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… & 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 …
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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 …
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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
04/26/2023
71 pages

This ACC Guide sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP provides an overview of five specific aspects of brand protection and enhancement in the United States.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: United States
… States) By in-house counsel, For in-house counsel ® acc.com Sponsored by: ACC Guide SM Trade Secrets: Legal Framework … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This ACC Guide is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject, but … In contrast, a domain name is an address that identifies a website. Domain names answer the question “where”—as in, …
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Global Legal Group
07/13/2023
311 pages

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

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: Global, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States
… Adela Williams Arnold & Porter 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 Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … third-party content (e.g., by linking to an influencer’s website or social media profile); likes, shares or favourites …
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Gavin Birer, Cindy Cross, Carolyn Boyle and Diane Rusignola
05/01/2008

Discusses legal outsourcing, consumer and commercial customer protection, and the state of technology in Canada.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada
… Inc.; and Cindy Cross (cindy.cross@travelexamericas.com), Travelex Canada Limited Paradigm Shift Most in-house lawyers will tell you that there is increasing pressure on corporations and their legal … Manitoba R3C 1S8 phone: 204.942.5571 fax: 204.956.0624 website: www.lawsociety.mb.ca Principal contact: Allan …
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Janet H. Moore
07/01/2012

This article helps attorneys understand that with the increase of globalization, he must be prepared to handle (or refer) international issues that arise.

… . … 566 Texas Bar Journal  July 2012 www.texasbar.com BY JANET H. MOORE lobalization increases daily. All … refer) international issues that arise. Understanding What Is Involved International lawyers manage a lot of uncertainty … Association draws thousands of lawyers. (The Hieros Gamos website, www.hg.org, lists such bar associations.) Lawyers …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
Congratulations, you’ve survived your first three months as general counsel! So, what do you focus on next? You can already tackle the important legal issues du jour, but how do you advance the entire department — and your career?
… folks have read and forwarded that piece to others, which is great news. The bad news is, I have had several new GCs … Efficient Board and Committee Processes” at  ACC Docke t’s website:  accdocket.com/articles/the-practitioners-guide.cfm . References M. …
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John Boswell and James R. Myers
02/01/2003

Traditional manual analysis of patent documents is no match for the flood of patent data inundating your office. Despite limits, current automated patent analysis tools can help you stay competitive. This article describes the tools available and how you can apply them. You can start using these tools to support cutting-edge strategies, such as patent radar, precision patenting, and right-sizing of patent portfolios. You can create small, powerful, blocking patent portfolios that will discourage competitors while enabling you to forge new partnerships and prune deadwood from your patent orchard. Why use a handsaw when you can use a power saw?

… 1, 2003 Traditional manual analysis of patent documents is no match for the flood of patent data inundating your office. Despite … LLP. He is available at jmyers@kilpatrickstockton.com. This article summarizes automated analytical technology …
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ACC
07/01/2016

The 2016 Top 30-Somethings represent the best characteristics of ACC members. They all are trailblazers in their own ways -- lending helping hands to the business, others in the in-house community, and to their individual communities as a whole.

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Source: ACC Docket
… SUITE 900 BALTIMORE, MD 21202 410.332.8935 www.saul.com DELAWARE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS NEW JERSEY NEW YORK … Dakin was tasked with creating the first legal department for an innovative company, The Child Mind Institute, which … the director of legal and business strategy for Figure 1, is changing the healthcare industry through her company’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
In June 2018, the Canadian Senate passed the Cannabis Act, which legalized marijuana at the federal level. For in-house counsel, the new legislation will have the greatest impact on workplace policies.
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Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
… Act, which legalized marijuana at the federal level. For in-house counsel, the new legislation will have the … leaving. This applies to all countries, whether cannabis is legal there or not. Estimated revenue for Canada based on … sales US$6.5 billion by 2020 Province Legal Age to Buy Alberta 18 British Columbia 19 Manitoba 19 New Brunswick …
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Alex A. Toribio and Kevin T. Merriman
10/01/2017
6 pages

Much has been said about the lack of diversity in the legal profession. However, by highlighting a successful partnership program between manufacturing company Corning Incorporated and law firm Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy, LLP, in-house counsel can learn to make the business case for encouraging collaborative diversity initiatives in the workplace.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… address the lack of diversity in the workplace is scarce. This article highlights one such example: a … and insurance- related matters. toribioaa@corning.com Kevin T. Merriman is a partner with Ward Greenberg Heller … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
Andrea Alliston, Danette Gallatin, Samantha Horn, Jolie Lin
10/02/2012

