Waves of recent Americans with Disabilities Act litigation have shone the spotlight on the accessibility of everything from websites to gift cards. This has led some businesses to think more creatively about how they can both...more
Divorce lawyers have praised the “collaborative law” process for decades as a tool to reach amicable resolutions to sensitive disputes. At a time of record court backlogs – and when companies are being encouraged to consider...more
With ambitious climate, energy, and sustainability commitments emerging at the national and local levels in the United States, substantial investment will be required to meet this demand. Green banks are poised to meet this...more
Stephanie Lambert, Chief Compliance Counsel with NetScout Systems, Inc., and Womble Bond Dickinson partner and veteran cyber attorney Ted Claypoole talk with host and business litigator, Mark Henriques, about the current...more
3/22/2021
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Chief Compliance Officers ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Storage ,
Information Governance ,
International Data Transfers ,
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Standard Contractual Clauses ,
Technology Sector
Manufacturers are encountering myriad challenges as they address delays sourcing materials and producing goods, while meeting the expectations of retailers and consumers who expect fast delivery. The challenges present...more
Adriana Dulic, the Chief Compliance Officer for Epoch Payment Solutions, talks with In-house Roundhouse host Mark Henriques about where the fintech industry is today, where it is heading, and the legal issues involved in...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift away from ink-and-paper and toward electronic signatures and records. Such electronic options offer not only convenience, but also safety (in the form of social distancing) and...more
10/7/2020
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E-SIGN ,
E-Signatures ,
Electronic Agreements ,
Electronic Transaction ,
Popular ,
Remote Working ,
Signatures ,
Statutory Requirements ,
UETA ,
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On this episode of In-house Roundhouse, Rob DelPriore, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Mid-America Apartment Communities, talks Womble Bond Dickinson litigator Mark Henriques about the challenges of integrating...more
Employment law poses some of the most important compliance issues for businesses and their in-house counsel under the best of circumstances. During a pandemic, these issues become heightened....more
On May 7, 2020, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the allocation of $300 million in federal assistance to coastal states, tribes and territories for distribution to participants in the fishery industry who have been...more
As companies begin to reopen from the COVID-19 shutdown, workplace safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. While risks can never be completely eliminated, the good news is that there are a number of steps companies can...more
After weeks of business closures and stay-at-home orders, many states are slowly beginning to allow businesses to reopen their doors—usually with significant modifications from “business as usual,” but with more freedom to...more
Remote depositions and mediations have been taking place for more than 20 years. As videoconferencing tools have improved (think Webex, Zoom, etc.), business litigators and their client have become increasingly comfortable...more
COVID-19 is having a dramatic effect on everyone’s lives. Our thoughts go out to all those who have been infected and their loved ones. While health has to be the first priority for everyone, this situation also raises...more
In 2017, Mid-America Apartment Communities Executive Vice President and General Counsel Rob Del Priore was tasked with leading the post-merger integration of his company and Post Properties, Inc. The merger made Memphis-based...more
On March 6, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) announced it is expanding its “Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program” to include small businesses and non-profits impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). This...more
- Spread of coronavirus highlights need for force majeure clauses
- Virus-related shutdowns likely aren’t covered by insurance -
More than 82,000 people worldwide have been reported infected with the coronavirus...more
3/3/2020
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Business Interruption ,
Casualty Insurance ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Performance Standards ,
Public Health ,
Risk Management ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Contracts
Litigation has its place, but most in-house counsel agree: avoid it if at all possible. That’s why Chris Fairey is a proponent of arbitration clauses in his employee contracts. Fairey is General Counsel for American...more
Chris Fairey, General Counsel for American Residential Services, one of the nation’s largest residential and commercial heating, air-conditioning, and plumbing services companies, sits down with Mark to discuss arbitration...more
How do you measure the success of a corporate legal department? Gant Sowinski, Associate General Counsel with Michelin North America, talks with us about his experience defining Key Performance Indicators for his office and...more
1/9/2020
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Business Development ,
Compliance ,
Contract Management ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Corporate Governance ,
Leadership ,
Outside Counsel ,
Performance Standards ,
Popular ,
Project Management ,
Risk Management