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Njoroge Regeru & Company, a member of Primerus
08/31/2016

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

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Kenya
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … more than doubled, to 10.6 percent from 4.9 per cent.ii It is this great investment that saw Kenya rise to a middle …
Articles
05/13/2015

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.”

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Getting to Know You: The Case for Significant Shareholder Engagement May 13, 2015 This is a speech given by F. William McNabb III at a Lazard Asset … ago by simply posting our proxy voting guidelines on our website, then having ad hoc, issue-driven conversations with …
Articles
Andrew Hii, Partner, Susan Jones, Special Counsel, John Lee, Partner, and Jennifer Mulheron, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin
01/22/2021
9 pages

This article provides analysis and insights into Australia’s digital health for 2021. There are a number of key issues germane to digital health that the piece examines with great detail, in addition to providing questions and answers for each one.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… H ealth 2021 © Law Business Research 2021 www.lexology.com/gtdt 1 Australia Andrew Hii, Susan Jones, John Lee and … and the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA), which is responsible for the National Digital Health Strategy and … and medical devices relating to covid-19 on its public website and has attempted to rigorously issue infringement …
Articles
James A. Nortz
12/01/2017

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.

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Source: ACC Docket
… to conducting business in<br />a lawful and ethical manner is not tested when doing so is easy, but rather when it is … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER CARESTREAM … behavior has ultimately resulted in increased revenue for the firm in the long run, Zaccaria flatly stated that it …
03/30/2017

Drone Laws - presentation held in Sydney 30 March 2017.

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Region: Australia
… Drones change the way we think http://www.aerialbydrone.com.au/niba-2016/ … 101.025 - Meaning of populous area For this Part, an area is a populous area in relation to the …
Articles
Squire Sanders
02/25/2014

Last year, the Information Security Technology – Guideline for Personal Information Protection Within Information Systems for Public and Commercial Services (the "Guideline") went into effect in China. The newly effective Guideline provides a detailed performance standard in a more systematic manner, even though the Guideline serves only as a voluntary national standard and is not mandatory by law. <br />

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… Last year, the Information Security Technology – Guideline for Personal Information Protection Within Information … Guideline serves only as a voluntary national standard and is not mandatory by law. <br /> Resource Details Interest … Roules T + 86 21 6103 6300 Daniel.roules @squiresanders.com Victoria Li T +86 10 6589 3700 …
Articles
CMS
10/10/2022
462 pages

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

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Region: Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, South America, Albania, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Kenya, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Czech Republic, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… Articles CMS Expert Guide for Directors and CEOs (CMS) Author CMS October 10, 2022 462 … 2.1 What form does the board of directors take? 2.2 What is the role of non-executive or supervisory directors? 2.3 … The announcement must be published on the company’s website. An overview of the decisions and transactions, …
Articles
Daniel C. Becker and Richard M. Strassberg
11/01/2002

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

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… November/December 2002 ACCA Docket 5 9 Daniel C. Becker is corporate vice president and associate general counsel of … in Weehawken, NJ. He is available at dbecker@ubspw.com. Richard M. Strassberg is a partner at Goodwin Procter … not an OFAC Specially Designated National. Check the OFAC website, at www.ustreas.gov/offices/ …
Articles
Gordon Perkins, Esq., Mullins Lawyers - Member of Primerus
10/14/2016
3 pages

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

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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 … Street Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia Tel: 61.7.3224.0222 Website: www.mullinslaw.com.au *Member of Primerus Mullins … asset can save you a lot of stress and money later. This is especially relevant in Queensland when a problem setting …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
In today’s global and social media driven world, brands have become the currency of international trade. For in-house counsel, high quality brands provide a bond of trust with your client’s consumers. Ensuring that your client’s brands are legally secure and high quality is challenging. This is an issue all in-house counsel face. It is particularly challenging in the case of brand migration.
… brands have become the currency of international trade. For in-house counsel, high quality brands provide a bond of … your client’s brands are legally secure and high quality is challenging. This is an issue all in-house counsel face. … determine what the acquiring company is actually buying. It is also critical for planning purposes. Weaknesses …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/10/2017

This is a sample group sales agreement between a hotel and organization.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Hotel Group Agreement February 10, 2017 This is a sample group sales agreement between a hotel and … it will provide, and agrees that it will be responsible for [ORGANIZATION NAME] utilizing, [NUMBER OF ROOM NIGHTS] … employee rate programs, Advance Purchase Rates, 3rd Party Website Rates or existing agreements or pre-existing …
Articles
10/20/2015

These are the official rules for entrants to create and submit screenplay proposals, screenplays, director pitches and short films that would belong in the world of “The Twilight Saga.”

