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Use Of Legal Networks Avoids Trouble While Doing Business Abroad

Report Summary:
Through use of law firms banded together in working networks, extraordinary accumulation of skills and knowledge become available, an asset when doing business abroad. Companies’ use of local resident lawyers in the foreign country gain lifelong experience of the locale. Knowledge of local business customs, laws, regulations and the officials necessary to achieve business goals is made available. Networked law firms grow into global operations, gain offices in hundreds of cities worldwide.

Author: Daar & Newman, Lawyers
Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-based Daar & Newman, P.C., solves business disputes locally, nationally and across international borders for companies as well as individuals. They do complex litigation and transactions and are part of European-based Consulegis, EEIG, covering 166 major cities (38 countries) worldwide.

Navigating the Market for Employment Practices Liability Coverage

Report Summary:
EPL insurance is a direct outgrowth of work-related litigation, including claims of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, discrimination, retaliation, negligent hiring and supervision, and defamation. Because of the significant differences between EPL policies and traditional general liability policies and because there is no standard EPL policy form, employers should consider consulting with experienced coverage counsel before purchasing coverage.

Author: Cotkin, Collins & Ginsburg
Los Angeles, CA

Founded in 1978, Cotkin, Collins & Ginsburg is a full-service litigation and business firm representing a diverse clientele in business and insurance matters, life and disability, professional liability, employment and commercial disputes. The firm also handles all types of family law matters.

California’s New Mandatory Harassment Training Law (AB 1825): Avoiding the Most Common Legal Landmines & Best Practices for Compliance

Report Summary:
While California’s new mandatory harassment training law (AB 1825) appears simple on its face, several early compliance efforts have made major mistakes and demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of what was intended to be a simple codification of good employer practices. This report covers: (a) the essential requirements of the statute, (b) five costly legal landmines and how to avoid them, and (c) recommended steps for implementing an AB 1825 compliant training program.

Author: ELT and Littler Mendelson
San Francisco, CA

ELT provides the nation’s leading employers with online compliance training of unparalleled quality. Combining the renowned expertise of Littler Mendelson with the most innovative instructional design, ELT’s award-wining e-learning programs are now used by more than 1,000,000 employees and managers.