the law and different concepts put for by a recently published consultation paper.
In this article, the personal philosophy of leadership is explored and shared through an in-house counsel perspective.
Our job description as in-house counsel often includes common themes: (i) assisting our company in achieving its business goals and (ii) ensuring that our company does not take on undue risk. This Top Ten is designed to help you identify and evaluate these common risk exposures that arise in commercial contracts.
This sample form provides a Research Misconduct Policy that assists research staff members to establish and maintain high standards of ethical practices in research. The form contains policy that describes ongoing obligations of research staff to promote an environment that supports ethical research and process.
This checklist can be used as a starting point for assessing legal issues in negotiation for software/technology services from a Buyer's standpoint.
This checklist includes key issues for employers to consider regarding return-to-work and COVID-19 vaccination policies in the United States.