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The Lex Mundi Tax group
01/30/2017
131 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding tax rulings across a range of jurisdictions, including information on taxpayer’s rights, and the limitation and revocation of rulings.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Venezuela, United Kingdom
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Tax Rulings A Global Practice Guide prepared by the Lex Mundi Tax Group Global Practice Guide This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which … involving the provision of tax related information. Website: www.tia.gov.ky 3. Are tax rulings definitive or can …
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Tracy A. Warren, Jaclyn A. Simi, Ogletree Deakins
01/25/2016

These are top ten recommendations for universities when engaging a search firm to recruit athletic directors and high level coaches in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Recommendations For Universities When Engaging A Search Firm To Recruit … nightmares. Neither the university nor the executive is served.   In December 2013, Korn Ferry executive search … 2015, after 22 tumultuous months. The university was left buying out his expensive contract. He, too, was vetted by a …
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María Alejandra De Los Ríos Rueda, Lloreda Camacho & Co.
05/09/2016

This Top Ten addresses aspects of Colombian data protection law that your company should take into account when establishing a business in Colombia, since most of the companies will handle Personal Data (at least employees data) and therefore will have to comply with the Data Protection Law and its regulations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia
… Should Take Into Account When Establishing a Business in Colombia Author María Alejandra De Los Ríos Rueda, Lloreda … to effectively protect and ensure the rights of privacy for all citizens.   Since the Data Protection Law was issued, … been to protect the Data Subjects (individuals whose data is processed) rights and ensure them that any company …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/26/2023
No matter how good you are, you must never stop improving — even at what might seem to be minor tasks. Career Path author James Bellerjeau tells you how in The ABCs of Work series. #ACCDocket #abcsofwork
… Development Source: ACC Docket … Today’s topic is Continuous Improvement .  Last time we talked about Belief … is unstoppable If you’ve been reading Career Path for a while, you know that continuous improvement is a … comes from reading a reference book or watching a tutorial online.   Perhaps we ask a colleague who is more advanced to …
Articles
Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
43 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in India.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
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 … http://uk.practicallaw.com/about/7-501-3536. This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to doing business … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
Imagine that your company wants to use “just a little bit” of that new hot song to introduce your CEO as he or she stands up to present to your company. Or maybe you want to do a mash up (sample) of music for your company website. Do you need a license? Maybe — but maybe not. Read on.
… Or maybe you want to do a mash up (sample) of music for your company website. Do you need a license? Maybe — but maybe not. Read … holding that the trivial sampling of copyrighted material is not actionable if the original material cannot be …
Articles
04/05/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Health Law and Employment & Labor eGroups, addresses the process of terminating an employee and the legal department's role in that process. The issues discussed include: 1) Company Checklist for Terminating an Employee, 2)When/How Legal Department Is Involved in Terminations, and 3) Legal Department Checklist.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of terminating an employee and the legal department's role in that process. The issues discussed include: 1) Company Checklist for Terminating an Employee, 2)When/How Legal Department Is Involved in Terminations, and 3) Legal Department …
Articles
Lloreda Camacho
11/06/2014

This Quick Overview focuses on the way Colombian regulators have included the principle of accountability in the late regulation on data protection and the way such principle should be applied.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia, United States
… and the access to information. Now, when that regulation is in force, it becomes important for the companies, data controllers and data processors to be … - http://www.informationpolicycentre.com/accountability-based_privacy_governance/ - …
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Gustavo Tamayo, Partner, Juan Sebastian Peredo, Senior Associate, and Andrea Torres, Junior Associate
09/14/2016

This Quick Overview provides an overview of the most recent developments in Colombian legislation regarding the emergence of financial services through virtual platforms under the technique known as fintech, especially the regulation on crowdfunding.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles One Step Closer to Regulating Crowdfunding in Colombia Author Gustavo Tamayo, Partner, Juan Sebastian … in order to develop a legal framework in Colombia for crowdfunding.   Technological innovation schemes: Fintech … are offered to the customers of the financial business is increasing rapidly. These innovative financial techniques …
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Eversheds Sutherland
03/16/2023
96 pages

This publication focuses on pivotal legal and regulatory developments in and affecting Hong Kong and the region over the past year, and highlight what to watch out for in the coming lunar Year of the Rabbit.

… recent months, polycrisis. As well as reflecting on what is past, the new year is also though a time to look ahead. In … 3402 M: +852 6056 6300 markhughes @eversheds-sutherland.com Strength, resilience, and rebirth What to expect in the … the Rabbit. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland in March 2023.   … Eversheds …
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Stephanie W. Fields - senior vice president and general counsel, Classic Residence by Hyatt; Richard F. Ober, Jr. - vice president, general counsel and secretary, TerraCycle, Inc.; Denise A. Norgle - vice president and general counsel, TransUnion LLC; Kathleen A. Metzger - independent legal consultant, Madison, WI
05/01/2006

