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Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/08/2024
Join ACC at the 2024 ACC Chief Legal Officer Global Summit hosted in Edinburgh, Scotland on 22-24 May 2024.
… at the 2024 ACC Chief Legal Officer Global Summit hosted in Edinburgh, Scotland on 22-24 May 2024. Resource Details … mindset. The chief legal officer/general counsel of today is a business leader, and as mitigators of risk, they can … excel at a truly global perspective and be best prepared for any challenge the current business landscape could throw …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/25/2021
If your legal department is still primarily using email to operate and manage legal projects, it’s time to upgrade your tech tools.
… Docket Article It is Time to Embrace Legal Technology Fatima Hussain … ACC Docket … Email and its risks   When the first email in Germany was sent in 1984, no one could foresee how a … information is kept decentralized. Since it is common for colleagues to join or leave the team during …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/15/2016
Sometime between entering law school and taking the bar exam, many attorneys decide that to affect change and help serve the interests of justice they must join a non-profit organization or provide pro bono services.
… Money Dichotomy: Why Lawyers Serving on and Advising For-Profit Boards Benefits the Lawyers, Companies, and … a non-profit organization or provide pro bono services. In essence, this view requires a lawyer to choose between … Korngold provides an example: she points out that Unilever is seeking to double the size of its business while reducing …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/29/2021
A well-functioning, authentic, multidisciplinary team is key to avoiding a scandal like that surrounding the Volkswagen AG emissions.
… A well-functioning, authentic, multidisciplinary team is key to avoiding a scandal like that surrounding the … … The Volkswagen AG emissions scandal was so massive, that in some ways it may not be a good teaching example because … that would be off most of the time, and only turned on for regulatory compliance testing? By intent, the software …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/02/2022
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is no longer a choice or just about law. Consider the scope of DEI and carve out a strategy for your organization.#ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #DE&I
… Docket Article Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a COVID World Association of Corporate Counsel Publication … Date: 08/02/2022 Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is no longer a choice or just about law. Consider the scope of DEI and carve out a strategy for your organization.#ACCDocket #inhousecounsel …
Articles
Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, University of Montpellier
02/15/2013
1 pages

This resource introduces and provides access to a virtual library of the most common usages of trade or other business practices in France, courtesy of the Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise at the University of Montpellier School of Law.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: France
… usages ! http://bibliotheque-des-usages.cde-montpellier .com/ Usages of trade can be defined as business practices … This web site focuses on usages applicable in France. It is also accessible through the website
Articles
Gelske Speerstra, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V., member of Primerus
03/09/2017
3 pages

This article a addresses when an employee can be dismissed with immediate effect, how to effect the dismissal, and the consequences of an employee challenge.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … r vi n g th e ap p li ca b le not ice perio d – if there is an urgen t cau se . Examp le s of urge nt cau se s in clud …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
HHG Legal Group
10/14/2015

This article explains what happens when employers fail to maintain worker’s compensation insurance.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Australia 6005 Tel: +61 8 9322 1966 Fax: +61 8 9322 2727 Website: www.hhg.com.au *Member of Primerus Failure to … pe nsat io n insuranc e . Adm inist rat iv e ov ersight is mo re often than no t the reaso n – but that reaso n is no …
Articles
Randolph A. Kahn and Lisa M. Douglas
05/01/2013

Many executives rank data growth as one of their top business challenges. Organizations are now facing the reality that their existing systems for managing information are no longer working. A different approach to information management is necessary considering that our information-driven world is one of heightened compliance requirements coupled with reduced control over information. This article suggests that by adopting an evolved standard of reasonableness, this challenge can be met.

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Source: ACC Docket
… working. A different approach to information management is necessary considering that our information-driven world is … executives are all confronted with an increasingly com- plex legal, compliance and technology landscape. We are … aCC haS MORE MaTERIaL ON ThIS SUbjECT ON OUR wEbSITE. VISIT www.acc.com, whERE yOU CaN bROwSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample code of conduct and ethics policy for employees and directors.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Policies, and Contracts Company Code of Conduct and Ethics for Employees and Directors May 25, 2017 This is a sample code of conduct and ethics policy for employees … or forum, including, without limitation, on any personal website, blog, social media page, or any other publicly …
Articles
Lionel Legagneur and Steve Blumenthal
12/01/2009

It's pretty safe to say that most attorneys do not specialize in IT. Although technology makes the responsibilities of an in-house lawyer much easier, its implementation comes with a completely separate set of issues and concerns, including maintenance and support. Learn about the principal concepts that should be addressed, as well as their key terms and issues.

… firewall firewall ACC Docket 79 December 2009 Technology is only as good as the maintenance and support ser- vices … drawer of a filing cabinet. One of the most critical com- ponents of technology purchase agreements — the … Standard warranty terms may be published on the vendor’s website. Technical specifications may have also been attached …
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 …
Jennifer Wolfe
09/01/2019
8 pages

In-house counsel can play a vital role in their company’s blockchain pilot program. And as a cross-functional advocate working with senior leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring smoother digital operations.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… the Extras on page 66). As a quick reminder, blockchain is a new type of database technology that uses smart … the internet in the future. To function on the internet, a com- puter must have some basic informa- tion, such as its IP … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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 …
Program Materials
Pauline Arnakis, Susan Feingold, James Raanan
05/21/2013

Good contract management starts with an effective process, and the best process includes having a solid contract management system in place. This session will cover the common challenges encountered in developing a contract management process, contract management techniques that will enable your organization to maintain the desired outcomes from their contracts and foster good relationships with all the parties involved, both internal and external. The panelists will also discuss best practices for both competitive selection and non-competitive (single or sole source) proposals, and negotiation and management of contracts through their expiration or termination.

