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Articles
Rhys McWhirter, Frankie Tam, Sam Chen, Kenny Tam, Jamie Leung, Philip Chow, Jeff Tian (Eversheds Sutherland)
08/29/2023
6 pages

This article discusses China's new regulation on generative artificial intelligence. The new regulations are coming into light in the midst of new generative AI tools being introduced by several major Chinese technology providers.

This also marks China as one of the first countries globally that has direct government oversight over this nascent area of technology.

… Region: Hong Kong, China File eversheds-sutherland.com-Chinas New Regulations on Generative AI … technology. The definition of “generative AI technology” is broadly defined under the Measures to generally refer to … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. Rhys McWhirter Partner +852 2186 4969 +852 2186 4969 …
Articles
09/01/2002

Read this article and learn a practical step-by-step approach for transforming your company's well-intentioned workplace policies and procedures into a system that delivers.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… If You Don't Askjhey Might Not Tell You f your company is like most organizations, your existing workplace reporting … She is available at arlene.finkelstein@icn.siemens.com, Peter W. Lilienthal is president and founder of In … 1 .html. • Campaign against Workplace Bullying, the main website for the grassroots movement provides an overview of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/17/2020
One of the most common, yet underappreciated clauses across a wide range of agreements is the dispute resolution clause. Dispute resolution clauses are often multi-tiered, to explore whether lower-cost, abbreviated methods will work before the parties need to engage in more expensive and procedurally elaborate methods.
… underappreciated clauses across a wide range of agreements is the dispute resolution clause. Dispute resolution clauses … Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com One of the most common, yet underappreciated clauses … comparison tests online by presenting variations of their website across their customer base and gauging responses, you …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
41 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 Hong Kong.

Resource Details
Region: Hong Kong
… 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
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 …
Program Materials
Jeff Brown, Bernadette Bulacan, Jeffrey Miller
06/03/2014

Learn tips on selecting, evaluating, comparing and retaining the outside counsel that best suit the organizational needs of your company.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Jeff Brown currently serves as associate general counsel for TELUS (NYSE: TU; TSX: T), an $11.4 billion publicly … traded Canadian telecommunications company. Mr. Brown is based in Denver, CO, and serves as lead counsel for TELUS … of Corporate Counsel 2010 All Rights Reserved www.acc.com ACC 2014 Corporate Counsel University® June 1-3, …
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 …
Articles
Amber Wood, Senior Legal Counsel, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)
03/01/2019
3 pages

User-generated content and influencer marketing allow organisations to engage more closely with consumers. However, both carry legal and reputational risk. In-house legal teams are uniquely placed to add value to their organisations by recognising and responding to these risks.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… . … VOLUME 29, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2019 | 19 acla.acc.com YOUR BRAND IN THE CONSUMER’S HANDS User-generated content … than government and media, but trust in traditional media is higher than trust in search engines and social media.1 … and ‘shareable’. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ video campaign for its Jeep brand in January 2019, released online, was …
Articles
Foley Hoag LLP, a Lex Mundi Member Firm
05/07/2013
87 pages

This guide provides a legal overview for companies doing business in Massachusetts (United States).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Massachusetts Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Foley Hoag LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … guidance for businesses on how to comply with COPPA. If a website operator is in compliance with an FTC-approved …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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, …
Articles
Practical Law
06/15/2017
26 pages

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

Resource Details
Region: India
… 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 … This format can be accessed and downloaded from the CCI's website (see http://www.cci.gov.in/). f. Filing Fee The …
Articles
Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
02/09/2016

This QuickCounsel shows how US employers can do better by proactively implementing policies and programs that are inclusive of the transgender community.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Library Region: United States … The American workforce is becoming ever more diverse. One example of this burgeoning … unaware of the relevant issues, which can be difficult for both the employer and employee, and can fail to … discrimination claims, is available at http://jtweisslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/US-DOJ-filing.pdf . 8 …
Articles
Kaitlyn Shannon (Principal), Gary Smith (Principal), Susan Smith (Principal), Jeff Clare (Associate), Jake Duginski (Associate), Liz Glusman (Associate), Claire McLeod (Associate), Beveridge & Diamond
01/27/2023
13 pages