This material give recommendations on how to work with your external legal service providers to get the most out of their KM initiatives.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Is Your Law Department Taking Advantage of Law Firm Knowledge … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com          Tuesday, October 2, 2012 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 807 – … permission. For more information about ILTA, visit their website at www.iltanet.org. knowledge management JUNE | 12 …
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Brian Yates
06/18/2013

This article discusses some of the most common issues and pitfalls to keep in mind before, during and after entering into an endorsement relationship with an athlete or other celebrity in the United States.

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Interest Area: Sports and Entertainment
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Top Ten Issues and Pitfalls with Athlete Endorsement Deals in the United States Author Brian Yates June 18, 2013 This … relationship with an athlete or other celebrity. 1. Hope for the Best While Preparing for the Worst A freshly-inked endorsement deal is like a new marriage. Everyone is smiling and the future …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/04/2024
Concerns for attorneys’ mental health seem to only be discussed in the aftermath of the death by suicide of a respected colleague. Early intervention, particularly the strategy of QPR — question, persuade, refer — can help stop the silent spiral, writes Jim Patton, CLO for The Broadhurst Group. #ACCDocket #suicideprevention #ACCFamily #employmentlaw
… Claudette W. Patton Publication Date: 06/04/2024 Concerns for attorneys’ mental health seem to only be discussed in the … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by melitas / Shutterstock.com Concerns for attorneys’ mental health seem to only be … the strategy of QPR — question, persuade, refer — is crucial to prevent mental health issues from escalating. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
Complying with the new, complex data privacy laws, which put more power into individuals’ hands than in the past, can seem overwhelming. The project management structure DHI set up to address GDPR created a frame-work that puts the legal department in a position to continually improve best practices, comply with laws, and evolve over time.
… costs and outside resources needed. Communication.  It is essential to keep communication open with the project … steps ahead: What tasks are dependent on other tasks? If website development resources are needed at a later stage but … of COVID: How to Protect Your Data (Aug. 2020).  accdocket.com/articles/cyberthreats-age-of-covid-19.cfm Privacy Now: A …
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Axel Viaene
03/01/2010

As the first in-house counsel for a business in Europe, you will face all of the same challenges a fully staffed legal department faces on a daily basis. You'll be required to be business expert, psychologist, strategist, educator, cultural translator, great communicator and legal advisor, all rolled into one. By focusing on a few major elements - expectations, routine, workplace and tools - you can minimize ramp-up time while keeping your eye on the end game.

… und A Eur opEAn pErs pEctiv E on thE p ionEE r LAw yEr it is your first dAy At your nEw job and you’re all fired up and … of ACC. Viaene can be contacted at aviaene@ starbucks.com. PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAWS … templates. I decided to train my clients on the use of the website. Another technique that I used to direct client …
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Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
37 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 Switzerland.

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Region: Switzerland
… 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
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)   …
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Robert Barrett, Robert Edwards, Jordan Gray, Peter Prinsen
10/28/2013

Part of risk management is managing the enterprise’s insurance coverage, submitting claims and getting claims paid. Insurance companies often avoid paying claims. You will learn: what the insurance companies’ obligations are with respect to claims adjusting; how to manage the process and maximize your recovery; insurer duties and the insured’s obligations; what to do when you get denials or reservation of rights letters; how the tri-party relationship of insurer, defense counsel and insured works; whether you can get in-house attorneys’ fees paid; and some creative ways to settle claims with insurers.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Peter Prinsen October 28, 2013 Part of risk management is managing the enterprise’s insurance coverage, submitting … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 303: You Pay Your … Bend, Indiana. Mr. Edwards has practiced law with the firm for over 37 years, primarily in the areas of insurance …
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Latham & Watkins LLP
10/20/2023
77 pages

This initial public offering guide will help you decide whether an IPO is the right move for your company and, if so, help you make sure your IPO goes off as quickly and as smoothly as possible, without any unpleasant surprises.

