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12/01/2016

Doing Business in Digital Era - session held in Sydney 1 December 2016.

… WILLIAMS Partner (02) 9390 8331 tal.williams@holmanwebb.com.au In-House Update: The Electronic World at Law 2 TODAY  … obligations via social media or electronic communications is no different to violation of those obligations in any …  Your IT personnel are unable to unlock them. A demand for $1700 has been received to provide you with the key to …
06/16/2017

Doing Business in a Digital Era: where is the law up to? - presentation held in Canberra 16 June 2017.

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Region: Australia
… Doing Business in a Digital Era: where is the law up to? June 16, 2017 Doing Business in a Digital … WILLIAMS Partner (02) 9390 8331 tal.williams@holmanwebb.com.au The Electronic World at Law THE GENERAL RISKS � … � Your IT personnel are unable to unlock them. A demand for $1,700 has been received to provide you with the key to …
Articles
The Global Legal Post in association with TerraLex
05/12/2015
26 pages

This article highlights the redefinition of general counsels’ role – from their contribution at the top table to their place at the heart of business operations.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Connections. Seamless Service.sm 3www.globallegalpost.com The General Counsel Excellence Report 2015 CONTENTS 4 … prices Judith Shepherd, group general counsel at Barclays, is a keen fan of the right price, using three drivers to … Another 12 per cent always use a law firm network website and 8 per cent said they always use local embassies …
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The Global Legal Post - www.globallegalpost.com
05/12/2015
25 pages

This article highlights the redefinition of general counsels’ role – from their contribution at the top table to their place at the heart of business operations.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Edition Author The Global Legal Post - www.globallegalpost.com May 12, 2015 25 pages This article highlights the … prices Judith Shepherd, group general counsel at Barclays, is a keen fan of the right price, using three drivers to … Another 12 per cent always use a law firm network website and 8 per cent said they always use local embassies …
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.

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… 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 …
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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.

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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, …
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Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Chile
… Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … at the company’s offices and posted on the company’s website. Takeover of a public corporation by means other than …
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H. Timothy Lopez
12/01/2009

Completing a successful Chinese M&A transaction can be trickier than new math. There are tons of legal hurdles to clear: government approval, anti-trust clearance, transferring real estate, trademarks and patents and repatriating profit, to name a few. Trying to tackle the transaction without a game plan is a sure set-up for defeat - but this article outlines an experienced attorney's firsthand knowledge to make the process less cumbersome.

… few. Trying to tackle the transaction without a game plan is a sure set-up for defeat - but this article outlines an … nia and Wisconsin and can be contacted at tlopez@aosmith.com. The opinions contained in this publication are those … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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 …
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Philip Strauss - Assistant General Counsel, Brio Software, Inc.
06/30/2003

The best reason to get involved in the international legal affairs at your company is to impress your friends. Learn the essential information needed for your new secret identity as Austin Power of Attorney: International In-house Counsel of Mystery.

in the international legal affairs at your company is to impress your friends. Learn the essential information needed for your new secret identity as Austin Power of Attorney: … Practice Interest Group philip.strauss@brio.com Philip Strauss is assistant general counsel at Brio Soft- …
Maggie Gloeckle and K Royal
10/01/2019
10 pages

We know businesses can’t do it all. But when using vendors to meet your commercial or client needs, make sure you’re aware of the risks at all stages.

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Region: Andorra, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, European Union, Faroe Islands, Guernsey, Israel, Isle of Man, Japan, Jersey, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Uruguay, United States
… strategy ready to avoid renewals or penalties, and if data is involved, confirm that the vendor does not keep it. By … counsel for A+E Networks. margaret.gloeckel@aenetworks.com K Royal is the privacy director for the Western region of … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2020
If you’re like the 82 percent of corporate counsel who recently identified “the greater use of technology to improve productivity” as the most significant change ahead, you’re probably evaluating your software options now or will be soon.
… smart legal technology strategy: cloud computing.  Opt for “web-based,” “cloud-based,” or “hosted” services. Select … cost savings   The alternative to cloud computing is laying out significant amounts of capital upfront to buy new software and install it on on-premises hardware …
Articles
Henry W. (Hank) Jones, III and Rebecca Lorance
05/01/2012

As in-house counsel, your clients expect excellence in lawsuit process management — simply handing the reins to outside counsel won’t impress them. Instead of focusing on traditional legal strategies, expand your view to include a broad range of business concepts, processes and skills to optimally manage litigation. Learn how to work across different levels and functions to improve litigation results and the business as a whole.

