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Articles
Marie Garneau, Paul Hodnefield, Robert Irwin
10/30/2014

Overview of perfection and priority of security interests in Canada.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… (“UCC”) as it existed prior to the 2001 Revision. ii) PPSA is now in effect throughout all provinces and territories, … may not be equivalent under the PPSA and UCC. Compare, for example the definition of “account” PPSA: "account" means … Registry to Teranet Manitoba: A Summary Document”, online: www.gov.mb.ca/finance/pdf/teranet.pdf, (Winnipeg: …
Articles
Aaron Tantleff, Esq., Elizabeth A. Mitro, Esq. and Brandi J. Gill, Esq.
08/01/2016

Learn the Top Ten considerations in-house counsel need to know when handling sensitive Protected Health Information ("PHI") and/or Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") in a healthcare setting in the United States, including the unique set of risks associated with this handling of data.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Region: United States … Today's technology driven world is constantly changing and evolving. Although innovations are … should be aware of a number of healthcare specific causes for data loss in day-to-day operations.   1. The Nature of … he or she has access to and sell it to outsiders. The buying price for a celebrity patient's PHI or a confidential …
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.

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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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2020
If you’re like the 82 percent of corporate counsel who recently identified “the greater use of technology to improve productivity” as the most significant change ahead, you’re probably evaluating your software options now or will be soon.
… smart legal technology strategy: cloud computing.  Opt for “web-based,” “cloud-based,” or “hosted” services. Select … cost savings   The alternative to cloud computing is laying out significant amounts of capital upfront to buy new software and install it on on-premises hardware …
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.

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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 …
Articles
William Leone, Jeremy Devereux
10/20/2015

The goal of this paper is to provide assistance to corporate counsel in planning, managing and conducting internal investigations.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… Cross-Border Internal Investigations; A Practical Guide for Corporate Counsel Author William Leone, Jeremy Devereux October 20, 2015 The goal of this paper is to provide assistance to corporate counsel in planning, … Magazine (25 May 2015), online: www.canadianlawyermag.com. 18 In the United States, there are different privacy …
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.

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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
Practical Law Company
09/24/2014
18 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview and practical analysis for public procurement issues and procedures in the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/7-521-3187. This Q&A is part of the Practical Law multi-jurisdictional guide to … W www.legislation.gov.uk Description. This is a UK website of primary and secondary legislation (statutes and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2014
With increased regulatory scrutiny by US and Chinese authorities, and sustained effort by the Chinese government to stamp out public corruption, companies can no longer view conducting third-party due diligence as an avoidable cost.
… diligence as an avoidable cost. Risk-based due diligence is no longer an optional "nice to have" for companies that plan to conduct business in China.   As … telltale signs that others may miss.    The limitations of online research  For third parties that present a moderate …
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.

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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 …
Program Materials
Dan Glowski, Stephen R. Martin, II, Marty Provin, Ken Schindler
04/07/2014

Over the course of two sessions, learn how to structure and implement an effective compliance program; review hallmark DOJ guidance and discuss the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and their application to corporate compliance programs; learn how to conduct a gap analysis and design a compliance program that fits your organization’s needs; learn about successful program-building strategies and how to avoid compliance program pitfalls; and learn how to measure the effectiveness of your program and conduct a compliance audit.

… Training Program April 7-8, Austin, TX This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2014 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com         Monday, April 7 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 100: …  audits  and  controls  –  Post  CoC  on-­‐line  (company  website,  YouTube  channel,  Facebook  page,  etc)   …
Articles
Dimitri de Bournonville, Sean-Paul Brankin, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Yves Heijmans, Frederik Van Remoortel, Simon Vumbaca, Charles C.W. Dunn, Christoph De Preter, Carolyn Boyle
06/01/2009

In this issue of European Briefings, a quarterly supplement of the ACC Docket, find out what you need to know about the most current risk management issues.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Belgium, European Union, Germany, United Kingdom
… By Dimitri de Bournonville (dimitri.de.bournonville@tnt. com) and Sean-Paul Brankin (sbrankin@crowell.com) The need … for increased compliance has emerged: the global downturn is likely to make market manipulation look like an attractive … on which the • movie or clip is posted; and the auction website (e.g., Ebay) on which the • infringing goods are …
Articles
Boekel De Nerée N.V. Pieter H. Ariëns Kappers & Titia Fuchs
12/02/2013

A detailed handbook on art collection in the Netherlands.

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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
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
Articles
William A. Ryan, Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer (AT&T Services Inc.), Allen Garrett, Partner (Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP), and Brad Sears, Associate (Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP)
08/08/2023

The recent story of two New York attorneys “duped” by ChatGPT into citing “fake” cases in a court submission illustrates some of the risks of using artificial intelligence.

But the attorney missteps in the ChatGPT case are entirely avoidable. And the emergence of generative AI carries extraordinary potential if attorneys can learn to use the technology wisely.

… AI applications can create original content. Watch out for “fake” cases . A New York federal judge recently … at least the portions allegedly available on an unnamed “online database”). In fact, Mr. Schwartz had prepared the … that “[t]echnological advances are commonplace and there is nothing inherently improper about using a reliable …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
29 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 Germany.

… 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
12/01/2016

Doing Business in Digital Era - session held in Sydney 1 December 2016.

… WILLIAMS Partner (02) 9390 8331 tal.williams@holmanwebb.com.au In-House Update: The Electronic World at Law 2 TODAY  … obligations via social media or electronic communications is no different to violation of those obligations in any …  Your IT personnel are unable to unlock them. A demand for $1700 has been received to provide you with the key to …
06/16/2017

Doing Business in a Digital Era: where is the law up to? - presentation held in Canberra 16 June 2017.

