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Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/13/2016
Sara Marston, general counsel of Refinery29, the fastest-growing independent fashion and style website in the United States, faces these questions daily and loves every minute of it.
… the fastest-growing independent fashion and style website in the United States, faces these questions daily and … questions daily and loves every minute of it. Refinery29 is more than just a fashion website; the lifestyle media … Associates was buying music assets, including eMusic.com and The Orchard. Joel became an important mentor while …
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Dentons
09/15/2023
2 pages

Learn about Hong Kong current law, proposed law, risks, and law enforcement related to crowdfunding.

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Region: China, Asia
… regulate? As the law stands, fundraising from the public is subject to statutory control and covers … Hong Kong D +852 2533 3688 julianne.doe@dentons.com Your Key Contacts 2 … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in March 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/11/2023
Capgemini’s Johnathan Duffie, senior legal counsel, and Elizabeth Alejandra Hernandez, legal counsel, address the tension between obtaining consumer consent and complying with regulations. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fedrunovan / Shutterstock.com The use of dark patterns Do you ever stop and think about … the most personal information. ” Imagine this: Company A is a retail company that receives 45 percent of its revenue … browsing the internet and stumbles across this retailer’s website which gives consumers the opportunity to “Accept all …
Program Materials
Eileen Casal <br />General Counsel <br />Healthwise, Incorporated <br />Jeff Levinson <br />Vice President and General Counsel <br />NetScout Systems, Inc. <br />Christopher Mirabile <br />Managing Director and General Counsel <br />Race Point Capital Group LLC <br />James Peck <br />Corporate Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary <br />Nypro Inc.<br />
10/25/2010

You give your sales manager daily updates but still hear that the contract you are negotiating with a customer is “stuck in legal.” You work incredibly hard but don’t seem to be getting results. The successful in-house lawyer knows how to meet his or her clients more than halfway. Knowing the right way and right time to reach out to, work with, and serve your business clients will drive your effectiveness, enjoyment and success as an in-house lawyer. This program for new and experienced in-house counsel will teach you how to move beyond pure legal analysis and into the advanced do’s and don’t’s of in-house practice: knowing your business and its goals, using advanced communication skills and picking your battles. The tips, tools and techniques presented will allow you to align with your business leaders while ensuring you hew to your core mission with integrity.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… hear that the contract you are negotiating with a customer is “stuck in legal.” You work incredibly hard but don’t seem … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 25 9:00am-10:30am 102 - Stuck in Legal? … or strategic opponents, Google them, check their company website bio, and use networking tools such as LinkedIn to …
Articles
Jennifer K. Mailander, Associate General Counsel and Director, Compliance and Privacy, Corporation Service Company; Scott Plichta, Chief Information Security Officer, Corporation Service Company
05/24/2016

Data breaches and cyberattacks threaten every company's brand, and bottom line, both in the United States and around the world. This brief article offers key tips on what the technology means and how to ensure your company is taking the proper actions to protect your company. This list also includes a glossary of essential technology terms with basic definitions for non-experts.

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… what the technology means and how to ensure your company is taking the proper actions to protect your company. This … in computer memory to be read or updated. Hosting (website hosting, or web hosting): The business of housing, … the internet. 1 Legaltech® News: http://www.legaltechnews.com/id=1202586539710?slreturn=20160011090519 2 ACC …
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)   …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Zhong Lun Law Firm
07/11/2013

By using this LOI, a foreign investor can outline its intention to purchase all or part of the registered capital in a domestic Chinese company that is not listed and may have subsidiaries. An LOI is also often referred to as a heads of terms, term sheet or memorandum of understanding. The LOI China is drafted for a single buyer and a single seller. It includes legally binding provisions relating to the exclusivity of negotiations and costs, and assumes that a confidentiality agreement has already been entered into. It has been drafted from the perspective of the foreign buyer and assumes that Chinese law applies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… the registered capital in a domestic Chinese company that is not listed and may have subsidiaries. An LOI is also often … or memorandum of understanding. The LOI China is drafted for a single buyer and a single seller. It includes legally … drafting notes available online at: http://uk.practicallaw.com/6-520-5927 [ON HEADED NOTEPAPER OF BUYER] [NAME AND …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/03/2019
10 pages

Learn how to develop a strong training program that prevents misconduct, improves employee morale, strengthens alignment with core values and promotes ethical behavior.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… of our Definitive Guide to Ethics & Compliance Training is your first- step resource to help create cost-effective, … is constantly shifting. So, it can be a challenge for compliance professionals to articulate the magnitude of … four can be quantified? +1 866 297 0224 info@navexglobal.com www.navexglobal.com ABOUT NAVEX GLOBAL NAVEX Global’s …
Articles
Raymond L. Coss, Leah A. Dundon, and Julia Morton
11/01/2017
9 pages

Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate risk in a warmer world. As the society-at-large moves toward a low carbon economy, companies are increasingly looking to the legal department to assess and disclose its environmental impact. The future of sustainability is here, are you ready for what’s next?