… resolution from non-lawyers? Today’s business environment is global, complex and fast-changing. Clients must reassess, … Docket author and can be contacted at memphishank@gmail.com. REBECCA LORANCE is senior litigation counsel for Dell in … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Elene Dighmelashvili, Aleko Nanadze, Yuriy Kotliarov, and Sergiy Tsyba
01/01/2020
6 pages

Blockchain technology can be an innovative tool for processing personal data — as long as it’s being used in a manner compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation.

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Region: European Union, France, Ukraine
… Articles Blockchain Technology is Here —Is it Compliant with GDPR? Author Elene … technology company. elene.dighmelashvili@bitfury.com Aleko Nanadze is counsel for BitFury Group. … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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David Yerich and Gina M. Anders
05/01/2011

If your company is plagued by document review troubles, early data assessment (EDA) might be the key. EDA technologies can prove invaluable when gathering and organizing data; assessing the merits and value of a case; and conducting internal audits and investigations. To learn more about the types, benefits and strategies of EDA, read this article.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Yerich and Gina M. Anders May 1, 2011 If your company is plagued by document review troubles, early data assessment … documents. a two-stage search approach is becoming more com- mon. Start with a wider-net search for initial … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Dentons
04/04/2022
42 pages

A 42-page guide by Dentons regarding the AI journey - opening eyes to opportunity and risk.

… Artificial Intelligence Guide offers insight into what is happening in the legal arena on the fast moving and … D +39 02 726 268 00 giangiacomo.olivi@dentons.com Daria Nazarova Europe Head of Business Development, TMT T … intelligence. This guide was originally published on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … A 42-page guide by Dentons …
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Dentons
07/15/2022
3 pages

Learn about legal issues related to the metaverse, including intellectual property, Game Industry Promotion Act/Election Transaction Act, and privacy.

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Region: South Korea, Global
… KB) Download Save to My Resources … Abstract The world is now experiencing a blockchain-based Data Monetization … Attorney, Seoul D +82 2 2262 6230 younghan.lee@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons Lee 3 … This resource was originally published May 26, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about legal issues …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

These are several sample contest rules templates.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… residing and located in a jurisdiction where the contest is lawful are eligible to enter. The Contest is void where … a [enter fundraising mechanism/platforrm] at [enter website] and obtaining donations from donors through … Lafleur Henderson LLP) Email: daniel.cole@gowlings.com Phone: (416) 814-5666 OVERVIEW: This document is intended …
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Foley & Lardner LLP
07/01/2014

This report is a summary of the Committee findings to date and an overview of the key issues identified which have implications for the health care system as a whole.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author Foley & Lardner LLP July 1, 2014 This report is a summary of the Committee findings to date and an … of the key issues identified which have implications for the health care system as a whole. Resource Details … guidance addressing physician investment posted on OIG’s website at oig.hhs.gov is current guidance. We believe all …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2014
With increased regulatory scrutiny by US and Chinese authorities, and sustained effort by the Chinese government to stamp out public corruption, companies can no longer view conducting third-party due diligence as an avoidable cost.
… diligence as an avoidable cost. Risk-based due diligence is no longer an optional "nice to have" for companies that plan to conduct business in China.   As … telltale signs that others may miss.    The limitations of online research  For third parties that present a moderate …
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Practical Law Company
01/28/2019
33 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 Canada.

