Legal Commentary

Law Technology News' first-ever Compliance Showcase includes a helpful article from Toyko-based Thomas Shaw, discussing how companies can vet vendors.

Carefully choosing vendors to help global company process data requires finesse and a lot of knowledge. Regulations governing data privacy, security, and rules governing financial statements can vary from country to country. Basically, says Shaw, there are two main choices -- certification or an evaluation process. He guides you through key standards with pragmatic tips on how to negotiate this tricky landscape.

And David Cunningham, managing director of Hildebrandt Baker Robbins, who co-leads its risk practice, offers a glossary to help you learn the lingo. Check it out in the latest issue of LTN