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Global Legal Group
10/21/2021
214 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding franchise across a range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Global, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… Iain Bowler Freeths LLP Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners ©2021 Global Legal Group Limited. All … a focus area for the bfa today. www.thebfa.org The bfa’s website aims to be the hub for UK franchising for all, which …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
This article will discuss certain recent actions taken by the American Bar Association (ABA), including the passage of a resolution aimed at increasing economic opportunity for diverse attorneys and encouraging clients to seek greater diversity among legal service providers. In particular, a new uniform measurement tool, the Model Diversity Survey, will provide increased transparency of information and data.
… Docket Article Putting Its Money Where the Diversity Is: Corporate America’s Collaborative Actions to Increase … Ideally, firms will choose to publish the data on their website annually, referencing it in any requests for data or … for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. at alan.bryan@walmartlegal.com , that you support the above four principles, such that …
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Noerr LLP, a Lex Mundi member firm
10/15/2016
42 pages

This comprehensive guide provides an overview of key legal and regulatory aspects of doing business in Germany. This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series which provides general information about legal and business infrastructures in jurisdictions around the world.

… aspects of doing business in Germany. This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Germany Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Noerr LLP … in Germany and general investment conditions. The BMWi website (www.bmwi.de/English/Navigation/root.html) provides …
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Dentons
04/04/2022
2 pages

In this brief overview, learn key employment law issues businesses should consider before using the metaverse.

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Region: Global, European Union, United Kingdom
… Articles The metaverse – is this the workplace of the future? Author Dentons April 4, … +44 20 7246 7659 M +44 7500 952147 virginia.allen@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global … the metaverse. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on February 28, 2022. … Dentons … In
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Huron Legal
08/08/2011

This InfoPAK examines the current state of legal hold programs and highlight the new “starting line” for companies considering building a program or enhancing an existing one.

… Legal Hold Fundamentals and the New "Starting Line" for Legal Hold Programs Author Huron Legal August 8, 2011 … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … building a program or enhancing an existing one. It is divided into two sections. The first section focuses on …
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Foley & Lardner LLP
08/17/2022
32 pages

Check out this resource developed by Foley & Lardner LLP that focuses on the top seventeen trends for the health & life sciences sector in 2022.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Care & Life Sciences Sector Top Trends for 2022 FOLEY.COM https://www.foley.com/en/ 2 Health Care & Life Sciences … Psychedelic Renaissance Surprise Billing and Transparency Is Hospital Care at Home Here to Stay? Telemedicine Startups … patients (or vice versa). Health-care companies now use website data analytics and advertising tools built for
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Sarah Karlgaard, General Counsel of Vital Images and Mark Roellig, former General Counsel of four Fortune 500 companies and recipient of the 2012 Association of Corporate Counsel Excellence in Corporate Practice Award
08/12/2021

When there's a new in-house counsel added to your team, or you might be the new one, you can follow these top ten suggestions to increase the probability of success in such a transition.

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Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
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… the probability of success in such a transition. This list is intended to assist: Attorneys new to in-house ; Attorneys … with them before their start date and create a foundation for discussion); and Attorneys applying for an in-house role … as this one) in ACC’s Resource Library , to hundreds of online educational programs , ACC events , and networking …
Mark Roellig
11/01/2019
2 pages

Throughout your career, you'll undertake a variety of roles from team member to C-suite leader. Cultivating these traits will help you thrive in each one.

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Collection: Leadership Skills
… Career Path: 5 Attributes for a Successful Career Author Mark Roellig November 1, 2019 … either for a team or a project. And then, for some, there is the role of manager — the person who makes the ultimate … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Mark Roellig RETIRED PREVIOUSLY GC OF FOUR FORTUNE 500 …
Peer Practice Examples
12/11/2009

Womble Carlyle's solutions to two client problems involved alternative fee arrangements. This Value Practice resource details these two scenarios and their solutions.

… Womble Carlyle’s Solution: A Quality-Focused Team for Document Review on a Fixed Fee + Optional Bonus In the …  Burden of working efficiently is shifted to the law firm; to make a profit, the law firm … Chief Client Development Officer (703) 394-2242 sbell@wcsr.com … Womble Carlyle's solutions to two client problems …
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Richard C. Stewart II - Chief Counsel of Intellectual Property, International Paper Company<br />Neil N. Rosenbaum - Proposal Operations Manager, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP <br />Kenneth R. Schaefer - Intellectual Property Lawyer, Private Practice
01/01/2004

