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Andrea Butasova and Martina Simkova, Peterka & Partners
09/24/2014

New rules for acquiring agricultural land in Slovakia

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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 …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/23/2019
On July 9, 2019, ACC and Consilio LLC hosted the ACC Legal Operations Europe virtual roundtable featuring “ops” leaders based in Europe. Read on for key takeaways from the discussion, as well as the leaders’ advice for in-house counsel looking to drive change within their law department.
… featuring “ops” leaders based in Europe. Read on for key takeaways from the discussion, as well as the … to drive change within their law department. How far along is your company’s “level of maturity”? Simon Ferres  oversees … success, typically only those on the project team have “buy-in.” In other words, CM is not yet a part of the company …
Articles
06/17/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses battle of the form situations between a seller's standard terms and conditions, and terms mentioned on the buyer's purchase order. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the IT, Privacy & eCommerce ACC Network.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… either click through our terms and conditions (T&C) online at the point of order, or sign a paper order form that … made or given by or on behalf of the Company which is not set out in this Agreement. Any reference to a purchase … on an invoice or other acceptance thereof is solely for Customer's convenience in record keeping, and no such …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
A day in the life of Ilse De Loof, Group General Counsel at LBC Tank Terminals Group in Mechelen, Belgium.
… incorporation document of a  wholly foreign owned entity  is reviewed, and a first draft of a memorandum of understanding for a new joint venture in the PRC is prepared. 11.00 A cup … desk while checking  the   New York Times  and  De Tijd  online as well as my personal mailbox. 13.00 Meeting with the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2018
A day in the life of Daniela Bowry-Blum, senior specialist counsel (competition) at Santander UK in London, United Kingdom.
… KINGDOM 6.30 am My alarm goes off. I try to meditate for 20 minutes twice a day , so I set my timer and knock out … any urgent overnight emails. Senior stakeholders are often online as early as 5 a.m. 7.15 am Shower, eat a quick … review my slides. 9.15 am The session goes well and there is buy-in from the executive committee on what we are doing — …
Program Materials
Josh Beser, Jeff Brown, Cristina Gonzalez, Robert Simmons
10/31/2014

This panel will focus on the first ninety days in-house as a model for
setting and achieving goals and measuring success that is applicable to
in-house counsel at any stage. Experts will address increasing
production in the counsel's office, managing outside projects, improving
value and reducing costs, engaging with client business groups to
identify important issues and benchmarking successes for those outside
the counsel's office.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Wish You Had Known About the First Year In-house: A Plan for Success Author Josh Beser, Jeff Brown, Cristina Gonzalez, … for setting and achieving goals and measuring success that is applicable to in-house counsel at any stage. Experts will … 23 INTERNAL USE ONLY Law firms submit electronic bills online to legal departmen t Invoice processed against billing …
Articles
Sandra Gibson
08/01/2016
2 pages

In this article, learn more about the state of the legal profession in the Asia-Pacific region during 2016.

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Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… and acquisitions occurred worldwide – 91 in all. This is the largest number of law firm mergers on record, … serve the needs of clients across borders globally. For example, in 2012 King & Wood Mallesons was the first-ever … acla_journal_mar16.indd 36 4/03/2016 1:38 PM acla.acc.com 37VOLUME 26, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2016 the region the opening …
Articles
Jeffrey Fraum
04/01/2009

You may be an accomplished orator, litigator or debater. In front of a captive audience of children, however, even the savviest speaker can feel pressure. This "Take Our Sons / Daughters to Work Day" veteran has outlined a tested - and - true formula for sure success.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… the Kids Before beginning any task, ask yourself what it is that you’re trying to accomplish. Among your goals are: to … fact possible to find — or if it is merely a myth. www.acc.com/docket Don’t Tell Mum the Babysitter’s Dead...(European … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
Articles
Julie Clement and Stacey Supina, LegalResearch.com
05/19/2016
41 pages

This article provides an explanation of the Clean Power Plan (CPP). The article also describes the CPP's development, previous legislation that led to its execution as well as the controversies surrounding its release within the United States.