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… these Official Rules may be modified as indicated on the “Website” (as defined below) and as permitted by paragraph 20 of these Official Rules. The Promotion Period is broken into phases, and during the applicable phases, … certain characters from the Franchise on https://tongal.com/twilight (the “Website”). The characters that are posted …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
12/17/2013

This 25-minute course explains the attorney-client privilege as it applies to our organization, as well as how to recognize and protect privileged materials and communications. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Attorney-Client Privilege for Employees (USA) Author WeComply December 17, 2013 This … provider of ethics and compliance training. The course is also available online from any Internet-connected … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for
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Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
10/05/2022
9 pages

This article focuses on the second of the three principal types of transaction structures used in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), an Asset Purchase, and discusses specific issues and attributes of Asset Purchase deals, and in section III, reviews the common elements of Asset Purchase Agreements, the main transaction document used to put an Asset Purchase deal together. 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.

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Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS VI: ASSET … DEAL POINTS July 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the sixth in our series of advisories on Mergers & … (“M&A V”) are available with other M&A resources on our website at Kurtin PLLC Mergers & Acquisitions and on Lexology …
Program Materials
Bruce S. Klafter - Senior Director, Environmental, Health & Safety, Applied Materials, Inc.; Jessine A. Monaghan - Manager & Counsel Regulatory Programs, GE Advanced Materials; Mary-James Young - Senior Regulatory Counsel, Vectren Corporation
10/01/2004

607 - Best Practices in Tracking Environmental Law Worldwide

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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 607:Best Practices in Tracking Environmental Law … http://uk.farnell.com/static/rohs/RoHS_Directive_Website .htm � Chemicals Policy …
Articles
Jack L. Foltz -- vice president and general counsel, Sunoco, Inc.
01/01/1999

Tips from ACC's past chairman of the board on raising the mundane label of compliance to the elevated status of exemplary corporate behavior.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Compliance is a Dirty Word Author Jack L. Foltz -- vice president and … to mci on par three hole FOUR LESSONS have four messages for you on compliance what you will and will not stand for … tive free enterprise system environmental excellence and com munity enrichment 42 ACCA Docket January/Februwy 1999 THE …
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Dentons
09/15/2023
2 pages

Learn about Hong Kong current law, proposed law, risks, and law enforcement related to crowdfunding.

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Region: China, Asia
… regulate? As the law stands, fundraising from the public is subject to statutory control and covers … Hong Kong D +852 2533 3688 julianne.doe@dentons.com Your Key Contacts 2 … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in March 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/13/2016
Sara Marston, general counsel of Refinery29, the fastest-growing independent fashion and style website in the United States, faces these questions daily and loves every minute of it.
… the fastest-growing independent fashion and style website in the United States, faces these questions daily and … questions daily and loves every minute of it. Refinery29 is more than just a fashion website; the lifestyle media … Associates was buying music assets, including eMusic.com and The Orchard. Joel became an important mentor while …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/11/2023
Capgemini’s Johnathan Duffie, senior legal counsel, and Elizabeth Alejandra Hernandez, legal counsel, address the tension between obtaining consumer consent and complying with regulations. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fedrunovan / Shutterstock.com The use of dark patterns Do you ever stop and think about … the most personal information. ” Imagine this: Company A is a retail company that receives 45 percent of its revenue … browsing the internet and stumbles across this retailer’s website which gives consumers the opportunity to “Accept all …
Articles
Nicole Choolun, Legal Counsel, SBS
03/01/2019
3 pages

Management and security of personal health information has been the subject of public debate due to major breaches. In-house counsel need to be aware of the threats to their company's data and learn how to deal with the possibility of privacy challenges.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… data has become currency, the sanctity of such information is under threat. In 2018 alone, social media giant Facebook … the Office of Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) for the quarter ending December 2018 under the recently … records for VOLUME 29, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2019 | 17 acla.acc.com commercial purposes unrelated to the employment …
Program Materials
Eileen Casal <br />General Counsel <br />Healthwise, Incorporated <br />Jeff Levinson <br />Vice President and General Counsel <br />NetScout Systems, Inc. <br />Christopher Mirabile <br />Managing Director and General Counsel <br />Race Point Capital Group LLC <br />James Peck <br />Corporate Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary <br />Nypro Inc.<br />
10/25/2010

