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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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02/25/2013

A brief overview of forum selection clauses in Europe, including statutory limits, international limits, and their use in international transactions.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Belarus
… Articles Forum Selection Clauses in Europe February 25, 2013 A brief overview of forum … a Forum Selection Clause A Forum Selection Clause ("FSC") is a provision in a contract stipulating that any dispute … a jurisdiction based on the subject matter of the dispute. For example, parties may agree that disputes relating to a …
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Tom Cummins and Thomas Karalis, Ashurst
03/03/2022
4 pages

Learn about the implications of the sanctions against Russia, regarding contract performance international arbitration.

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Region: Global, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Ukraine, United States, Australia, Japan
… majeure will generally excuse non- performance if an event is unforeseeable, beyond the control of the party seeking … will be suspended if the inability to https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ … was originally published on February 25, 2022 on the website of Ashurst. Authors' profile: Tom Cummins , Partner, …
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K Royal and Tracy Stanton
04/01/2016

The greatest disparities in the legal profession are found in the upper levels of legal executives, such as general counsel or managing partners. This article explores how life circumstances, skills, behavior, and the availability of mentoring contribute to these differences, and the potential for technology to break down barriers.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Furthermore, this study revealed that, while the gap is slowly closing, there is still a significant disparity in … CellTrust Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ. k.royal@celltrust.com; @heartofprivacy Tracy Stanton is senior counsel - asset … their business. Walmart states on its law firm supplier website: “As with diversity, firms handling Walmart work are …
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Global Legal Group
05/09/2024
346 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in securitisation laws and regulations – including receivables contracts, receivables purchase agreements, asset sales, security issues, insolvency laws, special rules, regulatory issues, and taxation.

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Region: Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Jersey, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
… Edition 2024 Securitisation Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … interest rates for various mortgage loan products on its website on a quarterly basis. These disclosures provide Dutch …
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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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Global Legal Group
09/21/2021
152 pages

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

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Region: Global, Australia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Oman, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Main Garcia Dentons & Co. 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 ©2021 Global Legal Group Limited. All … procedure. The specifications are published on the CRE website and a request for qualification is published in 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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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 …
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Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
10/06/2022
6 pages

Public reporting company status is traditionally prestigious, increases access to capital, improves liquidity and enables more favorable financing terms and opportunities. Yet public reporting company status exposes companies to the glare of public scrutiny and burdensome compliance obligations, often before they are ready to shoulder those responsibilities and sometimes without raising much capital or increasing liquidity and financing opportunities appreciably. In the meantime, the private equity markets increasingly dwarf the public markets and provide the overwhelming amount of capital markets investment. This article addresses the question of when should companies go public, and when should they stay private.

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Region: United States
… October 6, 2022 6 pages Public reporting company status is traditionally prestigious, increases access to capital, … a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: https://kurtinlaw.com 1 PUBLIC OR PRIVATE: WHEN … about our professional services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com/ and contact +1.212.554.3373 …
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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Katerina Galanopoulou, Intellectual Property Manager, Microsoft Greece
06/26/2013

Brief overview of software copyright enforcement in the European Union and EU jurisdictions.

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Source: Meetings
Region: Belgium, Czech Republic, European Union, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
… Intellectual Property Manager Microsoft Greece Why is Piracy Important to Prosecute? Economic Impact Global … piracy Cooperation with Authorities Right Holders’ Support for Authorities ►Early Investigation and Clearance ►Technical … Spamming, Malware, Spyware etc.) Protecting Safe and Legal Online World Close Cooperation is Key to Success! Modified …
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Ronald F. Pol
04/01/2003

This article offers practical tips on how to "flip the coin," suggesting that in-house counsel help outside counsel become genuinely more client-focused and thus better able to deliver value, not just time and effort.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… helping to grow your business, not just theirs. Sure, cost is important, but for most in- house counsel, the real focus … could be measured, it was. And billed. Time billing became com­ mon. Disbursement billing came next, with pho­ … acronyms stand for? ACCA, CLANZ, ACLA • What's the website address for each organization? • Who's the head of …
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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Scott Robins -- Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Sodexho
04/28/2006

This article discusses the importance and specifics of international SOX compliance.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: France, Germany, United States
… of International SOX Compliance Sarbanes-Oxley compliance is one thing when you work for an American company—and something entirely different when … a totally different perspec- tive than that of an American com- pany with a foreign sub. When the direction comes from a …
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Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association with Ashurst LLP
05/26/2014

This resource covers important information to consider before investing in Indonesia.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Indonesia
… Articles Investing in Indonesia: An Introduction for Investors Author Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association … of work 24 Key contacts 26 Contents This publication is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all … Partner Tel +62 212 996 9205 felix.soebagjo@oentoengsuria.com Felix is one of the founding partners of OSP and has …
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Intellectual Property and Small Law Departments
11/19/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Intellectual Property and Small Law Department eGroups, addresses issues arising from contract clauses granting Buyer a license to use products he/she bought.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to Use the Product he/she Bought II. The Pros and Cons for Seller when Agreeing to Grant Buyer a License to Use the … quoted below prior to publishing their eGroup comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.) THE PURPOSE OF A … Buyer need a license to use a product he/she bought? What is the purpose of the following language for a Buyer in a …
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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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Mitchell C. Shelowitz
10/01/2003

In-house counsel are accustomed to the ritual of negotiating NDAs to prevent unauthorized use and disclosure of their company's confidential and proprietary information, but they often overlook the perils of overnegotiating NDAs. This article highlights these perils and offers practical tips for drafting and negotiating NDAs for U.S. and international companies in order to quickly conclude an NDA that conscientiously protects confidential and proprietary information, without the unnecessary extras.

… article highlights these perils and offers practical tips for drafting and negotiating NDAs for U.S. and international … been engaged in discussions regarding a business deal that is extremely important to both companies. The deal could … Connecticut, and Israel. He is available at mitch@ceragon.com. The views set forth in this paper are those of the …
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 …
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Eversheds Sutherland
03/16/2023
96 pages

This publication focuses on pivotal legal and regulatory developments in and affecting Hong Kong and the region over the past year, and highlight what to watch out for in the coming lunar Year of the Rabbit.

… recent months, polycrisis. As well as reflecting on what is past, the new year is also though a time to look ahead. In … 3402 M: +852 6056 6300 markhughes @eversheds-sutherland.com Strength, resilience, and rebirth What to expect in the … the Rabbit. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland in March 2023.   … Eversheds …
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 …
Articles
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.

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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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Paul S. Rutter and Josh Leonard
11/01/2010

As the commercial real estate market begins to recover, the current tenant-friendly environment may begin to shift. However, there is still time to maximize your economic position under the current market dynamics by understanding several basic key issues. Recognize how your company can fortify an advantageous position today, rather than wallow in regret tomorrow.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… environment may begin to shift. However, there is still time to maximize your economic position under the … audit claims. Rutter can be contacted at prutter@tpgre.com. JOSH LEONARD, partner, Deloitte Financial Advisory … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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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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Global Legal Group
03/18/2024
174 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to enforcement of foreign judgments laws and regulations around the world.

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Region: Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Japan, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Nigeria, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
… of Foreign Judgments Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport to … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser …
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