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Elena Antonetti, Executive Counsel, Travelers
02/15/2022

Many businesses and organizations use public cloud services. In-house counsel can play a key role with the business through the selection, negotiation, and implementation of such solutions. This Top Ten includes key practical tips drawn from experience as in-house counsel.

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Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Top Ten: Protecting Your House - Practical Tips for In-house Counsel on Negotiating Public Cloud Agreements … door, and not lose your keys. The reason this privacy is relative is that the property manager can enter your … is one of the inherent risks of the public cloud and many online services: the service providers can unilaterally amend …
Articles
Susan R. Packal, Director of Legal Business Operations and Strategy at Hilton Worldwide
07/13/2016

This QuickCounsel lists ways to bring your global legal team together.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Legal Team, March 2016   Are you leading a global team or is your team just global? As leaders make the leap from … "melting pot" of growth and talent. The evidence for globalization is strong: In April 2015, Ernst and Young's … training sessions about cultural differences, as well as online learning opportunities to address this concept. Invest …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/25/2022
Don’t get stabbed in the back by inflation, high interest rates, and other financial downturns — develop a proactive strategic contract management system to lessen the effects of economic crises. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #legaloperations #legalops #ACCColorado
… Source: ACC Docket … Maii Yossakorn / Shutterstock.com Let’s face it: Nothing good (or bad) lasts forever. The … rate, and average wages) have been collectively improving for years. These good economic times have made things easier … products and services come along with a contract, which is where you come in. As inflation and interest rates rise, …
Program Materials
Blake Bilstad, Christopher Kearns, Chris Kelly, and Andrew Serwin
10/30/2013

We have all heard about big data breaches: millions of customer records at risk, credit monitoring for an extended period of time, etc. What about the smaller run-of-the-mill security or privacy breaches? Can we prevent them? Do we have to report them? How do you set up incident response reporting? How do you do a security risk assessment to mitigate your risks?

… 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 Wednesday, October 30 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1007: Data … agreements, leases or purchase contracts for automobiles, website terms and conditions, and their homeowners insurance …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2016
In-house counsel should understand how the FTC influences cybersecurity standards globally and why the FTC v. Wyndham decision will impact the breadth of the FTC’s policing authority in the future.
… the FTC v. Wyndham 1 decision makes clear that there is a new sheriff in town when it comes to holding businesses accountable for cybersecurity breaches that harm consumers. That sheriff … and settlement agreements are published on the FTC’s website. Arguably the most important of all these resources …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
From his office in San José, Costa Rica, Pérez-Umaña is helping lead a charge for technological progress within his company and his community, trying to build a foundation of legal precedent — one contract at a time — that he hopes will forever change the way that the BAC|Credomatic end users interact with digital banking products.
… Daniel Pérez-Umaña of BAC|Credomatic on Why Costa Rica is Making Strides in the Tech Industry Matthew Sullivan … San José, Costa Rica, Pérez-Umaña is helping lead a charge for technological progress within his company and his … fact, BAC|Credomatic adds one or two new features to its online banking platform every day. With its mobile app and …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
09/22/2021

Hackers have been increasing their attacks on US companies, but there also are threats from inside companies by employees and contractors. This resource provides examples of common threats involving employees, such as phishing attempts, and explains the role of in-house counsel in addressing those threats.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Tips for Responding to Cyber-Attacks and Insider Threats Author … company prevent and address such threats.  The list below is mainly based on the ACC Webcast “ Crisis control: … Foundation Check out the ACC Resource Library : www.acc.com/resource-library Join the ACC IT, Privacy and eCommerce …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/31/2013
Into this litigation climate, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has interjected changes to its TCPA regulations that make it increasingly important for businesses and their counsel to be vigilant about compliance. The last set of changes may require substantial changes in the way that many companies contact consumers by telephone.
… its TCPA regulations that make it increasingly important for businesses and their counsel to be vigilant about … applicable to residential calls. While no consent is required for purely informational or non-telemarketing … compliance with the E-SIGN Act (including through email, website form, text message, telephone keypress or voice …
Program Materials
Thomson Financial, Carl Liggio, and Ken Rubin
07/28/2004

Covers how to implement a legally credible records management program in light of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, changes in the sentencing guidelines and proposed changes to e-discovery rules.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Date/Time: Jul. 28. 2004 / 2:00PM ET streetevents@thomson.com 617.603.7900 www.streetevents.com © 2005 Thomson … appointed time has come, so maybe we can get started. This is Carl Liggio on the call and doing -- leading us through … at at your own leisure by hitting the ironmountain.com website. But there are a number of white papers and there's a …
Articles
Patricia Bood
11/01/2015
10 pages

Companies are investing in renewable energy because it enables them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrate leadership on broader corporate sustainability and climate commitments.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Sustainability
Region: Global
… two dozen have set public, voluntary renewable energy com- mitments. These include well-known global companies such … and Walmart.2 Some examples include: ■■ Walmart, which is the largest on-site renewables user in the United States … cfm ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Patricia Bood
11/01/2015

Large corporations such as Google, Walmart and Ikea are increasingly turning to renewable energy to power their operations. Companies are investing in renewable energy because it enables them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrate leadership on broader corporate sustainability and climate commitments.