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Region: Australia
… Doing Business in a Digital Era: where is the law up to? June 16, 2017 Doing Business in a Digital … WILLIAMS Partner (02) 9390 8331 tal.williams@holmanwebb.com.au The Electronic World at Law THE GENERAL RISKS � … � Your IT personnel are unable to unlock them. A demand for $1,700 has been received to provide you with the key to …
Articles
The Global Legal Post in association with TerraLex
05/12/2015
26 pages

This article highlights the redefinition of general counsels’ role – from their contribution at the top table to their place at the heart of business operations.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Connections. Seamless Service.sm 3www.globallegalpost.com The General Counsel Excellence Report 2015 CONTENTS 4 … prices Judith Shepherd, group general counsel at Barclays, is a keen fan of the right price, using three drivers to … Another 12 per cent always use a law firm network website and 8 per cent said they always use local embassies …
Articles
The Global Legal Post - www.globallegalpost.com
05/12/2015
25 pages

This article highlights the redefinition of general counsels’ role – from their contribution at the top table to their place at the heart of business operations.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Edition Author The Global Legal Post - www.globallegalpost.com May 12, 2015 25 pages This article highlights the … prices Judith Shepherd, group general counsel at Barclays, is a keen fan of the right price, using three drivers to … Another 12 per cent always use a law firm network website and 8 per cent said they always use local embassies …
Articles
Global Legal Group
01/09/2024
230 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide explores legal issues, rules, and developments related to real estate. Topic covered include leasing, investment, development, and financing.

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Region: Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
… 19th Edition 2024 Real Estate 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 Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … electronically. Almost all Conservadores in Chile have a website or use email to carry out acts. 5.4 Can compensation …
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
Michael Finn - Vice President and General Counsel, General Dynamics United Kingdom; ACC
05/29/2007

Understanding the challenges and everyday activities involved in working for a European subsidiary of a United States-based company is essential. Let Michael Finn break it down and assist you with the challenges of working with other countries and the general dynamics in the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… the challenges and everyday activities involved in working for a European subsidiary of a United States-based company is essential. Let Michael Finn break it down and assist you … for the US government, at a law firm, in-house at several com- panies, and having experience in everything from …
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Chile
… 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 … at the company’s offices and posted on the company’s website. Takeover of a public corporation by means other than …
Articles
H. Timothy Lopez
12/01/2009

Completing a successful Chinese M&A transaction can be trickier than new math. There are tons of legal hurdles to clear: government approval, anti-trust clearance, transferring real estate, trademarks and patents and repatriating profit, to name a few. Trying to tackle the transaction without a game plan is a sure set-up for defeat - but this article outlines an experienced attorney's firsthand knowledge to make the process less cumbersome.

… few. Trying to tackle the transaction without a game plan is a sure set-up for defeat - but this article outlines an … nia and Wisconsin and can be contacted at tlopez@aosmith.com. The opinions contained in this publication are those … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Program Materials
Scott Appleton
06/01/2013

Drawing on the tips imparted by panelists of a recent conference hosted by law firm Norton Rose, this article assesses the business opportunities opening up to international companies in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

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Source: Meetings
Region: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
… up to international companies in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). Resource Details … Business in the GCC By Scott Appleton (scott@954consulting.com), 954 Consulting A region of competing and contrasting … the capital, Abu Dhabi. The combined population of the GCC is around 50 2 EMEA BRIEFINGS JuNE 2013 © Association of …
Articles
Philip Strauss - Assistant General Counsel, Brio Software, Inc.
06/30/2003

The best reason to get involved in the international legal affairs at your company is to impress your friends. Learn the essential information needed for your new secret identity as Austin Power of Attorney: International In-house Counsel of Mystery.

in the international legal affairs at your company is to impress your friends. Learn the essential information needed for your new secret identity as Austin Power of Attorney: … Practice Interest Group philip.strauss@brio.com Philip Strauss is assistant general counsel at Brio Soft- …
Articles
Carla Powers Herron, Graham Kerin Blair and David A. Brakebill
06/01/2003

What are the jurisdictional risks associated with global business? Is a parent company at risk of being sued based on the activities of a subsidiary company? Read this article to find answers to these pressing questions, among others.

… the jurisdictional risks associated with global business? Is a parent company at risk of being sued based on the … banking issues. He is available at graham,k.blair@bakernet.com. David A. Brakebill is a partner in Baker & McKenzie's … jurisdictional allegations against your company on your website. Personal jurisdiction in the Internet Age clearly …
Maggie Gloeckle and K Royal
10/01/2019
10 pages

We know businesses can’t do it all. But when using vendors to meet your commercial or client needs, make sure you’re aware of the risks at all stages.

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Region: Andorra, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, European Union, Faroe Islands, Guernsey, Israel, Isle of Man, Japan, Jersey, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Uruguay, United States
… strategy ready to avoid renewals or penalties, and if data is involved, confirm that the vendor does not keep it. By … counsel for A+E Networks. margaret.gloeckel@aenetworks.com K Royal is the privacy director for the Western region of … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
This article will provide a simple overview of the main aspects of the GDPR, which is a substantial and complicated document (204 pages, 135 recitals, and 91 articles), and will focus on the practical aspects of compliance with it.
… a simple overview of the main aspects of the GDPR, which is a substantial and complicated document (204 pages, 135 … require a clear and unambiguous agreement to share data for special circumstances. The flight wasn’t bad, and the CEO … and Google, but also, potentially, to organisations with a website (accessible to EU residents) that has any sort of …
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