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The Guide to the ACC Value Challenge in Europe is a user-friendly resource designed for both those who are just beginning to look at value in the in-house legal function, and those who have already made progress in delivering value.
Each chapter provides basic guidelines and a few more advanced approaches. Some chapters may be more useful to those just starting out on the ACC Value Challenge, and other chapters may provide greater benefit to those who are already leading initiatives to increase value from external or internal resources. The case examples included in the guide provide a range of beginning to advanced steps as well. <br><br>Download the PDF, or view the interactive digital edition at <a href="http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe">www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe </a>

This briefing considers the potential impact of smart contracts upon various industry sectors, outlines the nature of smart contracts, their connection with blockchain technology, whether they are legally binding, and examines contractual issues and potential obstacles to their uptake.

Janice More, vice president, European general counsel, company secretary at HJ Heinz, and winner of the ILO and ACC Europe’s European General Counsel of the Year award, shares insight on legal department leadership in this article. More’s collaborative approach has created streamlined, strategic engagement between her in-house team members and their business and legal partners. More leverages partnerships to add value to the Heinz business.

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 the United Arab Emirates.

This article on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) focuses on the preliminary documentation used to frame an M&A transaction, usually Memorandums of Understanding (“MOUs”), Letters of Intent (“LOIs”) and Term Sheets (each or collectively, a “Preliminary Document”). Following the discussion are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the purchase or sale of a business: what to do, and what at all costs not to do.

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

With Immigration and Customs Enforcement switching focus from employees to employers, corporations must update compliance efforts. Learn how to conduct a Form I-9 audit, verification and re-verification process, abate errors, and protect your employer with attorney-client privilege.

Approach your internet enforcement program as a war: it should be directed toward a defined and attainable objective. This article provides a brass-tacks approach to setting up an effective program for trademark protection on the web.

That magic moment when an idea, trend or social behaviour crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. This article examines the recent developments of NewLaw firms in the Australian corporate legal services arena, law firms’ adaptive responses and implications for corporate counsels. 

Looking to bring a business-focused approach to your in-house practice? Take some tips from Siemens Canada’s experience running the legal department like a business.

As valuable assets, trade secrets are often targets of theft. This article provides a brief summary of recent legislative developments and discusses best practices to help protect trade secrets.

Don’t let a demand letter drag you out of the dark: In-house counsel may not know about their clients’ international commissioned agents until trouble presents itself. Learn how to establish a method that vets agents carefully, assesses risks and establishes an informed sales agency agreement.

Renegotiating existing sourcing contracts is an excellent way to bring new value and innovation to your company and its suppliers. Maximizing leverage is often said to be the most important part of this process, but there are many other factors that must be considered. Learn how to get the most out of your renegotiation, while strengthening the relationships with your suppliers.

Learn about notable IP developments and trends in Asia-Pacific, including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Learn about recent developments in South African e-commerce developments, including a new Cybercrime Act, e-commerce warnings, regulation of crypto assets and Africa central bank digital currency.

Learn how the European Union Intellectual Property Office study on AI and IP laws, published March 2, 2022, illustrates through hypothetical cases the "double-edged sword" of AI in IP protection and infringement.

Despite the steady transition from paper to electronic-based media over the past two decades, many company records programs are still largely paper-centric. With new compliance challenges on the horizon, these programs require an upgrade.

A discussion of how law department leaders are changing their contract processes in light of economic downturn-related budget cuts.

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers issues related to criminal enforcement, regulatory and administrative enforcement, and requirements for financial institutions and other designated businesses.

This article lists the top ten considerations for real estate transactions in Kenya.

This is a speech given by F. William McNabb III at a Lazard Asset Management’s 2015 Director Event “Shareholder Expectations: The New Paradigm for Directors.”

Our commitment to conducting business in<br />a lawful and ethical manner is not tested when doing so is easy, but rather when it is hard.

Drone Laws - presentation held in Sydney 30 March 2017.

Learn how you can prevent the proceeds of illegal activity from entering the legitimate stream of commerce and protect your company from liability.

This article outlines those things to think about when considering a superannuation fund loan.

Public companies and their in-house counsel face new challenges as activist shareholders are demanding a greater voice in the boardroom. At the same time, engaged shareholders and their counsel tread the mine field of regulation as they seek to influence the governance agenda in the companies they own and to hold boards and management accountable for underperformance. Recently, some of the most high profile proxy contests have involved U.S. hedge funds targeting Canadian public companies. In this panel, hedge fund in-house counsel will face off against public company in-house counsel, fresh from their recent battles, to share their experiences and insights gained. Outside counsel with experience on both sides of the fight will discuss how in-house counsel can successfully steer their boards and management through the process.

In this multi-country guide, learn about legal frameworks and key rules regarding directors' duties and responsibilities.