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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. …
Articles
Amy Natasha Howell, Courtney Davis Bristow
09/01/2009

You may have never cared about (or truly understood) commercial mortgage-backed securities. But in the steadily lengthening to-do lists of in-house counsel, you may find yourself navigating the industry at the request of your company’s leadership. What does it mean for your employer’s present and future growth? Or, what does it mean period? Find answers to your burning CMBS inquiries in this article.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… company and not a financial services firm. Your phone is ringing as you walk into your office. It’s your CFO … What Is a CMBS? Lenders basically make two types of com- mercial mortgage loans: portfolio loans and loans to be … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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 …
Articles
William Krouse
09/01/2017

Few pieces of data privacy legislation have been more hotly contested than the EU-US Privacy Shield. While the road ahead remains uncertain, in-house counsel should adopt protocol to ensure long-term solutions to data compliance.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United States
… Articles Is Privacy Shield Doomed to Fail? And How Your Company Can … Department of State. If this role was created to address com- plaints levied at intelligence agencies, it would have … ing self-certification documents as well as maintaining a website that lists organizations that are certified and …
Articles
Author: Grant C. Killoran, O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
12/20/2021

People around the world continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the most extreme public health emergency in a century. This Top Ten discusses the public health law framework in the United States and summarizes some recent developments in the law arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law, Government
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… to Mandate COVID-19 Protective Measures and Vaccination in the United States Author Author: Grant C. Killoran, … a public health crisis must be “lodged somewhere” and it is not unusual or unreasonable to vest it in government … matters, and this standard has served as the foundation for judicial review of public health measures since it was …
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 … …
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. …
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Anna Triponel
06/01/2016

Considering human rights during mergers and acquisitions can help companies save money as well as increase the long-term success of the transaction — and on the flipside, can help organizations avoid reputational damage, consumer boycotts, operational delays, and lost opportunities.

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Source: ACC Docket
… What do human rights have to do with us, and how is this different from what we are doing already? ACC DOCKET … elections to Iran Telecom, but public opinion was that a com- pany selling a business that can cause significant harm … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Sarah B. Biser and Craig R. Tractenberg, Fox Rothschild LLP
11/22/2022
3 pages

In June 2022, the US Supreme Court resolved an important issue regarding international arbitrations by ruling that, contrary to two previous appellate court rulings, a U.S. statute that authorizes federal courts to order discovery “for use in a proceeding in a foreign or international tribunal” does not apply to proceedings in foreign and international arbitrations before private adjudicatory bodies.

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Region: United States
… Law. The Court found that neither of those arbitral bodies is the type of governmental or intergovernmental adjudicatory … contact co-authors Sarah Biser at sbiser@foxrothschild.com or Craig Tractenberg at ctractenberg@foxrothschild.com. … Tractenberg This article was originally published on the website of Fox Rothschild LLP on June 16, 2022.  … Sarah B. …
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
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
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.

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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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/24/2021
In response to the new work from home model, George Siedel, emeritus professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and long-time ACC member, provides Zoom lessons that lawyers can use to meet the communication challenges that video conferencing platforms present.
… Docket Article “I Am Not a Cat” and Other Zoom Lessons for Lawyers George Siedel Publication Date: 03/24/2021 In response to the new work from home model, George Siedel, … I can hear you.  I think it’s a filter.   Attorney:  It is.  I don’t know how to remove it.  I’ve got my assistant …
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 …
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 …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
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
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 …
Articles
H. Ward Classen and Henry W. (Hank) Jones, III
12/01/2017
10 pages

Have you ever received a surprise invoice from a software supplier issuing an audit that you mistakenly agreed 
to? If you haven’t, you will. In an effort
 to combat this growing trend, in-house counsel should modernize their software management processes, and negotiate the terms of any audit clause to protect both the business and the budget.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United Kingdom, United States
… property. Some customers, however, believe that it is easier for vendors to increase their revenue and margins … (ABA Press, now in its sixth edition). ward.classen@gmail.com Henry W. (Hank) Jones, III works in the law office of … nents) often “reside” only or primar- ily on a vendor’s website. Often, such terms can be unilaterally or inter- …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Svetlin Adrianov, Lega
InterConsult Penkov, Markov and Partners, Law Offices, a Lex Mundi member
01/30/2004