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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States, Global
… and Julia Morton November 1, 2017 9 pages Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate … related to EHS substantive areas. ray.coss@nissan-usa.com Leah A. Dundon is of counsel with Beveridge & Diamond, … adequately assess risk and compare companies. A company’s website and social media postings are now some of the most …
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Practical Law
05/18/2017
24 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in Canada.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … Bureau W www.competitionbureau.gc.ca Description. Website of the Competition Bureau, which includes Bureau …
Articles
Damandeep Kaur and Nitin Suri
09/01/2017

In preparation for future innovation, in-house counsel should consider both the risks and the rewards of advancement to keep the company up to speed with the of the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: India, United States
… ■■ The future of the IoT. The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to exacerbate the role that technology places on … objects uniquely addressable, based on standard com- munication protocols,” but are these protocols really … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
CMS
11/09/2022
291 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the transfer of IP rights in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Global, Europe, Asia, South America, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Macedonia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, European Union, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… have become an increasingly important asset not only for R&D and technology based companies but also for consumer … well as many other types of business of varying size. This is evidenced by a growing number of patent and trademark … change of description items (can be downloaded from the website of CNIPA), which should be submitted electronically …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
This article will discuss certain recent actions taken by the American Bar Association (ABA), including the passage of a resolution aimed at increasing economic opportunity for diverse attorneys and encouraging clients to seek greater diversity among legal service providers. In particular, a new uniform measurement tool, the Model Diversity Survey, will provide increased transparency of information and data.
… Docket Article Putting Its Money Where the Diversity Is: Corporate America’s Collaborative Actions to Increase … Ideally, firms will choose to publish the data on their website annually, referencing it in any requests for data or … for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. at alan.bryan@walmartlegal.com , that you support the above four principles, such that …
Articles
04/09/2014

This Opinion analyses the criteria set down in Article 7 of Directive 95/46/EC for making data processing legitimate. Focusing on the legitimate interests of the controller, it provides guidance on how to apply Article 7(f) under the current legal framework and makes recommendations for future improvements.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United States
… was set up under Article 29 of Directive 95/46/EC. It is an independent European advisory body on data protection … Justice, B-1049 Brussels, Belgium, Office No MO-59 02/013. Website: … framework. The package includes (i) a 'Communication' (COM(2012)9 final), (ii) a proposal for a general 'Data …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/18/2021
Video meetings are here to stay. Follow these tips to help your in-house colleagues stay engaged and supported.
… Source: ACC Docket … As remote working continues and online video meetings become more common, it is more important than ever that in-house counsel remain … impact is often lost. Confirming that setting aside time for social interaction is more important than work (for the …
Articles
J. Martin Acevedo
10/01/2008

Starting a law department for an established company can seem like a daunting task. In this article, find out ways to make building and leading this endeavor easier and rewarding.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… Martin Acevedo October 1, 2008 Starting a law department for an established company can seem like a daunting task. In … you can indeed deliver on the promises. “all I will need is a desk, a phone, a computer, and my files,” you say. Deep … or whether it should be incorporated as its own “mini” com- pany. Where applicable, you should register the law …
Articles
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
10/05/2022
11 pages

This article focuses on the third of the three principal types of transaction structures used in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Mergers, which means not a generic kind of business combination, but “statutory Mergers” executed pursuant to one or more states’ merger statutes, in which one company merges into another. Following the discussion are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the purchase or sale of a business: what to do, and what at all costs not to do.

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Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS VII: … MERGERS: DEAL POINTS July 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the seventh in our series of advisories on Mergers & … at the preceding links, with other M&A resources on our website at Kurtin PLLC Mergers & Acquisitions and on Lexology …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
18 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide of data protection rules and principles, right to access personal data or object to its collection in Argentina.