This article takes you through each stage of the comprehensive outside counsel selection process. It identifies issues and recommends certain courses of action that legal departments should include in their planning for each stage of the selection process.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
Audience: Legal Operations
… most important elements for ensuring a successful process is prepara- tion. Failure to sufficiently plan and prepare … strategies. He is available at Rich.Stewart@ipaper.com. Neil N. Rosenbaum is proposal operations manager at Akin … 2004 International Paper used the consultant com- pany’s website as a central point of communication with the law …
… to new technology to help manage growing challenges, but buying new technology doesn’t always save time and money and … paradigm. Leave with practical takeaways and resources for when and how to buy new tools, and discover opportunities to eliminate …
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Donald A. Cohn -- Lawyer, EI DuPont de Nemours & Co. Inc.; Jonathan P. Armstrong -- Lawyer, Eversheds LLP; Bruce J. Heiman -- Partner, Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds LLP
05/31/2006

A stolen company laptop these days is much more than a nuisance, if customer information resided on the computer. The law in this area is fast-developing, with different schemes evolving in California, other states, and throughout Europe. Learn what advice to give your clients in the case of identity theft, what further actions they should take, and whether there is a difference between the practical business actions and the legally required actions when their databases are breached and customer information is stolen.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Germany, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Norway, Spain, United States
… Meeds LLP May 30, 2006 A stolen company laptop these days is much more than a nuisance, if customer information resided … and the customers’ passwords for your company’s ecommerce website. My 26ACC Docket June 2006 US Legal Standards … of the bills would impose notice requirements only on com- panies that own or license private data. The fourth bill …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/26/2023
No matter how good you are, you must never stop improving — even at what might seem to be minor tasks. Career Path author James Bellerjeau tells you how in The ABCs of Work series. #ACCDocket #abcsofwork
… Development Source: ACC Docket … Today’s topic is Continuous Improvement .  Last time we talked about Belief … is unstoppable If you’ve been reading Career Path for a while, you know that continuous improvement is a … comes from reading a reference book or watching a tutorial online.   Perhaps we ask a colleague who is more advanced to …
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Michele S. Gatto
09/01/2001

Shepherding a smooth transition during a merger isn’t easy, but it is possible. Find out how in this insightful article.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… a smooth transition during a merger isn’t easy, but it is possible. Find out how in this insightful article. … cultural change. • Foreseeing and addressing problems with com­ munication. • Retaining valued customers. CEOs who want … confidential toll-free hotlines, and company- sponsored website bulletin boards, for venting, ask­ ing questions, and …
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Tracy A. Warren, Jaclyn A. Simi, Ogletree Deakins
01/25/2016

These are top ten recommendations for universities when engaging a search firm to recruit athletic directors and high level coaches in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Recommendations For Universities When Engaging A Search Firm To Recruit … nightmares. Neither the university nor the executive is served.   In December 2013, Korn Ferry executive search … 2015, after 22 tumultuous months. The university was left buying out his expensive contract. He, too, was vetted by a …
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María Alejandra De Los Ríos Rueda, Lloreda Camacho & Co.
05/09/2016

This Top Ten addresses aspects of Colombian data protection law that your company should take into account when establishing a business in Colombia, since most of the companies will handle Personal Data (at least employees data) and therefore will have to comply with the Data Protection Law and its regulations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia
… Should Take Into Account When Establishing a Business in Colombia Author María Alejandra De Los Ríos Rueda, Lloreda … to effectively protect and ensure the rights of privacy for all citizens.   Since the Data Protection Law was issued, … been to protect the Data Subjects (individuals whose data is processed) rights and ensure them that any company …
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ACCA
10/01/2002

Hear from founders and current leaders on why ACCA was founded, what we've accomplished, and the new challenges yet to tackle.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… October 2002 iCCA'S MISSION To providfe an organization for tlie promotion and improvement of the common business … membership numbered 2,400 in-house counsel. THE KEY IS NETWORKING ACCA/GCCA's structure was inspired, the model … to share infor­ mation, and its most powerful tool is ACCA Online^". Members can tap into a wealth of data: Krebs forms, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
Be inclusive, get buy-in from your general counsel, and be clear from the start about the goals you want to accomplish. Then, you can stand back and see the difference your team will have made in others’ lives.
… Docket Article Starting a Pro Bono Legal Program Is Easier Than You Think Shanti Ariker Publication Date: … recipients. The beneficiaries all had long drives or com-mutes into San Francisco, so we wanted to make it a … and worked with our PR team to post them on the company website. We used the program as a retention tool for our …
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CMS
11/03/2022
4 pages

Learn about January 2022 developments relating to the marketing of cryptocurrencies in the United Kingdom.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Europe, United Kingdom
… the financial promotion regime. This will create new rules for the marketing and advertising of certain cryptoassets and … are involved in marketing cryptoassets in the UK. What is the financial promotion regime? In summary, a “financial … UK focused resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 20, 2022. … CMS … Learn about …
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Thomas A. Haag and Rolf J. Haag
06/01/2018

