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Neutrals in Time of War
The proliferation of sanctions on one hand and the growing gap on the other between how “the West” and “the Global South” view the Laws of War present a challenge...Read more
Jürg Gassmann
Principal, Gassmann Consulting, Ireland
U.S. Broker Reporting Rules for Cryptocurrencies and Other Digital Assets: An Overview
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. federal revenue department (the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS) issued final regulations (the Final Regulations) requiring the prospective reporting of sales by U.S. custodial...Read more
Stevie Conlon
Vice President, Tax and Regulatory Counsel, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, USA
Robert Schwaba
Manager, Specialized Consulting, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, USA, USA
From Disputes to Value: How Corporate Counsel Can Reimagine Conflict Management Through Process Design and Outcome-Focused Funding
Corporate counsel today are expected to go beyond managing legal risk and reducing costs. They are being called upon to contribute actively and directly to business value creation. This shift...Read more
Jeremy Lack
General Counsel & Co-Founder, InnovADR SA, Switzerland
The AI Act and Risk Management in Practice: Who are the Addressees?
The AI Act imposes unprecedented regulatory challenges on all categories of market actors. How the Act will affect companies depends on a number of factors including entity type, system modifications,...Read more
Andrej Savin
Professor, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Moving Beyond Titles & Positions: Becoming ‘Romeos’ and Embracing a Post-Career Life
Retirement marks a significant transition in life, often accompanied by a shift in identity and purpose.
For many individuals, their sense of self has been closely tied to their professional...Read more
Jeffery Tan
Group General Counsel & Chief Sustainability Officer , Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, Singapore
Seizing the Opportunity to Influence Legislation and Policy
Opportunities to influence legislation and engage with proposed procedural reform may feel reduced when transitioning to an in-house role. In-house lawyers typically have more of an operational focus and are...Read more
Lauren Gest
Legal Counsel, Johnson Matthey, UK
The In-House Counsel's Identity Crisis: How Inhouse Counsel Can Improve Their Value
“When are you coming back to legal practice?”
This question, from a young associate surprised me. I was called to the bar twenty years ago (when he was seven years old)....Read more
Allan Rwakakooko
Lawyer, Umeme, Uganda
Assignment of Invention – the importance of the assignment date and impact on patent validity
In the recent case, Regents of the University of California and Others v Eurolab (Pty) Ltd and Others ( 2024-039643 ; 2023-108509) [2025] ZACCP 1 (25 February 2025) the Court...Read more
Madelein Kleyn
Chief Legal and IP Officers, Omnisient Rf Pty, South Africa
Janusz Luterek
Partner, Hahn & Hahn Attorneys, South Africa
Canadian Policy and Corporate Governance Recommendations to Address the United States’ Tariffs
Canada is one of the few countries in the world experiencing the most pronounced effects, including financial and job losses, of President Trump’s tariffs (i) upon exports of Canadian goods,...Read more
Richard Leblanc
President, Boardexpert com Inc, Canada
The Current Status of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in U.S. Companies: Challenges, Progress, and Future Directions
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become central to the missions of many U.S. companies. These efforts seek to address historical inequities, foster inclusive environments, and serve an increasingly...Read more
Mary Kennard
Vice President & General Counsel (retired), American University, USA