You give your sales manager daily updates but still hear that the contract you are negotiating with a customer is “stuck in legal.” You work incredibly hard but don’t seem to be getting results. The successful in-house lawyer knows how to meet his or her clients more than halfway. Knowing the right way and right time to reach out to, work with, and serve your business clients will drive your effectiveness, enjoyment and success as an in-house lawyer. This program for new and experienced in-house counsel will teach you how to move beyond pure legal analysis and into the advanced do’s and don’t’s of in-house practice: knowing your business and its goals, using advanced communication skills and picking your battles. The tips, tools and techniques presented will allow you to align with your business leaders while ensuring you hew to your core mission with integrity.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… hear that the contract you are negotiating with a customer is “stuck in legal.” You work incredibly hard but don’t seem … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 25 9:00am-10:30am 102 - Stuck in Legal? … or strategic opponents, Google them, check their company website bio, and use networking tools such as LinkedIn to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Zhong Lun Law Firm
07/11/2013

By using this LOI, a foreign investor can outline its intention to purchase all or part of the registered capital in a domestic Chinese company that is not listed and may have subsidiaries. An LOI is also often referred to as a heads of terms, term sheet or memorandum of understanding. The LOI China is drafted for a single buyer and a single seller. It includes legally binding provisions relating to the exclusivity of negotiations and costs, and assumes that a confidentiality agreement has already been entered into. It has been drafted from the perspective of the foreign buyer and assumes that Chinese law applies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… the registered capital in a domestic Chinese company that is not listed and may have subsidiaries. An LOI is also often … or memorandum of understanding. The LOI China is drafted for a single buyer and a single seller. It includes legally … drafting notes available online at: http://uk.practicallaw.com/6-520-5927 [ON HEADED NOTEPAPER OF BUYER] [NAME AND …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/03/2019
10 pages

Learn how to develop a strong training program that prevents misconduct, improves employee morale, strengthens alignment with core values and promotes ethical behavior.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… of our Definitive Guide to Ethics & Compliance Training is your first- step resource to help create cost-effective, … is constantly shifting. So, it can be a challenge for compliance professionals to articulate the magnitude of … four can be quantified? +1 866 297 0224 info@navexglobal.com www.navexglobal.com ABOUT NAVEX GLOBAL NAVEX Global’s …
Articles
Raymond L. Coss, Leah A. Dundon, and Julia Morton
11/01/2017
9 pages

Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate risk in a warmer world. As the society-at-large moves toward a low carbon economy, companies are increasingly looking to the legal department to assess and disclose its environmental impact. The future of sustainability is here, are you ready for what’s next?

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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States, Global
… and Julia Morton November 1, 2017 9 pages Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate … related to EHS substantive areas. ray.coss@nissan-usa.com Leah A. Dundon is of counsel with Beveridge & Diamond, … adequately assess risk and compare companies. A company’s website and social media postings are now some of the most …
Articles
Practical Law
06/15/2017
31 pages

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

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Region: European Union
… 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. The website has links to EU legislation, decisions of the …
Articles
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
12/20/2024

This article delves into the evolving landscape of social media investigations, covering best practices, legal frameworks, and strategic solutions to help employers conduct effective fact-finding and manage their workforce in the digital era.

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Region: United States
… digital era. II. Social Media Investigations As a Basis for Discipline and Termination As workplace conversations … that internet usage policies explicitly state that it is a violation of company policy to use social media for … please contact: Jana S. Baker , jana.baker@ogletreedeakins.com Sarah Kuehnel , sarah.kuehnel@ogletreedeakins.com William …
Articles
Damandeep Kaur and Nitin Suri
09/01/2017

In preparation for future innovation, in-house counsel should consider both the risks and the rewards of advancement to keep the company up to speed with the of the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: India, United States
… ■■ The future of the IoT. The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to exacerbate the role that technology places on … objects uniquely addressable, based on standard com- munication protocols,” but are these protocols really … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
CMS
11/09/2022
291 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the transfer of IP rights in a wide range of jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Global, Europe, Asia, South America, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Macedonia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, European Union, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… have become an increasingly important asset not only for R&D and technology based companies but also for consumer … well as many other types of business of varying size. This is evidenced by a growing number of patent and trademark … change of description items (can be downloaded from the website of CNIPA), which should be submitted electronically …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a list of resources related to the session.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Social Responsibility - Resources October 18, 2016 This is a list of resources related to the session. Resource … for in-house pro bono. http:// legalexecutiveinstitute.com/the-rise-of-in-house-pro-bono/ • Corporate Pro Bono, “The … CPBO offers a number of resources on its website (www.cpbo.org), including the following: o The …
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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