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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
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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 …
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, …
Articles
CMS
10/19/2022
10 pages

Learn about key ESG regulatory trends in the United Kingdom, relevant in particular for investment banks and their listed clients.

… trends in the United Kingdom, relevant in particular for investment banks and their listed clients. Resource … the new regulations apply to sponsors and nomads, and what is required? 4. How can you assist your clients with … be required to disclose the following information on its website: 1. Its policy on the integration of sustainability …
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 …
Program Materials
Jeremy Devereux, John Dotson, Shawn Graham, William Leone, Charlie Price
10/20/2015

Increasingly, multinational corporations are conducting internal investigations to assess civil and regulatory risk, particularly in light of increased regulatory scrutiny. Because they face civil and regulatory risk in multiple jurisdictions, those investigations must also be conducted in multiple jurisdictions. Jurisdictions have different rules relating to internal investigations, such as privilege, employee interviews and disclosure obligations. This session will discuss how to conduct a cross-border internal investigation effectively and the pitfalls that may await in-house counsel.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
… to assess civil and regulatory risk, particularly in light of increased regulatory scrutiny. Because they face … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … The Court is Open for Business: In-house Counsel & the Judiciary Collaborating …
Articles
Practical Law
12/02/2014

This multi-PAK provides a high level overview of the lending market, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees, and loan agreements. It covers creation and registration requirements for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring the priority of debt; debt trading and transfer mechanisms; agent and trust concepts; enforcement of security interests and borrower insolvency; cross-border issues on loans; taxes; and proposals for reform.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Canada, Cayman Islands, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Jersey, Netherlands, Scotland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Online Resources W www.comlaw.gov.au Description. Official website maintained by the Australian Government containing up …
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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.

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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.

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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/06/2022
Ecolab’s Thomas M. Yih and Charlie Chen share their best practices for staying connected and producing efficiencies while working remotely. #ACCDocket
… Thomas M. Yih and Charlie Chen share their best practices for staying connected and producing efficiencies while … Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … “No person is an island, entire of itself; every person is a piece of … continent, a part of the main.”    - John Donne   For many in-house counsel, working remotely from home and foregoing …
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 …
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 …
Benchmarking and Research Data
National Cancer Institute
11/01/2004

This report presents an overview of the state laws that affect the uses of tissue and associated data in research. Includes a chart showing the requirements for the conduct of tissue research state by state and a table compiling state statutes.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Use of Human Tissue Specimens and Associated Data for Research Author National Cancer Institute November 1, … laws that affect the uses of tissue and associated data in research. Includes a chart showing the requirements for … reflects the status of state laws as of November 2004. It is not intended as legal advice, but as an outline of the …
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
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 …
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 …
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
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
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.

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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 …
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 …
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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
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

This is a checklist of state by state driving records backgrounds.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Driving Records Background Check October 19, 2015 This is a checklist of state by state driving records backgrounds. … Stat. §§ 60-2907 and 60-2909.01: to verify information or for any reason with written consent Nevada New Hampshire … Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota STATE Driving …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
Sri Lanka is a beautiful island nation in the middle of the Indian Ocean, close to the southern tip of India. Being strategically located between the Middle East region and Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka is considered to be the emerging gateway to India, China, and other South Asian countries.
… A. Ranasinghe Publication Date: 07/01/2018 Sri Lanka is a beautiful island nation in the middle of the Indian Ocean, close to the southern tip … access the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka at www.boi.lk for investment opportunities. Sri Lanka is a beautiful island
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