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Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
03/07/2023
4 pages

This article reviews principal corporate, commercial and regulatory (compliance) considerations when forming exempt from ICA registration Private Funds.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 FORMING EXEMPT PRIVATE … of securities unless an exemption from registration is available, companies in the business of investing and … about our professional services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com/ and contact +1.212.554.3373 …
Articles
Karen Wishart - TV One; Tiffani Alexander
08/28/2007

Working within the television industry presents a unique set of challenges for the chief legal officer (CLO) overseeing the company's law department. Most CLOs have to balance the business interests with the legal interests, but TV One's Karen Wishart has one other thing thrown in on her balancing act - creative interests.

… television industry presents a unique set of challenges for the chief legal officer (CLO) overseeing the company's … a lot of creative people and all they really care about is what their product looks like at the end of the day. I … performance. Find out if your program is working. www.acc.com/resource/v8501 Business ethics—re-wiring the Company for
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CMS
10/19/2022
10 pages

Learn about key ESG regulatory trends in the United Kingdom, relevant in particular for investment banks and their listed clients.

… trends in the United Kingdom, relevant in particular for investment banks and their listed clients. Resource … the new regulations apply to sponsors and nomads, and what is required? 4. How can you assist your clients with … be required to disclose the following information on its website: 1. Its policy on the integration of sustainability …
Articles
Rhys McWhirter, Frankie Tam, Sam Chen, Kenny Tam, Jamie Leung, Philip Chow, Jeff Tian (Eversheds Sutherland)
08/29/2023
6 pages

This article discusses China's new regulation on generative artificial intelligence. The new regulations are coming into light in the midst of new generative AI tools being introduced by several major Chinese technology providers.

This also marks China as one of the first countries globally that has direct government oversight over this nascent area of technology.

… Region: Hong Kong, China File eversheds-sutherland.com-Chinas New Regulations on Generative AI … technology. The definition of “generative AI technology” is broadly defined under the Measures to generally refer to … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. Rhys McWhirter Partner +852 2186 4969 +852 2186 4969 …
Articles
06/18/2024

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses advice from experienced in-house counsel to those attorneys who are new to the in-house role.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House
… Articles Top Tips for New In-house Counsel June 18, 2024 This Wisdom of the … counsel if you do not understand what your company is selling and how. Spend time on this at the beginning. Stay … in-house counsel when I would have clients selling or buying businesses: a good place to start organizing files is
Program Materials
Michael Goggans -- general counsel, Peavey Electronics Corporation; Joanne Henkle -- senior counsel, The Bank of New York Mellon; Sonya Sigler -- general counsel, Cataphora, Inc.
10/20/2009

With extreme economic pressures and tightening budgets, everyone is being
asked to cut costs. Whether you have a small, medium or large legal
department, using the right strategies and resources can help you meet these
goals. This session will examine managing a law department budget, managing
IP, managing contracts and other topics relevant to your practice, all with
an eye towards controlling costs. With these suggestions, you can save
money and improve your efficiencies.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… economic pressures and tightening budgets, everyone is being asked to cut costs. Whether you have a small, medium … requests should be directed to legalresources@acc.com or +1 202.293.4103, ext. 342. The information in this ACC … systems. Mr. Goggans manages all legal matters for the affiliated companies of Peavey. Prior to joining …
Articles
John M. Stuckey, III
01/01/2007

As companies grow increasingly reliant on their IT systems, they have turned to third party providers to alleviate some infrastructure concerns. Learn more about how to choose an outside contractor so that your company's information is safeguarded while still meeting your budget forecasts.

… an outside contractor so that your company's information is safeguarded while still meeting your budget forecasts. … best practices. he can be reached at mac_stuckey@ carmax.com. jDoing Your Diligence: Review Your Current Software … on schedule? Was all data effectively backed up?), and website availability/downtime. Technology Refresh : The …
Articles
D.C. Toedt III, Robert R. Robinson and Randy S. Segal
05/01/2005

Includes over 350 tips on contracts, employment, intellectual property, Sarbanes-Oxley, litigation, and corporate dynamics, to help guide you through that thrilling-but difficult-first year in the chief legal officer's chair.