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Interest Area: Environmental, Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author Julie Clement and Stacey Supina, LegalResearch.com May 19, 2016 41 pages This article provides an … it for yourself. We encourage you to navigate our website (legalresearch.com), learn more about who we are and … regulation. 1 INTRODUCTION The Clean Power Plan (CPP) is the most comprehensive measure to regulate greenhouse …
Articles
Michael R. Henry, Esq., Houser Henry & Syron LLP, Primerus Member
07/29/2013

Guidance on transferring management/ownership of a company in Canada. Includes guidance on keeping business in the family or selling to an outsider.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com What’s Your Game Plan? Planning for a Successful … ily busine s s e s , managing a succe s s ful transit io n is both diffic ult and risky . Whet he r yo u’re planning to …
Articles
Philip R. Strauss
03/01/2005

If you had only known you can learn everything you need to know about surviving the transition to in-house law practice from Duran Duran, The Breakfast Club, and Prince, you might have spent a lot more time at concerts than in the library during the 1980s, right? Phil Strauss translates the lessons in his guide to the facts of in-house life.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… March 2005 ACC Docket  23 Philip R. Strauss is the founder and immediate … He can be reached at pstrauss@actuate.com. “I was dreaming when I wrote this; forgive me … Turns out, I had learned everything I needed to know for success in­house from the movies, music, … tion. If you are unsure, the ACC website and net­ work are great places to start. …
Articles
CMS
11/18/2022
5 pages

Learn about developments from 2021 in the Technology, Media and Telecom sector in the Asia and Asia-Pacific region (focus on Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam).

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Region: Asia, Australia / Pacific, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam
… means, and execute documents electronically. This is in addition to the permanent amendments related to certain … the required cybersecurity review. Please click here for the full text (Chinese only) of the draft amendment. New … Vietnam). This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on November 1st, 2021. … CMS … Learn about …
Articles
Demétrio Beck da Silva Giannakos, PUC-RS
03/11/2015

This QuickCounsel intends to clarify the process of creation of a localor foreign legal entity in Brazil.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… We will discuss how create a legal entity in Brazil, ways for foreign partners to open a business in Brazil and also … as its headquarters are considered Brazilian entities. It is extremely important to clarify that having non-Brazilian … fees vary from state to state, check the Board of Trade website of the respective state). Also, some Boards of Trade …
Articles
Heather Logan Melick, Esq., Luper Neidenthal & Logan, Columbus, Ohio; and Ethan Wall, Esq., Richman Greer, PA, Miami, Florida.
08/22/2013
49 pages

In this ACC guide, explore key aspects of managing employees' use of social media, in light of guidance from the US National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB").

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … ACC or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … is available on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) website.11 A. Who is Covered Under the NLRA? Most …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/16/2023
Just like 10-Ks, ESG disclosures should be managed by legal professionals, writes Michael Dillinger, USAA’s assistant vice president of ESG, alongside coauthors Heather Palmer and Evan Grosch of Sidley Austin. #ACCDocket #ESG #compliance
… permissions Banner artwork by metamorworks / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet The ESG ecosystem is complex. It involves ambiguous and emerging regulations, … including in marketing materials and on the company’s website. Empowering the legal department on ESG Because legal …
Articles
Reinier W.L. Russell, Esq., Russell Advocaten B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
12/10/2015
3 pages

This article addresses knowing who is authorised to represent a legal entity and what can you do if directors representing a legal entity are not authorised to do so.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… 10, 2015 3 pages This article addresses knowing who is authorised to represent a legal entity and what can you do … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
29 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 China.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: China
… 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: 08/02/2021
Whether it's leveraging existing technology or seeking out small, measurable wins, legal departments need to focus on innovating even when it seems daunting.
… of legal technology. The in-house legal practice is changing. Fast. The more-for-less challenge is becoming … create interactive documents that feel like you’re using a website. Here’s a 3-minute video: How to create interactive … and comments by emailing programdevelopment@accglobal.com The author wishes to gratefully acknowledge and thank the …
Meritas Law Firms
05/20/2020
90 pages

Data breaches happen to companies across the globe. In this article, in-house counsel can learn how to plot a successful plan that will protect their company's data. Each section of this article is dedicated to a specific country or region including Hong Kong, China, Europe and the United States. This resource was published by Meritas in 2019.

