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Articles
Kimberly R. Hillman and Collin J. Hite
05/01/2016

A new threat, derivative to the immediate damage of data breaches, has arisen. Class action suits from affected customers, or shareholder class litigation are common, albeit largely unsuccessful thus far.

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Source: ACC Docket
… answer should clearly be “yes.” The focus of this article is the legal exposure that companies may face as a result of … The retail and credit card industry breaches have been the com- mon focus of class litigation even to the exclusion of … cybersecurity ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Brian Chadwick, Silvia Zimmermann and Jakob Hoehn
11/01/2012

There are many reasons why companies migrate to Switzerland: lower corporate
income tax rates, a stable and predictable legal environment, and a flexible labor law. There are also disadvantages. Before you pack up and head for the snowy Alps, learn more about what relocation really entails.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Switzerland
… Your CEO tells you that one of his peers mentioned that he is considering migrating the business to Switzerland, and … in international commercial law. brian.chadwick@miniclip.com silvia Zimmermann is a tax partner of Pestalozzi, one of … age-eur_dec10 ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBjeCT on oUr weBSiTe. viSiT www.ACC.COM, where yoU CAn BrowSe oUr …
Articles
Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
02/09/2016

This QuickCounsel shows how US employers can do better by proactively implementing policies and programs that are inclusive of the transgender community.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Library Region: United States … The American workforce is becoming ever more diverse. One example of this burgeoning … unaware of the relevant issues, which can be difficult for both the employer and employee, and can fail to … discrimination claims, is available at http://jtweisslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/US-DOJ-filing.pdf . 8 …
Articles
Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
106 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in Canada and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in 2019.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Canada
… on legal, tax and other matters contained in this book is merely descriptive and therefore not exhaustive. As a … in Québec stores must be advertised in French on the website of a company or dealer which has a place of business … residency requirement is reduced to one-third for holding com- panies meeting specified financial criteria. Permanent …
Articles
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 …
Articles
Corporate & Securities Law eGroup
07/29/2013

A discussion of the costs and benefits of using electronic board books as opposed to physical ones. Includes input from members of the the Corporate & Securities Law Committee eGroup.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… quarterly board packages, but would like to get a sense for what we should anticipate, both the good and the bad. … e-Board service has been great. We love it and the Board is pleased. They all received an iPad and review the … material. I liked Boardvantage myself. www.boardvantage.com . vi We use an online program as well for distributing …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/08/2023
Compliance officers are well-positioned to assist in corporate transactions, writes Nicolas Vielliard, SHAWCOR’s vice president of legal and compliance. #ACCDocket #compliance
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by metamorworks / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet   The scope of compliance is expanding. In both privately held and publicly listed … that now draw robust scrutiny. Risk is no longer reserved for only the financial aspects of businesses.  A …
Articles
Eric Chin, Strategy Consultant, and Graeme Grovum, Legal Technologist
11/05/2019
4 pages

General counsels are always under pressure to transform legal departments and through contracts, the legal function’s contribution to the bottom line is clearer and makes it easier to build the business case for a technology enabled and workflow optimised legal department.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Legal Operations
… the legal function’s contribution to the bottom line is clearer and makes it easier to build the business case for a technology enabled and workflow optimised legal … decade. VOLUME 29, ISSUE 4 – SUMMER 2019 | 19 acla.acc.com Table 2: The top three issues keeping Chief Legal …
Program Materials
Hans Albers, Senior Director and General Counsel EMEA, Juniper Networks Inc.

James Bellerjeau, General Counsel & Secretary, Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

David Bourdon, Head of Legal for EU Affairs, Competition Law, Societé Generale
06/26/2013

An overview of various law department management practices. Includes a discussion of the impact of legal strategy on department structure,outsourcing, and efficiency strategies.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… International Inc. David Bourdon, Head of Legal for EU Affairs, Competition Law, Societé Generale June 26, … * 1. What Services Does the Law Department Deliver? 2. How is the Value of Services Prioritized? 3. Who Should be … or consolidation Steven L. Schwarcz, To Make or Buy: In-House Lawyering and Value Creation, 33 Journal of …
Program Materials
Thomas Chow, Karna Nisewaner, Peter Quittmeyer, Ellen Stein
10/17/2016

If your organization uses third-party software, it is likely that your use of the software will be audited. This session will discuss strategies and best practices for tracking your organization’s licensing, use, and distribution of third-party software, including open source. The panel will provide practical advice and guidance for establishing and maintaining a robust entitlement and deployment program for tracking your organization’s licensing, use, and distribution of third-party software. The panel will include best practices for responding to and managing a third-party audit request and provide strategies and guidelines for developing and implementing a process for responding to and managing a software license audit. The panel will review and discuss resources and tools available to assist with identifying and tracking use and deployment of third-party software, including review of commercial software asset management tools and practices.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Preparing for and Surviving a Software Audit Author Thomas Chow, Karna … 2016 If your organization uses third-party software, it is likely that your use of the software will be audited. This … Ellen to read and introduce the area Scope Discussion Buy time Conduct a self-assessment Look for questions, …
Articles
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 …
… & 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 …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
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 …
Articles
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
10/30/2013

A guide to doing business in Canada. Includes review of trade and investment regulation, foreign investment rules, environmental laws, and bankruptcy.

… *Associated Office Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | blakes.com A disciplined, team-driven approach focused squarely on … GUIDE TO DOING BUSINESS IN CANADA Doing Business in Canada is intended as an introductory summary. Specific advice … on Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) public website. Finally, many temporary foreign workers will be …
Articles
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 …
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. …
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 …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
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 … …
Articles
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)   …
Articles
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 …
Articles
Dentons
09/20/2023
8 pages

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

Resource Details
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 …
Program Materials
Kim Huat Chia
Jo Anne Schwendinger
Scott A. Trainor
Charles Wilkinson
10/30/2013

Singapore is a major center for trade relationships with other Asian countries as well as the rest of the world. Its familiarity with the English language, the English legal structure, and its high regard for the rule of law and ease of doing business make Singapore an attractive location for Western companies seeking to establish a presence in Asia. This program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of centralizing Asian operations and trading relationships in Singapore. It will examine the organizational structures that are available in Singapore and other practical issues relating to establishing a business presence in Singapore, including hiring staff and protecting intellectual property. The panel will also consider the impact of using a Singapore entity in cross-border commercial arrangements, including considerations regarding choice of law and dispute resolution options.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: Singapore
… A. Trainor Charles Wilkinson October 30, 2013 Singapore is a major center for trade relationships with other Asian countries as well as … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Wednesday, October 30 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1005: Using …
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: 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 …
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