This Hands On will offer some tips on how to thread your way through the maze to focus on the most critical areas of risk management.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… privately held, so there’s a good chance your client is not legally required to implement certain risk management … are available in ACC’s Virtual Library, at www.acca.com/am/05/ cm/211.pdf. (This sample plan has been provided … Program for 2004 12 RM08-03 5 Develop Risk Management Website 13 RM09-03 5 Coordinate Loss Control/Risk Management …
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Paul S. Rutter and Josh Leonard
11/01/2010

As the commercial real estate market begins to recover, the current tenant-friendly environment may begin to shift. However, there is still time to maximize your economic position under the current market dynamics by understanding several basic key issues. Recognize how your company can fortify an advantageous position today, rather than wallow in regret tomorrow.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… environment may begin to shift. However, there is still time to maximize your economic position under the … audit claims. Rutter can be contacted at prutter@tpgre.com. JOSH LEONARD, partner, Deloitte Financial Advisory … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Lauren Bruzzone, Rebecca Hanovice, and Richard W. Goldstucker
09/01/2016

Over the past 20 years, the number of patent litigation cases filed has increased sharply. At the same time, sky- high monetary demands and extraordinarily large awards for patent infringement have become more common. Fortunately for defendants, recent court decisions, changes in the federal rules, and proposed and enacted legislation provide new tools to combat such claims.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… or device, the plaintiff has to prove infringement — that is, the plaintiff must prove that the product contains each … development agreements, and acquisitions. bruzzone@us.ibm.com Rebecca Hanovice is senior intellectual property and … ttrpldcus.cfm ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
32 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional article, in-house counsel will learn the laws and regulations of employee non-compete agreements for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Meritas produced this resource in 2017.

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Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… Referrals Annually 20+ Practice and Sector Groups Meritas is a leading global alliance of closely connected, yet … Agreements Contact Shalakany Law Office www.shalakany.com During the term of employment the employee is not allowed … Agreements NAME Partner T: + E: Contact Company Country website Ghana’s Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) and the Labour …
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Thomas A. Haag and Rolf J. Haag
06/01/2018

This brief overview (QuickCounsel) shows the potential impact of bockchain on the mechanics of information exchange in bio/pharma Research and Development, and how this will change how we approach legal issues of intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Blockchain
Region: Global
… immutable ledger transaction recording technology itself, is emerging as one of the key aspects of Bitcoin's value … technology is a new type of auditable database technology for tracking all kinds of transactions. It represents a … of DecentralizedApplications ("DApps") which enable online execution of "smart" contracts, e.g., Non-Disclosure …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2023
Companies with 50 to 249 employees have less than a year to establish confidential reporting channels. #ACCDocket #legaloperations #compliance #whistleblower #ACCEurope
… Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet There’s a new deadline for compliance. Entities with 50 to 249 workers must … to confidentially report misbehavior. Consistency is important. Organizations with entities in multiple EU states should harmonize compliance processes …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2020
Julisa Edwards’ in-house career has been intertwined with nonprofit conservation work for over a decade. She has lent her legal expertise to protecting the Earth’s resources from the forest to the sea, and now, as general counsel at the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust, for the protection of wildlife habitats around the globe.
… has been intertwined with nonprofit conservation work for over a decade. She has lent her legal expertise to … of its kind in the country. Julisa proudly shares that it is still in place ten years later. Also with the Nature … that it’s pivotal to understand your role. “Are you buying or selling something? Is it going to be a long-term or …
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Noerr LLP, a Lex Mundi member firm
10/15/2016
42 pages

This comprehensive guide provides an overview of key legal and regulatory aspects of doing business in Germany. This guide 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.

… aspects of doing business in Germany. This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Germany Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Noerr LLP … in Germany and general investment conditions. The BMWi website (www.bmwi.de/English/Navigation/root.html) provides …
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Huron Legal
08/08/2011

This InfoPAK examines the current state of legal hold programs and highlight the new “starting line” for companies considering building a program or enhancing an existing one.

… Legal Hold Fundamentals and the New "Starting Line" for Legal Hold Programs Author Huron Legal August 8, 2011 … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … building a program or enhancing an existing one. It is divided into two sections. The first section focuses on …
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Foley & Lardner LLP
08/17/2022
32 pages

Check out this resource developed by Foley & Lardner LLP that focuses on the top seventeen trends for the health & life sciences sector in 2022.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Care & Life Sciences Sector Top Trends for 2022 FOLEY.COM https://www.foley.com/en/ 2 Health Care & Life Sciences … Psychedelic Renaissance Surprise Billing and Transparency Is Hospital Care at Home Here to Stay? Telemedicine Startups … patients (or vice versa). Health-care companies now use website data analytics and advertising tools built for
Mark Roellig
11/01/2019
2 pages

Throughout your career, you'll undertake a variety of roles from team member to C-suite leader. Cultivating these traits will help you thrive in each one.

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Collection: Leadership Skills
… Career Path: 5 Attributes for a Successful Career Author Mark Roellig November 1, 2019 … either for a team or a project. And then, for some, there is the role of manager — the person who makes the ultimate … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Mark Roellig RETIRED PREVIOUSLY GC OF FOUR FORTUNE 500 …
Peer Practice Examples
12/11/2009

Womble Carlyle's solutions to two client problems involved alternative fee arrangements. This Value Practice resource details these two scenarios and their solutions.

