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Creating an Effective Data Classification Standard

By Greg Forest, CTO, Contoural, Inc.

A Data Classification Standard (DCS) is a document that defines levels of security classification for records and information, and information handling controls for the repositories (systems and media) that contain them. It provides a global, baseline set of security classifications that apply to all content types and repositories. The standard also specifies the minimum set of data-security controls that apply to data in each classification during activities that occur over the life cycle of the data – including identification, storage, retrieval, marking, duplication, transportation, archiving, and deletion.

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Example of a New-Hire Attorney 30-60-90-DAY Plan

By Sarah Karlgaard, General Counsel of Vital Images and Mark Roellig, former General Counsel of four Fortune 500 companies and recipient of the 2012 Association of Corporate Counsel Excellence in Corporate Practice Award

This template can be used to plan out the onboarding, tracking, and achievement of a new hire over a 30, 60, and 90 day period.

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Sales Representative Agreement (Outside U.S.)

This is a sample sales representative agreement between a company and a sales agent, for the agent to promote the company's product and solicit orders outside the United States, with minimum sales objectives.

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Section 409A Severance Arrangements Checklist

By Caren S. Marlowe, John A. Morrison, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

This issue-spotting checklist is designed to aid with identifying key considerations associated with determining whether a severance arrangement is exempt from Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code or is required to comply with it. Section 409A is complex and is advisable to confirm any determinations with legal counsel. 

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Employee Benefits Due Diligence Checklist

By Ruth Anne Collins Michels, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

This checklist is intended to be a useful informative tool to help the buyer company identify potential issues and liabilities associated with the target company’s benefit plans so that those issues and liabilities can be effectively managed, minimized or eliminated. However, each acquisition is unique and will require an individualized assessment. This checklist is a starting point and guide in conducting such an assessment. 

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Employee Benefit Plans Audit – Document Collection Checklist

By Kristine M. Bingman, Ruth Anne Collins Michels, Eric D. Penkert, Timothy J. Stanton, Timothy G. Verrall, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

This is a sample audit document collection checklist that covers: Qualified Retirement Plans, Specific Plan Documents, Defined Benefit Plans, Union Plans, Group Health, Dental, and Vision Plans, Other Welfare Arrangements, etc.