… 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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Practical Law Company
12/03/2014
35 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in Germany.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: 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 … for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
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Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
106 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in Canada and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in 2019.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Canada
… on legal, tax and other matters contained in this book is merely descriptive and therefore not exhaustive. As a … in Québec stores must be advertised in French on the website of a company or dealer which has a place of business … residency requirement is reduced to one-third for holding com- panies meeting specified financial criteria. Permanent …
Articles
Max Laun, Jeffrey M. Klink
01/01/2010

Corporate counsel in every industry are facing new and more frequent challenges in dealing with fraud and corruption. As companies grow and expand, gaining knowledge about how to identify and confront these issues is vital to counsel. The key to detecting and preventing fraud and corruption is vigorous employment screening protocols.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… knowledge about how to identify and confront these issues is vital to counsel. The key to detecting and preventing … about fraud and corruption will become vital to counsel as com- panies grow and expand, especially into emerging … to information that can be readily accessed on the SEC website, Charles Ponzi duped thousands of New England …
Articles
Robert Falk and Jerald Jacobs
06/01/2014

You are deputy general counsel of a Fortune 500 children’s entertainment conglomerate. One day, the vice president of marketing comes into your office and says, “We need to form a tight bond with the Fish Are Friends, Not Food Foundation. They are doing amazing work and getting great press for it. We need their brand to promote our new character, ‘Smiley the Shark.’” If you’re unsure of what steps to take to get the deal done, read this article.

… too much UBIT-eligible revenue. There are alternatives. It is possible to tailor the partnership arrangement so that it … at all of your Foundation events and on your Foundation’s website. We expect that your Foundation will be respon- sible … Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. jerry.jacobs@pillsburylaw.com 38 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL THE FOR-PROFIT …
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CMS
09/27/2022
12 pages

In this article, learn about insolvency questions regarding crypto assets.

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Region: Europe, United Kingdom
… of cryptocurrencies as an alternative to fiat currencies is being explored and tested further by global events. Their … Consultant T +44 20 7067 3552 E julian.turner@cms-cmno.com Vanessa Whitman Partner, Solicitor Advocate T +44 20 7367 … assets. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  in May 2022. … CMS … In this article, learn …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply, Inc.
07/17/2013

This course is intended to provide an overview of EU competition law and to help you recognize and deal with "red flags" — situations that present a risk of competition-law violations and legal liability.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Law Author WeComply, Inc. July 17, 2013 This course is intended to provide an overview of EU competition law and … appropriately. This course is designed and licensed for classroom use in parallel with WeComply's online course … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION This course is
Articles
Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
59 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in Australia and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in May 2019.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Australia
… Business Investment and Expansion in Australia. Australia is a land of opportunity for foreign investors and those … also one of the eligibility requirements for obtaining a .com.au domain name. AUSTRALIA: A Legal Guide for Business … It is generally accepted that publishing the policy on its website would comply with this requirement. AUSTRALIA: A …
Program Materials
Richard Mannella, Tom Newell, Fred Wolgel, Jason Romrell
10/30/2014

What is the small law department’s role when a natural or man-made disaster impacts your operations or those of a key business partner? What if the company doesn’t have a plan in place and you have to provide immediate advice? Emerge from this session better equipped to respond<br />when disaster strikes, with the rudiments of a plan in mind and with the desire to fully develop that plan while things are calm!

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Newell, Fred Wolgel, Jason Romrell October 30, 2014 What is the small law department’s role when a natural or man-made … Richard Mannella (908) 907-1817 | mannella815@gmail.com Tom Newell (864) 316-2602 | aeagc1@yahoo.com Fred Wolgel … death. GTC, through its CEO, posts a message of its website which stated in part: “Anna Nicole Smith’s grief …
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D. Casey Flaherty
03/01/2014

The paperless office is a mirage. We’ve had the technology to go mostly paperless since the early ‘90s. But our paper usage has grown right along with our data volumes, consuming 15 percent of our physical office space. For over a decade, the legal framework and our technological infrastructure have made digital signatures a far superior alternative to ink. This article advocates executing documents digitally.

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Source: ACC Docket
… D. Casey Flaherty March 1, 2014 The paperless office is a mirage. We’ve had the technology to go mostly paperless … consuming 15 percent of our physical office space. For over a decade, the legal framework and our technological … CORPORATE COUNSEL FOR KIA MOTORS AMERICA cflaherty@kiausa.com The paperless office is a mirage. We’ve had the …
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