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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: 11/01/2016
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 …
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Lex Mundi member firm, Foley Hoag LLP
10/15/2016
105 pages

This guide for Massachusetts, USA 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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 15, 2016 105 pages This guide for Massachusetts, USA is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Massachusetts Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Foley … guidance for businesses on how to comply with COPPA. If a website operator is in compliance with an FTC - approved …
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 …
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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 …
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Renate Dendorfer-Ditges, Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… mbH December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … 2005. The DIS Arbitration Rules are available on the DIS website (www.dis-arb.de) in English, German, French, Russian, …
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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 …
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Global Legal Group
04/10/2024
216 pages

This guide covers key legal issues, rules, and developments regarding fraud and asset tracing across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Bermuda, British Virgin Isles, Cayman Islands, China, Cyprus, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… DILIGENCE Door closes on foreign investors www.cdr-news.com April 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution Contributing … Keith Oliver Peters & Peters Commercial Dispute Resolution is published by:@CDR_Magazine Gain the upper hand in disputes … developments in white-collar crime, please visit the CDR website. Andrew Mizner Editor Commercial Dispute Resolution …
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Dentons
12/07/2022
4 pages

Learn about how multinational companies and foreign banks should refine compliance under China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL).

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Region: China, Asia, Global
… following aspects need to be aware of: The right to know is an important right of data subjects, but the PIPL has not … of "Yes" and "No" for employees to choose. Besides, in the website privacy policy project of another multinational … its member firms and affiliates. Please see dentons.com for Legal Notices. 4 …
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
20 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 Germany.

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Region: Germany
… 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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Frédéric Jenny, Chairman, OECD Competition Commttee, Paris, Professor of Economics, ESSEC, Paris, President, International Committee, Concurrences Journal
Mark Powell, Partner, White & Case, Brussels
David Sevy, Economist, CompassLexecon, Paris and Brussels
09/19/2014

This set of three papers is derived from the training session on the Private enforcement organized by the Concurrences Review that has held on 5th July 2012 in Brussels.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
… and Brussels September 19, 2014 This set of three papers is derived from the training session on the Private … Droit & Economie l Concurrences N° 4-2012 www.concurrences.com Frédéric JEnny frederic.jenny@gmail.com l Chairman, OECD … rights of victims of antitrust practices to claim damages for loss suffered as a result of the infringements not only …
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Arjun L. Kampani and Marc Van Allen
12/01/2013

A company negotiating an agreement to sell products to the government of a foreign country should consider a few steps for mitigating risk. Implementing these steps will be particularly important if the foreign country has had some prior political unrest and has insisted that any transaction must be handled in their judicial system.

… they can be managed at all. Accordingly, if your company is considering a major transaction in a new country, you … are unfamiliar and where fundamental principles of the US com- mon law system simply may not exist. No neutral dispute … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Elliot Burger and Thad McBride
11/01/2018

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is becoming increasingly assertive and expansive in conducting reviews of foreign transactions in and involving the United States. Discover if your company will be affected and how you can prepare.

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Region: China, Russia, Singapore, United States
… The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is becoming increasingly assertive and expansive in … of the company’s compliance program. elliot.burger@linamar.com Thad McBride is a member at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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 …
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Laura Opilio and Maria Letizia Patania, CMS Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola Scamoni
01/18/2016

In this article, key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding health care, pharmaceutical, and medical device industry laws and compliance in Italy.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Source: Resource Library
Region: Italy
… mbB Publisher Gideon Roberton gideon.roberton@lbresearch.com Subscriptions Sophie Pallier … 2042-4329 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … identification elements of the pharmacy or shop; and • the website address used for the online distribution. Once the …
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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 …
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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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Marval O'Farrell Mairal
06/24/2020
135 pages

Find an in-depth summary of doing business in Argentina in this article. In-house counsel will learn about investment vehicles, tax considerations, protections of intellectual property and more.

… Business in Argentina An in-depth analysis and summary for investors marval.com [ B ]Doing Business in Argentina This booklet is intended to provide readers with basic information on …
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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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/23/2022
The alternative dispute resolution field should not be left out of diversity conversations. Arbitrator Rachel Gupta speaks with in-house counsel and ADR professionals at Interpublic Group, Lockton Financial Services, JAMS, and more about bringing about change when selecting neutrals. #DEI #ADR
… Article DEI & ADR: 5 Practical Ways to Increase Diversity in the Selection of Neutrals Rachel A. Gupta Publication … and JAMS. Challenges to increasing diversity. ADR is not often on the radar of diversity initiatives, and the default process for selecting neutrals using legacy relationships perpetuates …
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Arleigh V. Closser, David P. Anderson
11/01/2008

Who is the lead risk manager at your company? Should it be you? Companies today are demanding that senior staff develop and implement strategic risk management methodology that identifies and addresses risks, while ensuring that everyone is working together to protect against it.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Arleigh V. Closser, David P. Anderson November 1, 2008 Who is the lead risk manager at your company? Should it be you? … versity. he can be con- tacted at danderson@ theclarogroup.com. ACC Docket 60 November 2008 and exploiting opportunities … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/07/2023
Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau details how one of the biggest weaknesses GC’s share is the lack of mentorship. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… details how one of the biggest weaknesses GC’s share is the lack of mentorship. #ACCDocket #inhouse Resource … Docket … Banner artwork by magic pictures / Shutterstock.com I wish I had figured this one out while I was still … our emotions and our expectations. We should be grateful for every assistance we get. But the relief is temporary, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
COVID-19 is highlighting companies’ weaknesses and challenging their strengths. For companies with key intellectual property (IP) assets, those challenges take on a special level of concern for in-house counsel.
… Lovett Sean Collin Publication Date: 12/10/2020 COVID-19 is highlighting companies’ weaknesses and challenging their … a Crime for Unauthorized Use of Computer?” on ACC Docket’s website:  accdocket.com/articles/computer-crime.cfm ACC EXTRAS ON… Intellectual …
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the Ethics Committee of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Of the New York State Bar Association
04/16/2013
17 pages

This is a report on the ethical implications of third-party litigation funding.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… York State Bar Association April 16, 2013 17 pages This is a report on the ethical implications of third-party … a party to pursue a potential or filed lawsuit in return for a share of any damages award or settlement. 1 TPLF is not … for Legal Reform, Oct. 2009, http:// legaltimes.typepad.com/files/thirdpartylitigationfinancing.pdf (last visited …
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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Joseph A. Napoli
10/01/2003

Because the blame for a covenant violation can ultimately rest on an in-house lawyer, you must take charge of negotiating and complying with financial agreements. This article will discuss the processes that you can use to negotiate and comply with your company's loan documents.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Joseph A. Napoli September 30, 2003 Because the blame for a covenant violation can ultimately rest on an in-house … deep feeling of satisfaction. As always, the message light is flashing on the phone. After pouring a soothing beverage … with those in the finance organization in your com- pany and perhaps even your company’s principle lenders. …
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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Lionel Legagneur and Steve Blumenthal
12/01/2009

It's pretty safe to say that most attorneys do not specialize in IT. Although technology makes the responsibilities of an in-house lawyer much easier, its implementation comes with a completely separate set of issues and concerns, including maintenance and support. Learn about the principal concepts that should be addressed, as well as their key terms and issues.

… firewall firewall ACC Docket 79 December 2009 Technology is only as good as the maintenance and support ser- vices … drawer of a filing cabinet. One of the most critical com- ponents of technology purchase agreements — the … Standard warranty terms may be published on the vendor’s website. Technical specifications may have also been attached …
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Practical Law Company
12/01/2014
34 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 Australia.

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Region: Australia
… 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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