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

This article provides a discussion of the principal US Securities Act of 1933 sections, rules and regulations that may be used for registration-exempt offers and sales of securities for the purpose of raising capital and their respective requirements, advantages and disadvantages. Following the discussion, are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the exempt-from-registration offering process and what at all costs not to do.

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Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com RAISING CAPITAL THROUGH PRIVATE … of securities, unless an exemption from registration is available. Exemptions from the registration requirement … information on our professional services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com and contact us at …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/09/2022
ACC’s annual law department compensation report has been released — where do you fall? There are many surprises, including the key skills needed to succeed. #ACCDocket #salaries #salary #HR #HumanResources
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by kentoh / Shutterstock.com Each year, ACC conducts an extensive compensation survey … due to our hybrid data collection process, which allows for the data to be reported at the individual- and company-level. The individual-level survey is structured as a conventional online survey and is designed …
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Andrew Murdoch, Managing Director, Dovetail Legal Solutions
05/01/2020
2 pages

In this article, in-house counsel speak about their experiences during the current crisis, and many lay out a range of useful steps they can take if they are currently looking for work or anticipating that they may soon need to be looking for new opportunities.

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Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… Articles Practical Tips when Looking for your Next Role Author Andrew Murdoch, Managing Director, … (Figure 1). Unlike previous ‘commercial’ recessions, this is a ‘government engineered’ recession and people are losing … Role VOLUME 30, ISSUE 2 – WINTER 2020 | 27 acla.acc.com As Managing Director at Dovetail Legal Solutions, Andrew …
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Joseph N. Hosteny -- IP litigation attorney, Niro, Scavone, Haller & Niro, and Ronald C. Kamp -- senior counsel, United Defense LP
01/01/1999

About 85 percent of all corporate espionage incidents involve current or past employees. Use this article to implement strategies protecting trade secrets.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… began during the week following the seizure The EEA too is powerful statute but its capa bilities have been … or engineering information including patterns plans com pilations program devices formulas designs prototypes … POLICY September 1997 The manual is available on the D0Js website www.usdoj .gov/usao/eousa/foia_reading_room/usani/ 13 …
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Lili Jian
11/01/2014

On July 2, 2014, the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) released amendments to the 2009 PRC Food Safety Law (Amendment) for public comment. Before the call for comment, the Amendment was reviewed four times. No further significant amendments are expected before the revised PRC Food Safety Law comes into effect later this year or in early 2015.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… amendments to the 2009 PRC Food Safety Law (Amendment) for public comment. Before the call for comment, the … above. Bulk import of infant food for repacking in China is forbidden, and the popular OEM (Original Equipment … on PRC Food Safety Law By Lili Jian (lili.jian@ferrero.com), Ferrero 16 ASIAN BRIEFINGS NOVEMBER 2014 © Association …
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James W. "Jim" Patton, Terrence D. Delehanty, David C. Fannin, Diane J. Geller, Theresa M. B. Van Vilet and Naomi J. Paiss
06/01/2003

Your company has one opportunity to make a good or at least a competent first impression to promptly defuse a situation. You can use the media effectively to present balanced facts to the public following a crisis, to neutralize biased or inaccurate reporting and to improve your reputation. As in-house counsel, you should be involved on the front line from the beginning. This article shows you how to develop an effective media relations plan not only to minimize the negative, but also to accentuate the positive.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Docket Monday morning, the CEO and the vice pres-ident for compliance of your world-famouscosmetic company bound … expressionless stares. You can tell that this conversation is going to be one that you did not want to have before your … you have someone outside the legal department serve as the com- pany spokesperson? Even in the biggest organizations …
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Adrienne Cook
11/01/2013

The transition from outside counsel to in-house attorney might seem daunting at first. A firm lawyer has limited knowledge of each client and most likely concentrates in one area of the law. In-house counsel must understand the industry, business and culture of his employer and make himself indispensable. This article offers tips on how a newly minted in-house attorney can succeed.

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Source: ACC Docket
in one area of the law. Your goal now, though, is to quickly get up to speed on the in- dustry, business and … ON THIS ARTICLE? VISIT ACC’S BLOG AT WWW.INHOUSEACCESS.COM/ACC-DOCKET. ACC EXTRAS ON… Beginning your in-house career … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Jeffrey Carr and Michael Walsh
11/01/2008

Whether you believe that the legal profession has changed little or drastically, one thing that has evolved over the years is the role of general counsel. The GC role that once consisted of oversight and management of the legal function now involves everything from advising on issues of globalization to risk management. GCs and their legal departments therefore must be armed with the necessary resources to insure their organizations’ success.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… or drastically, one thing that has evolved over the years is the role of general counsel. The GC role that once … Broker 50.” He can be contacted at jeffrey. carr@fmcti.com. MICHaeL WaLSH is the president and CeO of US legal … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
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Joan Lipitz and Melodi M. Gates
03/01/2012

With data breaches and security vulnerabilities on the rise, it is essential that your company develop an effective information security and data protection program. First, legal and business stakeholders must collaborate to form a comprehensive yet accessible policy. This article outlines a three-step process and 10 lessons learned that can help with facilitated policy development.