… Please send them to D. C. Toedt at dc.toedt@bind view.com (with a copy to dc@toedt. com). We will try to use all … Robinson and Randy S. Segal ACC Docket 3 D. C. Toedt III is vice president and general counsel of a publicly-traded … market environment. 5. Review your company’s public website, includ- ing the investor relations and corporate …
Articles
09/01/2002

Read this article and learn a practical step-by-step approach for transforming your company's well-intentioned workplace policies and procedures into a system that delivers.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… If You Don't Askjhey Might Not Tell You f your company is like most organizations, your existing workplace reporting … She is available at arlene.finkelstein@icn.siemens.com, Peter W. Lilienthal is president and founder of In … 1 .html. • Campaign against Workplace Bullying, the main website for the grassroots movement provides an overview of …
Articles
Kaitlyn Shannon (Principal), Gary Smith (Principal), Susan Smith (Principal), Jeff Clare (Associate), Jake Duginski (Associate), Liz Glusman (Associate), Claire McLeod (Associate), Beveridge & Diamond
01/27/2023
13 pages

Read a summary of key developments in California environmental law to consider in 2023.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… Jake Duginski, Liz Glusman, Claire McLeod California is an epicenter of environmental policymaking and often a … to Watch in California in 2023 https://www.bdlaw.com/kaitlyn-d-shannon/ https://www.bdlaw.com/gary-j-smith/ … in 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Beveridge & Diamond on January 12, 2023. … Kaitlyn …
Articles
K Royal
01/01/2020
2 pages

With the California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) going into effect in 2020, here’s what US in-house counsel should consider when creating data policies.

… residents will have the right to know what personal data is collected about them and how it is used. Businesses that … comply with CCPA. The law is expected to serve as a model for other states and nations, so in-house counsel who are not … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. K Royal ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL TRUSTARC …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
41 pages

This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals in Hong Kong.

Resource Details
Region: Hong Kong
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … at http://crossborder.practicallaw.com/4-501-7404. The Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate governance law. For … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/. The information in
Program Materials
Jeff Brown, Bernadette Bulacan, Jeffrey Miller
06/03/2014

Learn tips on selecting, evaluating, comparing and retaining the outside counsel that best suit the organizational needs of your company.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Jeff Brown currently serves as associate general counsel for TELUS (NYSE: TU; TSX: T), an $11.4 billion publicly … traded Canadian telecommunications company. Mr. Brown is based in Denver, CO, and serves as lead counsel for TELUS … of Corporate Counsel 2010 All Rights Reserved www.acc.com ACC 2014 Corporate Counsel University® June 1-3, …
Articles
Amber Wood, Senior Legal Counsel, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)
03/01/2019
3 pages

User-generated content and influencer marketing allow organisations to engage more closely with consumers. However, both carry legal and reputational risk. In-house legal teams are uniquely placed to add value to their organisations by recognising and responding to these risks.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… . … VOLUME 29, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2019 | 19 acla.acc.com YOUR BRAND IN THE CONSUMER’S HANDS User-generated content … than government and media, but trust in traditional media is higher than trust in search engines and social media.1 … and ‘shareable’. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ video campaign for its Jeep brand in January 2019, released online, was …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
In spending 20 years at Macy’s, I have been a part of a changing and growing company, on the cutting edge of many legal issues.
… legal matters. While I love the challenging legal work, it is making a positive difference with my clients and coworkers … and teams win! What are some of the benefits of working for an internationally famous company? Macy’s is an iconic … resources have been the most beneficial to you? While the website research materials and topical articles are top …
Articles
Practical Law
06/15/2017
26 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of restraints of trade, monopolies and abuses of market power in India.

Resource Details
Region: India
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … EU law, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … This format can be accessed and downloaded from the CCI's website (see http://www.cci.gov.in/). f. Filing Fee The …
Articles
Allison Trimble, Edward T. Paulis III, and Tariq Abdullah
03/01/2018

It may surprise you to learn that while other professions leverage data analytics to support their day-to-day functions, only a little over half of legal professionals have considered automating work processes using big data. To encourage progress within the legal department, in-house counsel should explore new and unconventional ways to capture and analyze data — paving the way for future success.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… counsel, consider using data to identify which firm is best suited to handle the task at hand. ■■ Internal risk. … and Assess a Big Data Program.” atrimble@dstsystems.com Edward T. Paulis III is vice president and senior … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Checklists
Thomson Reuters
10/30/2014

A Checklist of best practices for public companies and their counsel to consider when the company and its employees are active in social media. This Checklist offers suggestions in dealing with the limitations and challenges that federal securities laws place on the use of social media and avoiding violations of the securities laws. This Checklist also covers social media use during sensitive disclosure periods, such as during securities offerings and proxy solicitations.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to contemplate the use of social media. • If the company is part of a highly regulated industry, for example … Best Practices Checklist 8/11/2014http://us.practicallaw.com/4-517-7812 Implement Social Media Education and Training … Media Compliance with Securities and Disclosure Laws: SEC Website Guidance), consider first disseminating material …
Articles
CMS
10/19/2022
8 pages

Learn about how the Human Resources function can help to measure their organization's performance regarding the Social dimension of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