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Region: Asia, Europe, United States, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia / Pacific, Australia, New Zealand
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… protect their company's data. Each section of this article is dedicated to a specific country or region including Hong … not have been possible. Dennis Unkovic, Editor du@muslaw.com Tel: +1-412-456-2833 Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP … Further details of the Commissioner can be found on the website at https://www.pcpd.org.hk/. 10. Are there any …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
Small ideas, tested, proved, implemented, and successfully evaluated, can become the disruption that both law firms and clients are craving. This case study will provide one example of a small, unique project that will offer concepts for you to apply to your team.
… of a small, unique project that will offer concepts for you to apply to your team. Resource Details Interest … counsel? Or maybe you wonder if cutting-edge technology is a ridiculous wild goose chase. Should you stop chasing the … of judges’ discernment and thought process. The court website displays the insightful rulings for one week before …
Articles
Kimberly R. Hillman and Collin J. Hite
05/01/2016

A new threat, derivative to the immediate damage of data breaches, has arisen. Class action suits from affected customers, or shareholder class litigation are common, albeit largely unsuccessful thus far.

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Source: ACC Docket
… answer should clearly be “yes.” The focus of this article is the legal exposure that companies may face as a result of … The retail and credit card industry breaches have been the com- mon focus of class litigation even to the exclusion of … cybersecurity ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Brian Chadwick, Silvia Zimmermann and Jakob Hoehn
11/01/2012

There are many reasons why companies migrate to Switzerland: lower corporate
income tax rates, a stable and predictable legal environment, and a flexible labor law. There are also disadvantages. Before you pack up and head for the snowy Alps, learn more about what relocation really entails.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Switzerland
… Your CEO tells you that one of his peers mentioned that he is considering migrating the business to Switzerland, and … in international commercial law. brian.chadwick@miniclip.com silvia Zimmermann is a tax partner of Pestalozzi, one of … age-eur_dec10 ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBjeCT on oUr weBSiTe. viSiT www.ACC.COM, where yoU CAn BrowSe oUr …
Articles
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/20/2022
24 pages

Any US corporation with multinational operations and an unoptimized corporate structure that would benefit from reorganization of its operations along regional lines and responsibilities should consider whether a principal or other efficiency and profitability promoting restructuring might achieve similar benefits for it.

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Region: United States
… 2022 Revised Edition T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: kurtinlaw.com mailto:info@kurtinlaw.com … one of several restructuring models then possible. It is important to state at the outset that under pressure from … Funds sectors. For further information, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com and contact …
Articles
Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
106 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in Canada and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in 2019.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Canada
… on legal, tax and other matters contained in this book is merely descriptive and therefore not exhaustive. As a … in Québec stores must be advertised in French on the website of a company or dealer which has a place of business … residency requirement is reduced to one-third for holding com- panies meeting specified financial criteria. Permanent …
… & Registration … Within the next 12 to 18 months, it is anticipated that all 50 states will enact the Uniform … of great importance as they impact the private law regime for the buying and selling of digital assets, as well as their use as …
Articles
Dentons
12/07/2022
2 pages

Learn about registration by data controllers and data processors under Kenya's Data Protection Act.

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Region: Africa, Kenya
… what you need to know about the registration process. Who is required to register? All data controllers and data … Regulations provides that it shall be mandatory for the following persons to register with the Data … Act. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Aliaksandr Hrytsel, PETERKA & PARTNERS
09/10/2014

Investors planning to perform construction activities on the territory of Belarus have to take into account new conditions for carrying-out these activities in Belarus. This article will discuss the new requirements.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Belarus
… Articles New Conditions for Construction Activities in Belarus Author Aliaksandr … of the Republic of Belarus (the "Ministry"). WHAT IS ATTESTATION OF COMPLIANCE AND WHY IT IS NEEDED? … contained in the Register is published on the official website of the Authorized organization. THE PROCEDURE OF …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2020
Due to the many successes of remote work, companies and legal departments are actively assessing their workforce of the future. After months of process innovation and continued employee productivity, companies realize employees do not need to be in the office to be effective.
… to conduct meetings from our homes felt odd at first but is now a universal experience. While these tools help keep … learned from this infamous year, visit ACC Docket’s website:  accdocket.com/articles/2020-insights.cfm … Due to the many successes of …
Articles
Eric Chin, Strategy Consultant, and Graeme Grovum, Legal Technologist
11/05/2019
4 pages

General counsels are always under pressure to transform legal departments and through contracts, the legal function’s contribution to the bottom line is clearer and makes it easier to build the business case for a technology enabled and workflow optimised legal department.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Legal Operations
… the legal function’s contribution to the bottom line is clearer and makes it easier to build the business case for a technology enabled and workflow optimised legal … decade. VOLUME 29, ISSUE 4 – SUMMER 2019 | 19 acla.acc.com Table 2: The top three issues keeping Chief Legal …
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