This brief overview (QuickCounsel) shows the potential impact of bockchain on the mechanics of information exchange in bio/pharma Research and Development, and how this will change how we approach legal issues of intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Blockchain
Region: Global
… immutable ledger transaction recording technology itself, is emerging as one of the key aspects of Bitcoin's value … technology is a new type of auditable database technology for tracking all kinds of transactions. It represents a … of DecentralizedApplications ("DApps") which enable online execution of "smart" contracts, e.g., Non-Disclosure …
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Peter Connor
07/01/2017

Today’s in-house counsel are constantly pressured to do more with less. Enter the T-shaped lawyer — a legal professional with deep-seated experience in one discipline, and basic knowledge in a wide-range of other disciplines.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Traditional legal skills are no longer sufficient, and it is essential to develop “non-traditional” business skills … gap. To address that issue, the report recommended that com- panies should actively develop more T-shaped … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Rodolfo Rivera
11/01/2012

International real estate procurement can often require the use of local counsel. There is no standardized process for conducting title searches and, therefore, investors should consider multiple legal opinions as to the status of a title. Learn more about overseas real-estate deals, and how to eliminate risks during the acquisition process.

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Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… can often require the use of local counsel. There is no standardized process for conducting title searches and, … He is fluent in English and Spanish. rodolfo.rivera@fnf.com 82 ASSoCiATion oF CorPorATe CoUnSel reAl eSTATe dUe … ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBjeCT on oUr weBSiTe. viSiT www.ACC.COM, where yoU CAn BrowSe oUr …
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10/18/2016
36 pages

In this article, explore three clusters building on the 1980 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Privacy Principles: protection and security, accountability, rights and responsibilities for using personal data. This document captures some of the key outcomes of the dialogue.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… I’m convinced this longing to balance, this urge to climb is ingrained in all of us. ‘‘ ‘‘ —Philippe Petit, High Wire … 3 and Appendix for further case studies). 6 www.fitbit.com 7 http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/lp/nikeplus-fuelband … be applied to engaging the individual not just to make the website look better. While it may be impossible to completely …
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Practical Law Company
12/03/2014
30 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 the Netherlands.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Netherlands
… 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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Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
15 pages

A multijurisdictional overview of how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) trends influence pensions.

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Region: United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada, Australia
… T: +44 161 831 8151 dianegilhooley@ eversheds-sutherland.com Herbert Short Global Co-Head of ESG, Head of Debt Capital … even as tie-breakers. The Biden administration is not currently enforcing these regulations, and the … the publication of certain disclosures on the trustees’ website. There are two broad heads to the SFDR disclosures …
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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: Greece
… 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 … to the shareholders or by publishing them on the company’s website (article 73, paragraphs 3 and 4 of Law 2190/1920). 9 …
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Alex Teijeira, Chris Pibus, David Pamenter
01/01/2010

That first year as general counsel can be pretty rough. But when it comes to Canadian law, there are some things you don't have to learn the hard way.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada
… legislative and political process. as a result, there is no singular document known as the canadian constitution. … legislative authority in Canada. Members of the House of Com- mons (known as Members of Parliament, or MPs) are … in competition law by visiting the Competition Bureau’s website periodi- cally at …
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Charles L. Glick and Alan S. Nemes
03/27/2009

Does your legal department have an ad hoc or crisis management approach to trademark issues? Don't use insufficient resources to protect your company's marks. Read this article and learn how to develop and implement a trademark management program.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… are already in production and because this sentence is just a descriptive tagline, it doesn't merit fur­ ther … customers. He is available at charles_^glick@bankone.com. Alan S. Nemes is a partner in the firm of Blackwell … marks: advertisements, promotions, pho­ tos of signage, website pages, and so forth. • Trade dress, designs, or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
Imagine that your company wants to use “just a little bit” of that new hot song to introduce your CEO as he or she stands up to present to your company. Or maybe you want to do a mash up (sample) of music for your company website. Do you need a license? Maybe — but maybe not. Read on.
… Or maybe you want to do a mash up (sample) of music for your company website. Do you need a license? Maybe — but maybe not. Read … holding that the trivial sampling of copyrighted material is not actionable if the original material cannot be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
With the right stuff, we can graduate from “making do” to “making a difference.”
… instant grounds and a carafe of heated water on her stove For years, we would buy her new appliances and it would take … mentality of “making a fire out of flint instead of just buying matches.” MacGyver is an American action-adventure television series which ran …
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