… Counsel University® May 19-21, New Orleans This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 501 - Contracts: … software and content licensing, consulting agreements for website and systems development, hosting and outsourcing …
Articles
Global Legal Group
04/16/2024
202 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in consumer protection laws and regulations, including substantive provisions, enforcement action, remedies, and anticipated reforms.

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Region: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Cyprus, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
… 2024 Consumer Protection Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … boxes or tacit consent (“[b]y continuing to use this website, you agree...”) or consent combined with other …
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 …
Program Materials
Robert Harchut, Emily Jelich, Dennis Lynch, Gary Nelson
10/02/2012

Many have taken the challenge and implemented new management practices from value-based fee structures to project, process and knowledge management and learned much along the way. This material contains discussions of the lessons learned along the way.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Meeting September 30-October 3, Orlando, FL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2012 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com          Tuesday, October 2, 2012 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 106 – … relations team ("GELRT"). In this role, he is responsible for creating strategies and implementing processes to …
Articles
Allen & Overy
07/19/2013

In this insight report Allen & Overy legal experts comment on global M&A activity and trends across different sectors and regions.

… Index, H1 2013 Fortune favours the brave www.allenovery.com Contents The Allen & Overy M&A Index | H1 20132 © Allen & … �� A global snapshot – Top target markets for the world’s largest acquiring countries 28 Sector … worth more than USD100 million) shows. In prime focus is the Federal Reserve’s declared intention to begin …
Articles
WeComply, Inc.
09/27/2013
27 pages

Providing law-related training for non-legal clients (i.e., for managers and, to a lesser degree, non-managerial personnel) is an important function of every in-house legal department.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… September 27, 2013 27 pages Providing law-related training for non-legal clients (i.e., for managers and, to a lesser degree, non-managerial personnel) is an important function of every in-house legal department. … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association …
Articles
Practical Law
06/15/2017
27 pages

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

Resource Details
Region: United States
… 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 … Description. This is the official website of the FTC Bureau of Competition. It is updated …
Articles
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/20/2022
7 pages

On August 3, 2022, a new bipartisan US Senate crypto/digital assets bill titled the "Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022" ("DCA") was introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), John Boozman (R-AR), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Thune (R-SD). This article compares and contrast the Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act and the DCA. While neither bill is likely to become law in its current form, their common assumptions and elements, and that both are bipartisan efforts indicate the likely direction of U.S. regulation of crypto/digital assets.

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Region: United States
… Financial Innovation Act and the DCA. While neither bill is likely to become law in its current form, their common … Ether, by far the largest cryptos, accounting collectively for approximately $600 billion in market cap (about 60% of … creation and trading, publish the information on its website and periodically update the information. Banking …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
05/30/2023
40 pages

This survey report provides key insights on the use of legal technology and its perceived effectiveness and limitations based on responses from 252 in-house counsel and legal operations professionals.

… Benchmarking and Research Data 2023 Legal Technology Report for In-house Legal Professionals Author Association of … → Automate cybersecurity response → And more! Exterro is the only software that empowers you to manage and mitigate … W W W . E X T E R R O . C O M https://www.exterro.com/ Executive Summary 4 Key Findings 5 Section 1: Technology …
Articles
Julie A. Bell, Timothy J. Mahota, Paula Barrett and Charlotte Hennessey
06/01/2002

This article gives you an overview of EU data protection law, explains why U.S. in-house counsel should be concerned about EU data protection laws, shows you a roadmap to compliance, and gives you a workplan template for achieving and maintaining compliance.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
… • GoGlobal's vice president of marketing would like the UK com­ pany's list of clients and subcontractors so that he can … rights resermd. fune 2002 ACCA Docket 1 9 Julie A. Bell is associate general counsel of Wireless Facilities, Inc., a … Commission a la Protection des Donnees Nominatives No website Registratiekamer www.registi-atiekamennl Comissao …
Articles
Federal Trade Commission
02/01/2013

This Commission Report offers several suggestions for the major participants in the mobile ecosystem as they work to improve mobile privacy disclosures.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2013 # Building Trust Through Transparency This report is available online at … issued its online advertising disclosure guidance, “Dot Com Disclosures,” approximately 12 years ago. The FTC expects … an app, in an app itself, on an app developer’s website, or on a social media page.107 The MWA badge, which …
Articles
Khaitan & Co
02/16/2023
32 pages

This is a legal and regulatory playbook of some of the most important themes that will play out in 2023 in India.

… India Author Khaitan & Co February 16, 2023 32 pages This is a legal and regulatory playbook of some of the most … the India growth story. Whether it is a bold new policy for foreign investments into the country’s promising space … Jhunjhunwala Partner rabindra.jhunjhunwala@khaitanco.com Stephan’s Quintet by JWST : Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI …
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Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
03/07/2023
5 pages

Securities Act Exemption Chart

Resource Details
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com RAISING CAPITAL THROUGH PRIVATE PLACEMENTS EXEMPTION CHART January 2023 This is the Appendix 1 Securities Act Exemption Chart from our … information on our professional services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com and contact us at …
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
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 …
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