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Source: ACC Docket
… two dozen have set public, voluntary renewable energy com- mitments. These include well-known global companies such … and Walmart.2 Some examples include: ■■ Walmart, which is the largest on-site renewables user in the United States … cfm ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
CMS
11/18/2022
12 pages

Learn about top 2021 developments and 2022 predictions in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector in China.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: Asia, China
… M +86 186 1842 8030/+852 9756 5043 E nick.beckett@cms-cmno.com Roxie Meng Associate, Beijing T +86 10 8590 0769 M +86 … in 2020, came into effect on 15 April 2021. This is the first national biosecurity law in China, adding … and more. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on 19 May 2022. … CMS … Learn about top 2021 …
Articles
Ashurst Frankfurt
06/03/2013

This brief overview cannot replace individual tax and legal advice and may not be construed as such. Please keep in mind that RETT rates may change at any time and should be reviewed on a regular basis.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… Under the RETTA , real estate transfer tax ("RETT") is triggered if an investor (or a group of related party … Any shareholdings below this threshold are disregarded for RETT purposes. Up to now, a way to tax optimize such an … T: +49(0)69 97 11 27 18 E: klaus.herkenroth@ashurst.com Heiko Penndorf Partner Rechtsanwalt, Steuerberater T: +49 …
Articles
Ethan Wall, Richman Greer,P.A. and Heather Logan Melick, Luper Neidenthal & Logan
12/11/2013

This QuickCounsel is intended to assist counsel and human resource professionals in quickly understanding the basic concepts of social media employment issues.

… Neidenthal & Logan December 11, 2013 This QuickCounsel is intended to assist counsel and human resource … public. Many companies have disciplined their employees for personal and professional social media activity and … States. Generally speaking, employee activity, including online activity, is protected when two or more employees act …
Articles
Clayton Utz
05/07/2015

This Quick Counsel provides a high level overview of key aspects of Australian contract law for those doing business in Australia or entering into contracts governed by Australian law.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… level overview of key aspects of Australian contract law for those doing business in Australia or entering into … Australia … Overview When entering into a contract it is important to recognise and understand the legal system … Consequently, the laws applicable to contracts online are the same as those applicable to non-virtual …
Articles
Gary R. Brown
05/01/2010

When leading an internal investigation, you must be prepared to justify who and what you believe. Learn when to hire outside, how to structure internal interviews, and the components of the credibility evaluation pyramid, so you can assess with confidence.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Manage ment wi ll look t o you to d ecide wh ether it is a false allegatio n, a mis - commun ication o r a crisi s. … counsel and the insights you hav e gained into yo ur com- pany and its busin ess will prove cr itical to the suc- … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Rick Alexander
11/01/2018

Caught between the pressures of social and environmental responsibility and financial performance? The benefit corporation model offers a solution to balance out these demands.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, Colombia, Italy, United States
… SHEET ■■ Shareholder primacy. Most corporate activity is investor/shareholder focused, causing societal benefits to … on all stakehold- ers. Customers, employees, and com- munities must be front and center in the minds of all … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Maura McCaffery
11/01/2019
8 pages

The environmental due diligence required for purchasing a commercial property can be daunting. Which of these assessments best fit your business goals?

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Region: United States
… quality due diligence reporting up front. One such service is an Acquisition Property Condition Assessment (APCA), which … of analysis provided by an APCA gives stakeholders more com- prehensive insights into a property’s needs, and can … licensing ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
Kristen Chittenden, Douglas Cole, Maryrose Delahunty
10/31/2014

Learn from representatives of prime upper- and lower-tier subcontractors how to review, track and explain the numerous federal acquisition rules (FARs) that are often incorporated by reference into contracts of all sizes and types, including the differences between optional and mandatory flow-down clauses and exceptions to incorporated clauses in other non–FAR related statutes.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… to FARs: Managing and Streamlining Government Contracting for the Small Contractor for Goods and Services Author … the United States Code of Federal Regulations. • Various website references: – http://www.ecfr.gov – … Solicitations and Contracts – Inclusion of these clauses is driven by multiple factors: • Language of the FAR …
Articles
Peter Leonard, Consultant, Gilbert + Tobin
08/27/2020
6 pages

This article provides an in-depth look at data privacy in the modern world. Specifically, it states that data privacy statutes, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC’s) Digital Platform Inquiry’s recommendations, and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are insufficient to address issues with data privacy. However, it stresses the need to redraft statutes to protect the rights and interests of individual humans to live without the risk of “excessive intrusion” in order to ameliorate problems with data privacy.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… • Data privacy statutes around the world are no longer fit for purpose. • Adoption of recommendations of the ACCC’s … • The often misdescribed ‘gold standard’ of GDPR is not the solution. • We need to go back to basics, and ask … T +61 2 9263 4003 M +61 411 089 003 E PLeonard@gtlaw.com.au … This article provides an in-depth analysis of data …
Articles
Andrew A. Shayer
09/01/2001