… public offering guide will help you decide whether an IPO is the right move for your company and, if so, help you make … doubt you have a problem we have not tackled before. Our website address is www.lw.com. Information contained on, or that can be accessed …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/24/2020
Social media is now one of the main — and still mainly free — tools CEOs use to communicate directly with the public and investors (especially during pandemic lockdowns). It’s the modern way to build a positive brand image, earn trust, and lead through uncertainty. As corporate counsel, your role is to de-risk your CEO’s social media adventures, not stop them. Here’s how.
… Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 11/24/2020 Social media is now one of the main — and still mainly free — tools CEOs … determinedly old-school GC that I would tweet major news for the company. He scolded, “Olga, we are lawyers. We do NOT … allows CEOs to take charge of fast-moving situations online. People don’t expect perfection, but they do demand …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
I am a multilingual, international business lawyer who has extensive in-house experience in more than 25 countries and expertise in areas ranging from complex and general commercial matters and corporate transactions to finance and engineering and construction.
… Royal Mail was founded in 1516 by Henry VIII (which is probably not something many in-house lawyers can say of … in letter volumes as communications increasingly move online while growing the parcels volumes Royal Mail delivers, … in force, and developing a multijurisdictional strategy for protecting attorney-client privilege. How has the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
Over the past several years, using patents to protect innovation has become increasingly complicated as technology itself has exploded in sophistication and complexity. This is especially true in the realm of software. In the United States, patents are currently being used as both swords and shields in attacks on software innovation. This dynamic tension is most evident in the context of so-called patent assertion entities (PAEs) or nonpracticing entities (NPEs), otherwise known in the geek community as “patent trolls.”
… itself has exploded in sophistication and complexity. This is especially true in the realm of software. In the United … “toll” to allow them to pass. *This column is not intended for IP lawyers, who know this subject better than I do. It is … claim that they are actually helping these inventors by buying or licensing their patents and then prosecuting those …
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Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
29 pages

An update regarding sanctions taken against Russia by the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Switzerland, and countermeasures taken by Russia.

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Region: United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Russia
… 2022 − 24 February 2022 − 28 February 2022 The intention for further restrictions is being communicated by the EU, UK and US on almost a daily … resource was originally published on March 3, 2022, on the website of  Eversheds Sutherland . … Eversheds Sutherland … …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2020
When negotiating a contract, a risk-based framework will help you balance legal and business risks. You should understand the general operational risks your company faces along with any particular sensitivities related to the contract you’re reviewing, provide flexible feedback, and generate consistency across contract reviews through a risk matrix.
… way to recognize your organization’s operational risk is to talk with others – from leadership to project managers … better manage your contracts remotely, visit ACC Docket’s website:  accdocket.com/articles/remote-contracts.cfm The levels of review …
Program Materials
07/30/2015
25 pages

This seminar that took place in Brisbane on 30 July 2015 deals with preparing your business for financial transactions.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… home… “… the reason why some houses sell for more money is due to how the home was prepared for sale…” “… the … decisions  Breach Register for each policy  Policies on website Good policies are attractive for a Buyer who does not … Darwin | Melbourne | Norwest | Perth | Sydney hwlebsworth.com.au … This seminar that took place in Brisbane on 30 July …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/15/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro sits down with BearingPoint Group GC Dr. Andreas Schöpperle to discuss positive practices in legal team management — from advocating rest and recharge to leading by example. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… down with Dr. Andreas Sch ö pperle , group general counsel for multinational management and technology consulting firm … work. Last summer I started yoga, and I make time when I buy my coffee to have a chat with my favorite barista. Whatever it is, it is important to build time into your week to do …
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Practical Law Company
02/06/2017
39 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the South African market.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Tool at http://us.practicallaw.com/7-500-9935. This Q&A is part of the global guide to private equity. For a full … 37 A. South African Government website
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Foley Hoag LLP, a Lex Mundi Member Firm
05/07/2013
87 pages

This guide provides a legal overview for companies doing business in Massachusetts (United States).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Massachusetts Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Foley Hoag LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … guidance for businesses on how to comply with COPPA. If a website operator is in compliance with an FTC-approved …
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Dentons
09/20/2023
8 pages

Learn about trends in privacy related to AI in retail businesses and privacy law in Canada.

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Region: Canada, North America
… 10 to 20 seconds, it sends an alert exclusively to whoever is responsible for security in the store qualifying the behaviour as … in Canada. The resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in May 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
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