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Nancy Pei, Principal, Alice Tseng, Principal, Toronto Office and Daphne Lainson, Principal, Ottawa Office, Smart & Biggar LLP

Canada is an attractive market for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Most Canadian consumers have some form of drug coverage through government programs and/or private insurance. Below are ten patent and regulatory topics that in-house counsel need to know before bringing an innovative product to Canada.

Editor's note: This article was updated to reflect recent developments; the original version of this article was published on December 16, 2020.

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Region: Canada
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
David Chambers, Senior Counsel, Smith & Nephew, and Rosaline Oskanian
6 pages

In this Sample Trade Secret Policy, in-house counsel can review informative language about trade secrets and how to define them for potential new employees in the United States.

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Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
1 pages

In this Sample Acknowledgement Form, an incoming employee is reviewing and acknowledging the trade secrets policy the hiring company has instituted.

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Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
1 pages

In this example of possible "Notice" language about Whistleblower Immunity, language is constructed to inform a possible whistleblower of their rights and immunity.

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Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
Joel Bush, Partner, Allen Garrett, Partner, and Ben Richardson, Associate, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
65 pages

This ACC Guide provides an overview on trade secrets in the United States. It will explain the legal framework that in-house counsel can use to inform, protect, and provide guidance when dealing with trade secrets, intellectual property usage, and what you company might face in attempting to protect certain information.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
Matthew Burt, Associate and Daniel Anthony, Counsel, Smart & Biggar LLP

In today’s globalized society, it is increasingly common for businesses to litigate disputes across international borders. This raises the potential hurdle of a judgment issuing in one jurisdiction, while the assets of the debtor are located in another jurisdiction. Canada is generally considered a cooperative jurisdiction in which to enforce a judgment. This article explains how to enforce foreign judgments against assets in Canada.

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Region: Canada
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
Rich Cohen, President and General Counsel of Qualmet

When you take your year in stock, it feels like it's time answer some fundamental questions about your life, career, relationships and finances. How long should I continue to work? What things should I be thinking about for my “post” career years and what is my professional legacy? These questions should not wait to be answered. Take control of your gray years and turn them into great years.

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Interest Area: Career Development
Region: Global, United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC
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Julian Hammond, Special Counsel and James Morvell, Partner, Hall & Wilcox
7 pages

The new Corporate Crime Report from the Australian Law Reform Commission is call to create a culture of compliances for businesses. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about the background of the report and key recommendations for Australian businesses.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
Peter Connor, Founder & CEO, Alternatively Legal
5 pages

Legal knowledge isn't everything when you're in-house counsel. In this article, learn how the development of non-legal skills can really boost your career.

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Interest Area: Career Development
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
Kate Sherburn, Legal "Beagle" at Who Gives A Crap?
2 pages

Good business and good lawyering is more than just about making money. In this article, in-house counsel can learn about a peculiar start-up and how they made their mission a success.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
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