The fifth edition of The Corporate Counsellor's Deskbook offers insightful analysis of the key areas of the law of critical interest to in-house counsel and corporate law departments, as well as outside firms and attorneys who represent corporate clients on a regular basis.The authors provide step-by-step guidance on issues such as: Employment agreements and executive compensationManaging complex litigation and litigation budgetingImplementing internal procedures to protect against insider trading and internal file controlsTaking advantage of alternative dispute resolution formatsCounseling on employment law and intellectual propertyNoncompetition agreementsImport regulation and customs complianceEnvironmental law concerns.Additional topics in the Fifth Edition include:

The new fifth edition of THE CORPORATE COUNSELLOR'S DESKBOOK offers insightful analysis of the key areas of the law of critical interest to in-house counsel & corporate law departments, as well as outside firms & attorneys who represent corporate clients on a regular basis. The authors provide step-by-step guidance on issues such as: employment agreements & executive compensation managing complex litigation & litigation budgeting implementing internal procedures to protect against insider trading & internal file controls taking advantage of alternative dispute resolution formats counseling on employment law & intellectual property noncompetition agreements import regulation & customs compliance environmental law concerns Additional topics in the Fifth Edition include: internal corporate investigation & the need to preserve confidentiality; indemnification & insurance of corporate official; the process of going public & the reporting obligations of publicly-held corporations.

Representing the Corporation gives you the inside track on understanding the legal services the corporation is really seeking from its counsel. Richard H. Weise shares his 30 years of experience in corporate legal affairs to show you how to develop practices that are in tune with the needs and requirements of the client. Weise offers valuable guidance to in-house counsel and practitioners on: Getting client feedback effectively -- Developing a healthy interdependent relationship with the client -- Implementing an effective dispute resolution strategy...an important client satisfier -- Helping a client with ethics management issues -- Offering the client a "no surprises" covenant. -- Working with the client on important compliance issues and crisis management. -- Plus leading-edge coverage of vital topics such as the law of the Internet, international corporate practice, intellectual property, securities law, government contracting, tax, mergers and acquisitions, and more.Representing the Corporation contains a wealth of adaptable sample forms, checklists, spreadsheets, in-house reports, and manuals for your particular situation.

The new fifth edition of THE CORPORATE COUNSELLOR'S DESKBOOK offers insightful analysis of the key areas of the law of critical interest to in-house counsel & corporate law departments, as well as outside firms & attorneys who represent corporate clients on a regular basis. The authors provide step-by-step guidance on issues such as: employment agreements & executive compensation managing complex litigation & litigation budgeting implementing internal procedures to protect against insider trading & internal file controls taking advantage of alternative dispute resolution formats counseling on employment law & intellectual property noncompetition agreements import regulation & customs compliance environmental law concerns Additional topics in the Fifth Edition include: internal corporate investigation & the need to preserve confidentiality; indemnification & insurance of corporate official; the process of going public & the reporting obligations of publicly-held corporations.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

A legal treatise that will help you act quickly to address allegations of corporate misconduct and avoid indictment and civil exposure.

This fourth edition of the indispensable guide to the laws that bear on the conduct of higher education provides a revised and up-to-date reference, research source, and guide for administrators, attorneys, and researchers. The book is also widely used as a text for graduate courses on higher education law in programs preparing higher education administrators for leadership roles. This new edition includes new and expanded sections on laws related to: * religious issues * alternative dispute resolution * the college and its employees * collective bargaining at religious and private colleges * whistleblower and other employee protections * personal liability of employees * nondiscrimination and affirmative action in employment * campus technology and computer networks * disabilities * student academic freedom * freedom of speech and hate speech * student organizations' rights, responsibilities, and activities fees * athletes' rights * USA patriot act and immigration status * public institutions and zoning regulations * regulation of research * coverage of retaliatory and extraterritorial acts * federal civil rights statues

"The LESI Guide to Licensing Best Practices, to which I was proudto contribute, has found solid acceptance in the internationallicensing community. The new volume of Licensing BestPractices maintains this high standard. It was designed to becomplementary to its predecessor and broadens the scope of thescholarship. Standing alone, Licensing Best Practices is avaluable source of contemporary information. In combination withThe LESI Guide to Licensing Best Practices, we have a veryvaluable source of insights and practical knowledge." —Heinz Goddar Partner Boehmert & Boehmert "Few if any other intellectual property references lay therequired geographic foundation for the scientific, business, andlegal issues presented. Goldscheider and Gordon demonstrate thattech transfer occurs in a global arena. The book lives up to itstitle: Licensing Best Practices." —James E. Malackowski President & CEO, Ocean Tomo, LLCpast president, LES-USA & Canada An invaluable complement to the field's acclaimed book onlicensing best practices Spanning the globe, from Scandinavia to Japan and Mexico toKorea, Licensing Best Practices provides a comprehensive anduser-friendly resource for professionals in licensing andtechnology management. Featuring contributions from some of themost highly regarded LESI professionals, this definitive guideincludes detailed discussions on some of the hottest topics inlicensing, including: Licensing and Technology Transfer to China Software Licensing as a Driver of the Indian Economy Secrets of Successful Dealmaking in Asia Licensing in Scandinavia-Home of Entrepreneurial Inventors,Industrialists, and Philanthropists Global Innovation and Licensing Opportunities on theInternet Energy and Environment Driving Technology and Licensing Licensing Nanotechnology Assuring Royalty Compliance in High Technology Licensing Intellectual Property Allocation Strategies in JointVentures Applications of Game Theory to IP Royalty Negotiations