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Region: Argentina
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015

This multi-jurisdictional resource provides practical information on cross-border data protection issues, including regulations, data controller obligations, rights to access personal data, international transfer of data, and data processing by third parties.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, 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 … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Articles
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/27/2024

A selection of informative resources on lobbying activities at the US federal and state levels.

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Region: United States
… … Informative resources on lobbying activities in the US For-profit and non-profit organizations sometimes wish to … , by Venable LLP Definitions of "lobbying" "Lobbying" is defined at the federal and state levels. Learn the federal … Secretary of State Pennsylvania: Lobbying Disclosure website , Commonwealth of Pennsylvania New York: Lobbying …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
A day in the life of Derek Holland, VP & General Counsel at Red Frog Events LLC in Chicago, IL, USA.
… Chicago, IL, USA 6:00 am Roll out of bed and head outside for a run.  I try to sneak in before the kids (five, three … . I answer one of the questions immediately and jump online to research the other before stopping by her desk with … discuss event staffing with our VP of people, whose office is next to mine. 3:30 pm Call with our insurance brokers to …
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Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
18 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide of data protection rules and principles, right to access personal data or object to its collection in the United Arab Emirates.

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Region: United Arab Emirates
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
46 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 the United Kingdom.

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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 … 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
Michael Geldart and Angela Humphrey
10/01/2019
6 pages

Looking to achieve growth capital? Consider private equity investments. Whether you’re a new or experienced investor, these tips will help you prepare for and manage these transactions and relationships.

… and other conditions change. Private equity investment is an option that should be considered by any company looking … in terms of private equity investment? Where does your com- pany fall within the market sector? Is your company … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
CMS
10/10/2022
74 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules on marketing undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities in Europe.

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Region: Europe, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
… 70 3 The purpose of this guide is to provide a broad overview of the key elements of … Partner T +44 141 304 6112 E aidan.campbell@cms-cmno.com Karagh Gilliatt Partner T +44 131 200 7308 E … report, and (d) the KIID are always available on a website accessible to the FMA by electronic means and the FMA …
Articles
Sarah Karlgaard, General Counsel of Vital Images and Mark Roellig, former General Counsel of four Fortune 500 companies and recipient of the 2012 Association of Corporate Counsel Excellence in Corporate Practice Award
08/12/2021

When there's a new in-house counsel added to your team, or you might be the new one, you can follow these top ten suggestions to increase the probability of success in such a transition.

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Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
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… the probability of success in such a transition. This list is intended to assist: Attorneys new to in-house ; Attorneys … with them before their start date and create a foundation for discussion); and Attorneys applying for an in-house role … as this one) in ACC’s Resource Library , to hundreds of online educational programs , ACC events , and networking …
Articles
Shawn Cheadle, Christopher W. Myers
and Kelly P. Garehime
10/01/2014

For items containing electronic parts there has been a rise in counterfeits. Recent regulations promulgated by the Department of Defense (DOD) address how to avoid procurement of counterfeits. Read this article if your company is a manufacturer or distributor of electronic parts.

… of counterfeits. Read this article if your company is a manufacturer or distributor of electronic parts. … member, frequent speaker and author. shawn.cheadle@lmco.com Christopher W. Myers, a partner at McKenna Long & … distributor lists, whether posted on the company website or in marketing materials. Even more confus- ing is
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Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association with Ashurst LLP
05/26/2014

This resource covers important information to consider before investing in Indonesia.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Indonesia
… Articles Investing in Indonesia: An Introduction for Investors Author Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association … of work 24 Key contacts 26 Contents This publication is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all … Partner Tel +62 212 996 9205 felix.soebagjo@oentoengsuria.com Felix is one of the founding partners of OSP and has …
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Practical Law
05/18/2017
25 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in Singapore.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … the decision on the CCS public register available on its website. In the case of an anticipated merger, the CCS can …
Articles
Gregory Stern, Global Integration Counsel, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
12/01/2018
2 pages

Once you understand the principles, you will nd these a lot easier and more fun to build than you might think, and they can be really valuable — to your company and to your own reputation within it.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… tree analysis has been around since the early 1950s but is as useful today as it was back then — maybe even more so. … been exposed to or at least heard the acronym “LRA” (short for litigation risk analysis), which is how decision tree … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Gregory Stern GLOBAL INTEGRATION COUNSEL, CHUBB GROUP OF …
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