A sample agreement for the transfer of shares between a Bulgarian and a German company.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Bulgaria
… Association of Independent Law Firms. http://www.lexmundi.com Lex Mundi Member for Bulgaria Donated by a Lex Mundi … Fax: (359-2)971-1191 Email: office@legainterconsult.com Website: http://www.legainterconsult.com Today, ________ 2001 … City Court under company case No. 11111/1992. ÿ The Seller is the registered owner of 10 440 shares of 10 BGL each, …
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 …
Program Materials
Vincent Gonzales, Nate Jensen, David McCullough, Karin Oyadomari
10/18/2016

Motor vehicles are substantial sources of pollutants that cause smog and contribute to climate change. Taking a cue from California, which has always been at the forefront of fuel regulations, this interactive session will review the current rules affecting mobile sources, particularly transportation fuels. Faculty will then examine the various business risks and opportunities presented by alternative fuels programs and advanced vehicle technology programs. How are low carbon fuel standards credits different from renewable identification numbers? Are fuel cell vehicles the same as electric vehicles? How can companies take advantage of these rules and programs?

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Source: Meetings
… • Which of the following • Which of the following        is NOT a California  Alternative Motor          … • Meet any deficits by buying credits          30 LCFS Regulated Fuels T t ti f l “A … Southern California Gas Company vmgonzales@semprautilities com Partner Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP david …
Articles
Mark Roellig
03/22/2017
15 pages

In this article, explore Mark Roellig's, chief technology and administrative officer of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, words of wisdom he's experienced over his long and evolving career.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… he had developed while he was in Congress and working for three Presidents. I thought, “Where is my list, why haven't I ever developed my list?” So I … time is a limited and invaluable resource that you cannot buy, reverse, accelerate, or stop. How and with whom you …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

. This course will help you (1) recognize legal and ethical issues as they arise in the workplace, (2) respond appropriately to those issues, and (3) perform your jobs with the utmost integrity. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

… (3) perform your jobs with the utmost integrity. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … of ethics and compliance training since 1999. The course is also available online from any Internet-connected … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
For Eliza, becoming a lawyer was a natural choice.
… Legal Counsel Laurie Adamson Publication Date: 09/01/2015 For Eliza, becoming a lawyer was a natural choice. Resource … island at the southern tip of Australia. Whilst Tasmania is often best known as the home of the Tasmanian devil, she … in that little house, more than just the funds to buy it! … For Eliza, becoming a lawyer was a natural choice. …
Articles
Allistair Grant
01/01/2016
3 pages

"But the lawyers signed off on it..." is a common refrain that in-house counsel hear about their duties. In this article, learn more about how to add value to your work through some due diligence practices.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Asia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… 1, 2016 3 pages "But the lawyers signed off on it..." is a common refrain that in-house counsel hear about their … attempting – once again – to enforce the court proceedings for a warranty breach, you’ll be wondering whether zyou’ve … acc_journal_sep16.indd 30 5/09/2016 7:56 PM acla.acc.com 31VOLUME 26, ISSUE 3  SPRING 2016 company’s management …
Program Materials
Jason R. Baron, Courtney Barton, Shawn Cheadle
10/18/2016

As noted in a recent New York Times article, “there is a widespread belief that software and algorithms that rely on data are objective. But, software is not free of human influence. Algorithms are written and maintained by people, and machine-learning algorithms adjust what they do based on people’s behavior.” In an era where big data is used for decision-making purposes, the legal profession grapples with possible hidden bias and the need for greater transparency in the use of black-box algorithms. This session will explore data ethics and the need for its inclusion in information governance conversations within corporations as entities collect, use, and monetize client data. The session will explore C-suite transparency in connection with software used for insider threat monitoring and surveillance, making hiring decisions, and monitoring various forms of employee behavior.

… 2016 As noted in a recent New York Times article, “there is a widespread belief that software and algorithms that rely … on people’s behavior.” In an era where big data is used for decision-making purposes, the legal profession grapples … ads based on content of email and Amazon ads based on buying choices Netflix and Amazon recommendations for movies …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/14/2022
Even if your job can be done fully remote, missing the opportunity to collaborate and learn from your colleagues comes with a price, including your job security. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… can't tell you how many people have told me I’m dead wrong for suggesting offices are still relevant (see Career Path: … full well what employees are thinking. Work from home is great. Freedom, flexibility, casual dressing, and no … Google itself announced it was paying US$2.1 billion to buy a Manhattan office building. "Wait, what? The WFH …
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