… starting to pay more attention to the other aspects. The S is about how organisations treat their workforce and their … which an organisation is required to publish on its website, is one clear area in which its commitment to this … on a variety of topics delivered by email. cms-lawnow.com © C M S C am er on M cK en na N ab ar ro O ls w an g LL P …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2023
Epiq’s Vice President of Legal Business Advisory Lindsey Pitt provides 10 tips to make sure you’re prepared for your contracting technology journey. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article CLM Tech Is Not A Silver Bullet; Preparation Is Key Lindsey Pitt … Lindsey Pitt provides 10 tips to make sure you’re prepared for your contracting technology journey. #ACCDocket #inhouse … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by ARMMY PICCA / Shutterstock.com Unfortunately, contracting technology is characterized by …
Articles
Debra Sabatini Hennelly, Vincent M. Gonzales, and Charles C. Read
07/01/2003

If your company operates in the area of hazardous materials, you need to have a comprehensive plan in place to deal with sudden environmental emergencies. This article describes the fundamentals of a comprehensive emergency plan that deals with environmental disasters and presents the precise steps that should be taken, on an hour-by-hour basis, to implement the plan following a disaster.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… office working one Saturday morning. Your phone rings. It is the company’s president, calling because he had been … join ACCA, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. The First 48 Hours July/August 2003 32 1 ENVIRONMENTAL … necessary for that department’s continued operation. • Website or telephone number to access or call on a daily …
Articles
Brent Thomas
01/01/2012

Aryeh Friedman, chief privacy officer and senior compliance counsel at Dun & Bradstreet, discusses his views on the current state of compliance, as well as how to build an effective program.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Bar Association. He can be contacted at friedmana@dnb.com ACC Docket 98 January/February 2012 COLLaTeraL Ethics & … | Tips & Insights | Practice Resources aryeh friedman is always look- ing for a new challenge. at aT&T and british … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

This Workplace Bullying training course will help you understand (1) what bullying is and how it affects the workplace; (2) how to respond to bullying; and (3) the standards of civility that we expect from all employees in our work environment. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… training course will help you understand (1) what bullying is and how it affects the workplace; (2) how to respond to … from all employees in our work environment. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for
Articles
Boekel De Nerée N.V. Pieter H. Ariëns Kappers & Titia Fuchs
12/02/2013

A detailed handbook on art collection in the Netherlands.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Dutch act on the protection of movable cultural heritage is the ‘Wet tot behoud van cultuurbezit’ or Cultural Heritage … by the Dutch Cultural Heritage Inspectorate on its website. Export licences have to be applied for with specific … • TEFAF Maastricht www.tefaf.com … A detailed handbook on art collection in the …
Articles
10/27/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses addresses limiting the right to revise user policies. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the Forum of the IT, Privacy & eCommerce ACC Network.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the Crowd Resource)   Question   I'm a generalist working for a relatively small company that has been buying a growing number of Software as a Service (SaaS) … various service providers ("Software Co"). One such issue is that each includes a promise that we (and our end users, …
Articles
Rich Cohen, President and General Counsel of Corporate Creations
12/18/2019

Your career journey is a series of inter-related activities that need to be practiced and exercised every day. Make sure that you love and learn the business, but live the law.

1 person found this helpful.
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Improving Your Career Author Rich Cohen, President and … Corporate Creations December 18, 2019 Your career journey is a series of inter-related activities that need to be … solutions, etc. While there is oftentimes a cost of buying a new solution, the cost of not buying it may be …
Articles
DLA Piper
04/01/2014

This inaugural report highlights the current key trends and themes in the global data centre industry and provides an outlook for the data centre market in 2014.

in the global data centre industry and provides an outlook for the data centre market in 2014. Resource Details Interest … Piper – 2014 Global Data Centre Market Report www.dlapiper.com | 03 THE GLOBAL DATA CENTRE MARKET REPORT Our inaugural … Piper T +44 (0)7738 295237 anthony.day@dlapiper.com “What is clear from our results is that the Data Centre market is
Peer Practice Examples
08/01/2004

This practice profile is about the experiences of law departments at seven companies and a national law firm that, for varying reasons, decided to move some legal services to outside providers in the United States. It also describes service models used by some to in-source work that might have otherwise been performed by outside law firms. Featured corporate law departments are: Alcoa, Inc., American Express, DuPont, Golden West Financial; 3M, Reebok, and The Finish Line, Inc.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Service Models July 31, 2004 This practice profile is about the experiences of law departments at seven companies and a national law firm that, for varying reasons, decided to move some legal services to … (ACC) For more leading practice profiles: http://www.acca.com/vl/practiceprofiles.php 1 LEADING PRACTICES IN STRATEGIC …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
Small Law columnist Jeff Wheeler reflects on 2020 and what he is doing to "Pick Himself Up" this year.
… Law columnist Jeff Wheeler reflects on 2020 and what he is doing to "Pick Himself Up" this year. Resource Details … and then ended very suddenly and catastrophically for reasons I’ve yet to understand. I’ll say this much — … Also, many of these people seem to derive as much joy in buying additional guitars as they do playing the ones they …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
29 pages

This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals in Germany.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … at http://crossborder.practicallaw.com/4-501-7404. The Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate governance law. For … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/. The information in
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