Read a summary of key developments in California environmental law to consider in 2023.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… Jake Duginski, Liz Glusman, Claire McLeod California is an epicenter of environmental policymaking and often a … to Watch in California in 2023 https://www.bdlaw.com/kaitlyn-d-shannon/ https://www.bdlaw.com/gary-j-smith/ … in 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Beveridge & Diamond on January 12, 2023. … Kaitlyn …
Articles
Allison Trimble, Edward T. Paulis III, and Tariq Abdullah
03/01/2018

It may surprise you to learn that while other professions leverage data analytics to support their day-to-day functions, only a little over half of legal professionals have considered automating work processes using big data. To encourage progress within the legal department, in-house counsel should explore new and unconventional ways to capture and analyze data — paving the way for future success.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… counsel, consider using data to identify which firm is best suited to handle the task at hand. ■■ Internal risk. … and Assess a Big Data Program.” atrimble@dstsystems.com Edward T. Paulis III is vice president and senior … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
Christine Amrhein, Thomas Chow, John FitzPatrick
10/28/2013

It's not just boiler plate! This program will help you negotiate important clauses even with the 800 pound gorillas that everyone says will not change their "standard" contract language. To do this, you need to get past the gatekeepers. Those gatekeepers are internal and the other side with whom you are negotiating. Build influence by choosing the important issues to negotiate and help your internal constituents understand the importance to gain momentum. The panel will present negotiation and drafting tips designed to complement and refine your approach based upon differing internal and external pressures to "get the deal done."

… 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 Monday, October 28 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 202: Clowns to the … Ms. Amrhein serves as chief legal officer responsible for all legal, corporate governance and compliance affairs of …
Checklists
Thomson Reuters
10/30/2014

A Checklist of best practices for public companies and their counsel to consider when the company and its employees are active in social media. This Checklist offers suggestions in dealing with the limitations and challenges that federal securities laws place on the use of social media and avoiding violations of the securities laws. This Checklist also covers social media use during sensitive disclosure periods, such as during securities offerings and proxy solicitations.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to contemplate the use of social media. • If the company is part of a highly regulated industry, for example … Best Practices Checklist 8/11/2014http://us.practicallaw.com/4-517-7812 Implement Social Media Education and Training … Media Compliance with Securities and Disclosure Laws: SEC Website Guidance), consider first disseminating material …
Articles
Global Legal Group
02/28/2024
342 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide is designed to provide insight into the practicalities of M&A, highlighting market trends and legal developments as well as practical and strategic considerations.

Resource Details
Region: Austria, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… 28, 2024 342 pages This multi-jurisdictional guide is designed to provide insight into the practicalities of … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … reports. Further information is available on the target’s website; in particular, targets must post their comprehensive …
Articles
10/01/2008

Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… 116ACC Docket October 2008 ACC’s 2008 Annual Meeting is Just Around the Corner aCC’s 2008 annual Meeting, oc- … program details and to register, visit http://am.acc.com. Questions? email education@acc.com. ACC Alliance: … to do is visit the “My Membership” sec- tion of the aCC website to make the changes you want. If you need your …
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.

1 person found this helpful.
… 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 …
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 …
Articles
Debra Sabatini Hennelly, Vincent M. Gonzales, and Charles C. Read
07/01/2003

If your company operates in the area of hazardous materials, you need to have a comprehensive plan in place to deal with sudden environmental emergencies. This article describes the fundamentals of a comprehensive emergency plan that deals with environmental disasters and presents the precise steps that should be taken, on an hour-by-hour basis, to implement the plan following a disaster.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… office working one Saturday morning. Your phone rings. It is the company’s president, calling because he had been … join ACCA, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. The First 48 Hours July/August 2003 32 1 ENVIRONMENTAL … necessary for that department’s continued operation. • Website or telephone number to access or call on a daily …
Articles
Brent Thomas
01/01/2012