… data breaches and security vulnerabilities on the rise, it is essential that your company develop an effective … role. Lipitz can be contacted at jlipitz@ operasolutions.com. MELODI M. GATES counsels clients in privacy, … workforce members look for information. An interactive website may be effective in some cases, while in others, a …
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Juli E. Greenberg
03/27/2013

This QuickCounsel will cover who will be included in the Order's definition of "critical infrastructure" from the private sector, what specific standards will be adopted to enhance cybersecurity, and what incentives will be created to encourage private sector adoption of the selected standards.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to pass various bills addressing the nation's need for increased cybersecurity, including the Cybersecurity Act … QuickCounsel will cover these questions. Back to top Who is included in "Critical Infrastructure"? "Critical … and Technology (NIST): Cybersecurity Framework Project Website Electronic Privacy Information Center: Cybersecurity …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
Sharon Morrisroe, the general counsel and corporate secretary for Raymond James Ltd., a national brokerage firm, is an expert on securities and the slopes.
… Docket Article Sharon Morrisroe: An Expert in Securities and Skiing Joshua H. Shields Publication Date: … Morrisroe, the general counsel and corporate secretary for Raymond James Ltd., a national brokerage firm, is an expert on securities and the slopes. Resource Details … …
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Connie Brenton
Mike Caplan
Chris Fowler
Catherine J Moynihan
10/29/2013

There are multiple approaches to driving more value in legal spending – from converging to a preferred provider network on value-based fees to improving project, process and knowledge management – or developing an innovative approach to add value to the bottom line. Learn from value leaders who have overhauled legal management practices about their initiatives and lessons learned on the road to better value.

… Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 701: The Value … - Live Link, SharePoint, Team site, Maintenance of BT website, Booking of KM Calls, Form wise survey, Database …
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James A. Nortz
07/01/2010

Compliance and ethics offices have become more popular, but does your client need one? This column offers thoughts to consider before making such an investment.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Business Ethics: Is a Dedicated Compliance and Ethics Office Right for You? Author James A. Nortz July 1, 2010 Compliance and … the ACC Docket. He is available at james.a.nortz@bausch.com. Is a Dedicated Compliance and Ethics Office Right for
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J. Michael Gaither and Kenneth P. Carlson, Jr.
06/01/2012

When it comes to mediation, no one is asking you to be friends with opposing counsel. Instead, approach it with a sense of civility and look at the case as objectively as possible. Even if you’re not interested in a settlement, the tips presented in this article will allow you to move past litigation and focus on more productive business.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Jr. June 1, 2012 When it comes to mediation, no one is asking you to be friends with opposing counsel. Instead, … 40 states. He can be contacted at mgaither@atd-us.com. KENNETH P. CARLSON, JR. is a partner and certified … resources. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Eric Buss and Nancy Flury
04/01/2009

It pays to be in shape - just ask an administrator in charge of health care benefits. As costs continue to rise for insurance coverage, companies are implementing 'wellness programs' to improve the quality of life for their staff and reduce business expenses in the long run. How can you help to ensure that employees don't make themselves - and your company - physically or financially sick? This article offers up some realistic remedies.

… companies, health care costs have continued to rise. Some com- panies have engaged in — and many more have probably … health care plans. But what to do, what not to do, what is discriminatory and what is nondis- criminatory can all be … program. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Peer Practice Examples
11/01/2016

This Leading Practices Profile, a supplement to ACC’s 2006 Leading Practices Profile, Contract Management for Small Law Departments, features the law department leading contract management practices of seven entities who provided background on databases and repository systems, and contract review, approval and archiving policies.

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Source: Resource Library
… Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm LEADING … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Counsel. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com.   For more Leading Practices Profiles …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
The 50/50 charitable raffle has long been part of the experience at Canadian sporting events. Now, with the help of technology, as well as cultural shifting, and even changes to the law, the 50/50 raffle has made a splash in American pro sports, and has moved even beyond that, to collegiate sports.
… Docket Article Gambling for a Cause: The Rise of the Charitable Raffle in Pro Sports … of chance and the experience of professional sports. What is a 50/50 and how is it used? Named for how the funds are … Where will we see it next — concerts, conventions or online? It may be at your company’s next big event! Further …
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Justine Reeves, Head of Knowledge (MENA), Mark Devaney, Partner, Dino Wilkinson, Partner, Sara Khoja, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
03/17/2022
11 pages

As part of the UAE’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the government revealed the largest legal reforms in the country’s history, most of which went into effect January 2, 2022. This briefing is an overview of three key areas for directors of UAE companies to be aware of across the legislative suite.