The chaos of a merger or acquisition demands decisive action, even after it seems completed. Try these preemptive strategies.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Champion International Corporation. I was in-house counsel for one of the companies International Paper was acquiring, … Paper enjoys total revenues of $26 billion. Our company is now an amalgam of people from all four companies, and … and Acquisitions (WMACCA Chapter Program) at www.acca.com/protected/legres/program/wmacca/piper.html. • Sample …
Program Materials
Jennifer Chaloemtiarana, Diane Flyer, Ethna Piazza, Jonathan Truppman
10/17/2016

Law departments handle a diverse scope of legal issues. With limited resources, how can a legal department access the information it needs when it needs it without reinventing the wheel every time? The speakers will discuss how they organize information to make it readily available to their teams, using such tools and processes as wikis, company sharefiles, keywords, automatic electronic reminders, cloud services, instruction manuals, and checklists. They will also explore best practices on strategies for implementation and continuous improvement in the use of processes and technologies.

… They will also explore best practices on strategies for implementation and continuous improvement in the use of … has “totally figured out.” Finding the right tools is challenging and has to take into account many factors that … Taylor Guitars El Cajon, CA Ethna.piazza@taylorguitars.com Communicating with Outside Counsel Challenges Time lag …
Articles
Lex Mundi member firm, Foley Hoag LLP
10/15/2016
105 pages

This guide for Massachusetts, USA 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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 15, 2016 105 pages This guide for Massachusetts, USA is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Massachusetts Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Foley … guidance for businesses on how to comply with COPPA. If a website operator is in compliance with an FTC - approved …
Articles
Andrea Butasova and Martina Simkova, Peterka & Partners
09/24/2014

New rules for acquiring agricultural land in Slovakia

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Slovakia
… Articles Top 10 Things to Keep in Mind About the New Rules for Acquiring Agricultural Land in Slovakia Author Andrea … (iii) land located outside municipal built-up areas that is intended for other than agricultural purposes or that is … E-mail: office@peterkapartners.sk; www.peterkapartners.com … Andrea Butasova and Martina Simkova, Peterka & Partners …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

This is a list of materials with links regarding in-house pro bono and the role of the chief legal officer.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Pro Bono Supplemental Material October 20, 2015 This is a list of materials with links regarding in-house pro bono … ways to build an in-house pro bono program. http://www.acc.com/clo/perspectives/randalmilchcloperspective  Association … contact Corporate Pro Bono at (202) 729-6699 or visit our website at www.cpbo.org. Developed by Corporate Pro Bono A …
Articles
Deidra D. Gold; Kenneth S. Ulrich
04/30/2003

Failure to discover that your company may have had insurance coverage could cost your company. You must make it clear who is responsible for seeking insurance coverage and dealing with your insurance coverage issues: in-house counsel, outside defense counsel, or outside coverage counsel. The best place to allocate those responsibilities is in your company's engagement letters and guidelines for working with outside counsel. Thus, in selecting a law firm to defend a case, it is critical to determine whether that firm has sufficient insurance coverage experience. If it does not, it is advisable to retain separate coverage counsel early on.

… Articles Insurance Coverage For Lawsuits: Allocate Responsibility And Avoid Malpractice … could cost your company. You must make it clear who is responsible for seeking insurance coverage and dealing … partner in two law firms. She is available at dgold@ussco.com. Kenneth S. Ulrich is a principal with Goldberg Kohn Bell …
Articles
Albert C. Peters II; John W. O'Neil; Meredith B. Stone
11/30/2001

Add value to your own efforts to improve the contracting process in your company by conducting realistic and practical training programs. Try these handy tips.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 2001 V Getting contracts reviewed by the legal department is often seen as a necessary evil. Further, business people … materials, and technology. One of the authors, for example, draws on experience in the legal department of a … What is a contract? You will need to educate the com­ pany's employees as to the following factors: How does a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
This is the story of four in-house lawyers, all entirely fictional, but who may nevertheless resemble colleagues you might meet at the ACC Annual Meeting.
… to Boss Whitnie Wiley Publication Date: 12/11/2020 This is the story of four in-house lawyers, all entirely … rapport with your colleagues, read more at  ACC Docket’ s website:  accdocket.com/articles/building-a-strong-rapport.cfm ACC EXTRAS ON… …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
In light of these recent developments, companies now have a more powerful arsenal of weapons to fight trade secret theft. This article provides a brief summary of the recent developments and discusses best practices to help protect trade secrets.
… (DTSA), creating a federal, private civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. EU Directive. The European … formula to a customer list. At its essence, a trade secret is something that is secret and has value due to its secrecy. … manufacturing methods, designs, computer code, customer buying preferences, business plans, and formulas. Trade …
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