Aryeh Friedman, chief privacy officer and senior compliance counsel at Dun & Bradstreet, discusses his views on the current state of compliance, as well as how to build an effective program.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Bar Association. He can be contacted at friedmana@dnb.com ACC Docket 98 January/February 2012 COLLaTeraL Ethics & … | Tips & Insights | Practice Resources aryeh friedman is always look- ing for a new challenge. at aT&T and british … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
American Corporate Counsel Association (ACCA)
01/01/1998

The tools you need to be an efficient, effective corporate counsel.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… the American Corporate Counsel Association CACCA is the leading voice of the corporate legal profession ACCAs … for the most up-to-date program information www.acca.com For more information contact director of meetings Maria … 24 hours day days week ACCA Online ACCAs interactive website www.acca.com provides convenient online access to …
Articles
CMS
10/19/2022
8 pages

Learn about how the Human Resources function can help to measure their organization's performance regarding the Social dimension of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

… starting to pay more attention to the other aspects. The S is about how organisations treat their workforce and their … which an organisation is required to publish on its website, is one clear area in which its commitment to this … on a variety of topics delivered by email. cms-lawnow.com © C M S C am er on M cK en na N ab ar ro O ls w an g LL P …
Articles
Latham & Watkins LLP
10/20/2023
77 pages

This initial public offering guide will help you decide whether an IPO is the right move for your company and, if so, help you make sure your IPO goes off as quickly and as smoothly as possible, without any unpleasant surprises.

… public offering guide will help you decide whether an IPO is the right move for your company and, if so, help you make … 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
Instead of perpetually redesigning the privacy wheel to accommodate each new or potential requirement, companies should consider “future-proofing” their privacy programs by developing a core set of flexible personal information management capabilities that can be applied to both current and upcoming requirements.
… Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET FIPPs.  While there is no global standard for privacy laws, many of them share … “Cyberthreats in the Age of COVID-19” on  ACC Docket’s  website:  accdocket.com/articles/cyberthreats-age-of-covid-19.cfm Throughout this …
Articles
Boekel De Nerée N.V. Pieter H. Ariëns Kappers & Titia Fuchs
12/02/2013

A detailed handbook on art collection in the Netherlands.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Dutch act on the protection of movable cultural heritage is the ‘Wet tot behoud van cultuurbezit’ or Cultural Heritage … by the Dutch Cultural Heritage Inspectorate on its website. Export licences have to be applied for with specific … • TEFAF Maastricht www.tefaf.com … A detailed handbook on art collection in the …
Articles
Jeff Levinson, Nicole Nguyen and Matthew Gemello
10/01/2014

Transaction standards and approaches
for mergers and acquisitions are not harmonized across jurisdictions. The vagaries in legal systems range from how diligence is used to allocate risk among the parties to the effect of post-closing remedies in a purchase agreement. Learn what levers you need to pull as in-house counsel in order to move the deal forward.

… The vagaries in legal systems range from how diligence is used to allocate risk among the parties to the effect of … Chapter’s Board of Directors. jeff.levinson@netscout.com Nicole Nguyen, corporate counsel at NetScout Systems, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
DLA Piper
04/01/2014

This inaugural report highlights the current key trends and themes in the global data centre industry and provides an outlook for the data centre market in 2014.

in the global data centre industry and provides an outlook for the data centre market in 2014. Resource Details Interest … Piper – 2014 Global Data Centre Market Report www.dlapiper.com | 03 THE GLOBAL DATA CENTRE MARKET REPORT Our inaugural … Piper T +44 (0)7738 295237 anthony.day@dlapiper.com “What is clear from our results is that the Data Centre market is
Peer Practice Examples
08/01/2004

This practice profile is about the experiences of law departments at seven companies and a national law firm that, for varying reasons, decided to move some legal services to outside providers in the United States. It also describes service models used by some to in-source work that might have otherwise been performed by outside law firms. Featured corporate law departments are: Alcoa, Inc., American Express, DuPont, Golden West Financial; 3M, Reebok, and The Finish Line, Inc.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Service Models July 31, 2004 This practice profile is about the experiences of law departments at seven companies and a national law firm that, for varying reasons, decided to move some legal services to … (ACC) For more leading practice profiles: http://www.acca.com/vl/practiceprofiles.php 1 LEADING PRACTICES IN STRATEGIC …
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