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Region: Middle East, United Arab Emirates
… of which went into effect January 2, 2022. This briefing is an overview of three key areas for directors of UAE companies to be aware of across the … article was originally published in January 2022 on the website of Clyde & Co LLP.   … Justine Reeves, Head of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is a list of documents to support third-party litigation financing.

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Source: Resource Library
… Litigation Financing Article List October 17, 2016 This is a list of documents to support third-party litigation … Strauss. The author can be reached at maya.steinitz@gmail.com. Copyright © 2011 by Maya Steinitz. Highlight Third-party … funding business of a given kind. Each listed funder has a website, as do many others who are not on the list. A Google …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample employee handbook for an LLC company.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts LLC Company Employee Handbook May 28, 2017 This is a sample employee handbook for an LLC company. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … Amphetamines (including Methamphetamines), Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates (includes Morphine and Codeine), …
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Practical Law Company
08/18/2015
48 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues 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 … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.     Contents I. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/27/2015
We recently caught up with Stephanie Adamson King who serves as general counsel at AdRoll, which is an ad technology company best known as a leader in retargeting products across platforms and devices for Facebook, Twitter, Apple iAd, and millions of other websites.
… King who serves as general counsel at AdRoll, which is an ad technology company best known as a leader in retargeting products across platforms and devices for Facebook, Twitter, Apple iAd, and millions of other …
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Glenna Rodgers - general counsel, Eni Petroleum Co. Inc., and Scott D. Marrs - partner, Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P.
04/21/2004

About 85 percent of all corporate espionage incidents involve current or past employees. Use this article to implement your battle plan.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… By Glenna Rodgers and Scott D. Marrs Your company is developing a new product line. Somewhere along the line … you how by examining the importance of protecting your com- pany’s intellectual capital—the confidential information … (4) proprietary information is revealed on the company’s website, or (5) the information is not adequately protected …
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CMS
11/03/2022
5 pages

Learn about the French employment law issues regarding the employment status of workers who perform services using digital platforms.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Europe, France
… workers[1]. However, it must be noted that case- law is not steady on this topic, since the Court of Cassation … one or more proposals. The platform must publish on its website, in a fair, clear and transparent manner, indicators … mailto:caroline.froger-michon@cms-fl.com?subject=CMS%20Law-Now%20subscriber%20enquiry …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/07/2017

This is a sample hotel guest commitment agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guest Room Commitment Agreement February 7, 2017 This is a sample hotel guest commitment agreement. Resource … [HOTEL NAME] [HOTEL ADDRESS] [HOTEL PHONE NUMBER] [HOTEL WEBSITE] and [ORGANIZATION NAME] and outlines specific … and [ORGANIZATION NAME] agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing, The Hotel agrees that it will provide, and …
Articles
Deborah E. Glass and Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
04/01/2004

Addresses the dangerous power that Kasky threatens to unleash on the business community and suggests how you, as in-house counsel, can stem the tide of this unwarranted expansion and help protect your company from having to defend against a meritless but costly lawsuit.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… MATTER NOW Seeking to distinguish themselves from the com- petition, companies may puff a bit when it comes to … most effective ways to accomplish product recogni- tion is to use humor or absurdity to promote an identity. … brochures and sales mate- rials, PR activities, website content, personal com- munications, and even the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
Like everyone, Shawn Zhao is a product of his circumstances. Unlike most people, however, he recognizes how fortunate he is.
… Publication Date: 02/01/2017 Like everyone, Shawn Zhao is a product of his circumstances. Unlike most people, … Schools were closed and Zhao was left in Chengdu to care for his one-year-old brother. Gradually, life returned to … however, he had more mundane tasks to take care of, like buying a used car. As he was browsing cars in suburban …
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Latham & Watkins LLP
10/20/2023
41 pages

This global initial public offering guide will help you navigate the US portion of a global IPO – in other words, an IPO in which you sell locally listed ordinary shares to investors outside the United States.

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Region: Global, United States
… Offer price per share: stated in local currency This is our global initial public offering guide. It will help you … doubt you have a problem we have not tackled before. Our website address is www.lw.com. Information contained on, or that can be accessed …
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Latham & Watkins
03/21/2023
41 pages

This resource from Latham & Watkins will help you navigate the US portion of a global IPO.

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Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Offer price per share: stated in local currency This is our global initial public offering guide. It will help you … doubt you have a problem we have not tackled before. Our website address is www.lw.com. Information contained on, or that can be accessed …
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Charles L. McGimsey, CPA/CFF, and Dan Whelan, CPA
08/01/2015
8 pages

This article looks at an approach to setting up a formal interviewing plan for a forensic engagement.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… at an approach to setting up a formal interviewing plan for a forensic engagement. Resource Details Interest Area: … RS /I ST O C K FRAUD Forensic interviews: Plan to succeed Is an interviewing strategy all talk? Not if you want to save … CPA/CFF, and Dan Whelan, CPA journalofaccountancy.com August 2015 | 35 PH O TO S BY K IC KE RS /I ST O C K …
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