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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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Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
21 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 Hong Kong.

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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 … 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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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 …
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Diane Gilhooley, Tom Player, Lee O’Connell, Bernd Pirpamer, Meriam Nazih Al-Rashid, Deborah Attali, Sten Foyn, Mark Herlach (Eversheds Sutherland)
09/21/2023
14 pages

This article discusses global labor practices, which are under increasing scrutiny as pressures grow on businesses to address human rights in their operations and supply chains. This article breaks down practical application for businesses and highlights nations that have already implemented due diligence laws.

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Region: Global, European Union, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Belgium, Austria, Norway
… increase company accountability for human rights standards is accelerating and it is likely that more regulators and … – file a yearly report and publish it on their website The Act applies to all operations globally and to … For more information, please contact eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland 2023. All rights reserved. …
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.

Resource Details
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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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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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 …
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Practical Law
05/18/2017
26 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in 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 … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … Council of Hong Kong W www.legco.gov.hk Description. The website of the Legislative Council (Hong Kong legislative …
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Practical Law Company
03/30/2015
6 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in 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 … 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
10/30/2014

This case law deals with copyright and right of publicity.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… (Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2013 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is … airing, he selects the show from a menu on Aereo’s website. Aereo’s system, which consists of thou- sands of … a perfor- mance of (at least) an audiovisual work means to com- municate contemporaneously visible images and contem- …
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the Lex Mundi Health Care Industries Group
01/30/2017
241 pages

This guide presents a general overview of health law in jurisdictions throughout the world.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com International Guide on Health Industry Laws A Global … Sciences Practice Group Global Practice Guide This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which … Argentina Tel 54.11.4310.0100 Fax 54.11.4310.0200 Firm Website www.marval.com This guide is part of the Lex Mundi …
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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.

Resource Details
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 …
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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.

Resource Details
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
Program Materials
Jordan Cowman, Teresa Davidson, Kasey Ingram, Robert Jett
05/19/2015

Understand what comprises an effective compliance program; Understand how organizations with international business units or markets may need to address language barriers and cultural issues when it comes to codes of conduct, compliance training, investigations and remedial actions; Learn to implement and maintain effective monitoring mechanisms and audit plans, which pose ongoing challenges for in-house counsel whose compliance hat is often one of many in their closet; Discuss the implications of compliance reporting channels, e.g., reports to the general counsel/chief legal officer vs. reports to the chief compliance officer; and Learn the nuts and bolts of rolling out and maintaining an effective global compliance program.

… mechanisms and audit plans, which pose ongoing challenges for in-house counsel whose compliance hat is often one of many in their closet; Discuss the …  US   FCPA   FATCA,  etc.   Cross  Border  Jurisdic唰n   ONLINE  RESOURCES   •  http://www.oecd.org/daf/anti-bribery/ … •  http://www.fcpablog.com/ •  …
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.

Resource Details
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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Janine Greenwood
01/01/2010

Working on a nonprofit board can a valuable and rewarding experience. But when the members of the board fail to ask the right questions about how their organization is being managed, the results often end up making the front pages.

… to ask the right questions about how their organization is being managed, the results often end up making the front … organization? Joining a nonprofit board is a significant com- mitment. Gone are the days when the only responsibility … workshops, training, assessment tools, an extensive website and membership program consultants who work directly …
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Norton Rose Fulbright
09/02/2013

A review of United Arab Emirates law related to corporate governance, investment, incorporation, intellectual property, data privacy, real estate, and transferring shares.

… the first of our local law series guides. This series is focused on the UAE. Each article sets out a key summary on … in the UAE. Law around the world nortonrosefulbright.com 06 Norton Rose Fulbright – September 2013 United Arab … the DFSA as the documents available for download from the website may not always be up to date. Dubai International …
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Practical Law Company
03/30/2015
6 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in France.

… 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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