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Ashurst
05/01/2013

Unitranche facilities, with or without accompanying super senior revolving facilities, have become a more prominent feature of the European market in recent years, driven in part by the growing number of credit funds looking to provide this product.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… of credit funds looking to provide this product. What is unitranche? In the European market, "unitranche" is not … used in a European context. Key features Whilst the market for unitranche facilities is less well established than for … Partner T: +49 (0)69 97 11 28 89 E: anne.grewlich@ashurst.com Derk Opitz Senior Associate T: +49 (0)69 97 11 27 07 E: …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
Be inclusive, get buy-in from your general counsel, and be clear from the start about the goals you want to accomplish. Then, you can stand back and see the difference your team will have made in others’ lives.
… Docket Article Starting a Pro Bono Legal Program Is Easier Than You Think Shanti Ariker Publication Date: … recipients. The beneficiaries all had long drives or com-mutes into San Francisco, so we wanted to make it a … and worked with our PR team to post them on the company website. We used the program as a retention tool for our …
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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 …
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Alisia D. Grenville
10/01/2007

Discusses things that you can do to better your chances of getting that coveted seat on the board of directors.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… clue how to do this. As we all know, the legal profession is filled with avenues, which can all lead to rewarding and … just being a “law- yer” is not going to be the catalyst for the chair handing you the golden invitation. If you are … that you are passionate about and that you can handle time com- mitment. If you volunteer, take your commitment …
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 …
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 …
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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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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 …
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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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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 …
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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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Practical Law Company
12/01/2014
35 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of matters relating to practical issues concerning oil and gas and power including, the domestic oil and gas and electricity sectors, rights to oil and gas, electricity generation and renewable energy, oil and gas health and safety and the environment, and electricity transmission, distribution and supply 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 … 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 …
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Practical Law Company
12/03/2014
27 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in the British Virgin Islands.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: British Virgin Isles
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
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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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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Law Business Research
09/19/2014

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

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… 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 … also publishes a list of notified transactions on its website (www.bundeskartellamt.de) on an informal basis. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Global Legal Group
07/13/2023
333 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding fintech across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Global, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, British Virgin Isles, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… Slaughter and May Fintech 2023 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 ©2023 Global Legal Group Limited. All … suspending business for rectification or closing the website, or revoking the relevant business permit or business …
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 …
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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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Practical Law Company
01/26/2016
38 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 Singapore.

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Region: 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 … 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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