… Womble Carlyle’s Solution: A Quality-Focused Team for Document Review on a Fixed Fee + Optional Bonus In the …  Burden of working efficiently is shifted to the law firm; to make a profit, the law firm … Chief Client Development Officer (703) 394-2242 sbell@wcsr.com … Womble Carlyle's solutions to two client problems …
Articles
Richard C. Stewart II - Chief Counsel of Intellectual Property, International Paper Company<br />Neil N. Rosenbaum - Proposal Operations Manager, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP <br />Kenneth R. Schaefer - Intellectual Property Lawyer, Private Practice
01/01/2004

This article takes you through each stage of the comprehensive outside counsel selection process. It identifies issues and recommends certain courses of action that legal departments should include in their planning for each stage of the selection process.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
Audience: Legal Operations
… most important elements for ensuring a successful process is prepara- tion. Failure to sufficiently plan and prepare … strategies. He is available at Rich.Stewart@ipaper.com. Neil N. Rosenbaum is proposal operations manager at Akin … 2004 International Paper used the consultant com- pany’s website as a central point of communication with the law …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/25/2018
Inside Voice is a new column featuring articles authored by the leaders of ACC's legal services. Here, they reveal insight on the pressing trends affecting in-house legal practice and corporate legal departments across the globe.
… J. Moynihan Publication Date: 01/25/2018 Inside Voice is a new column featuring articles authored by the leaders of … the tools offered in the increasingly busy marketplace for advanced legal technology. With that progress in mind, I … and data-driven services to share with ACCDocket.com their perspectives on smart shopping, trying, and buying. …
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Donald A. Cohn -- Lawyer, EI DuPont de Nemours & Co. Inc.; Jonathan P. Armstrong -- Lawyer, Eversheds LLP; Bruce J. Heiman -- Partner, Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds LLP
05/31/2006

A stolen company laptop these days is much more than a nuisance, if customer information resided on the computer. The law in this area is fast-developing, with different schemes evolving in California, other states, and throughout Europe. Learn what advice to give your clients in the case of identity theft, what further actions they should take, and whether there is a difference between the practical business actions and the legally required actions when their databases are breached and customer information is stolen.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Germany, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Norway, Spain, United States
… Meeds LLP May 30, 2006 A stolen company laptop these days is much more than a nuisance, if customer information resided … and the customers’ passwords for your company’s ecommerce website. My 26ACC Docket June 2006 US Legal Standards … of the bills would impose notice requirements only on com- panies that own or license private data. The fourth bill …
Articles
Dentons
04/04/2022
2 pages

In this brief overview, learn key employment law issues businesses should consider before using the metaverse.

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Region: Global, European Union, United Kingdom
… Articles The metaverse – is this the workplace of the future? Author Dentons April 4, … +44 20 7246 7659 M +44 7500 952147 virginia.allen@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global … the metaverse. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on February 28, 2022. … Dentons … In
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Michele S. Gatto
09/01/2001

Shepherding a smooth transition during a merger isn’t easy, but it is possible. Find out how in this insightful article.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… a smooth transition during a merger isn’t easy, but it is possible. Find out how in this insightful article. … cultural change. • Foreseeing and addressing problems with com­ munication. • Retaining valued customers. CEOs who want … confidential toll-free hotlines, and company- sponsored website bulletin boards, for venting, ask­ ing questions, and …
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Cyndi Baily, Corey Harris, Sarah Sederstrom, Mark Thibodeaux
04/28/2015

Gain a more fluent knowledge of global privacy issues and data sharing challenges through an experiential learning session. Learn more about where technology is leading the law on privacy issues. Understand how in-house counsel can better anticipate and plan for shifts and developments in the area of data privacy. Learn by participation and peer interaction. Participants will represent the many countries involved in the operations of a hypothetical global company that wants to gather and share employee data internally. As company representatives within their jurisdiction, they will negotiate with the regulators (faculty) on proposed cross-border solutions for data sharing.

… learning session. Learn more about where technology is leading the law on privacy issues. Understand how in-house counsel can better anticipate and plan for shifts and developments in the area of data privacy. …  over   compe?tors  tracking  users’   ac?vi?es  online,  off  line  user   loca?on,  behavior  on  line,   …
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ACCA
10/01/2002

Hear from founders and current leaders on why ACCA was founded, what we've accomplished, and the new challenges yet to tackle.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… October 2002 iCCA'S MISSION To providfe an organization for tlie promotion and improvement of the common business … membership numbered 2,400 in-house counsel. THE KEY IS NETWORKING ACCA/GCCA's structure was inspired, the model … to share infor­ mation, and its most powerful tool is ACCA Online^". Members can tap into a wealth of data: Krebs forms, …
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Peter Connor
07/01/2017

Today’s in-house counsel are constantly pressured to do more with less. Enter the T-shaped lawyer — a legal professional with deep-seated experience in one discipline, and basic knowledge in a wide-range of other disciplines.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Traditional legal skills are no longer sufficient, and it is essential to develop “non-traditional” business skills … gap. To address that issue, the report recommended that com- panies should actively develop more T-shaped … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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